INSTALLATION
A
QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN,
ELECTRICAL
CONTRACTOR
OR AUTHORIZED
SERVICE
REPRESENTATIVE
SHOULD
INSTALL
HOME
STANDBY
GENERAT-
ING SET.
GENERAL
The MX-27129 home standby generating set is a
completely self-contained unit, enclosed in a com-
partment. Observe safety precautions and local elec-
trical codes during installation, operation and
service.
LOCATION
Choose an installation area near the building and as
close as possible to the transfer switch. The area
must be level, dry and accessible for service. Referto
local codes for distance from the building, distance
from windows, or doors, etc. See Figure 1.
WARNING
Do not sit, stand, or place ladder or other
equipment on housing. Housing may break
causing serious injury.
CAUTION
Replace housing if cracked. Excessive mois-
ture,
dirt, etc., may accumulate within hous-
ing causing damage to engine-generator.
WARNING
Do not operate unit near ah open window or
door. Carbon monoxide may cause sickness
or death.
Shrubs, bushes, trees or grass must not obstruct the
air inlets or outlet on the generating set compart-
ment. Figure 1 shows a typical installation.
1.
Although the compartment base is designed to
rest directly on the ground, you might prefer to
KEEP THIS
AREA CLEAR
OF SHRUBS
FIGURE 1. TYPICAL HOME STANDBY GENERATING SET INSTALLATION
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