General Rules; Before You Begin; Standards Index - Generac Power Systems 15 kW EcoGen Installation Manuallines

General Rules

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
WARNING
WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
•
Follow all safety precautions in the owner's
manual, installation guidelines manual, and other
documents included with your equipment.
•
Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
•
Always consult your local code for additional
requirements for the area in which the unit is being
installed.
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Improper installation can result in personal injury
and damage to the generator. It may also result in
the warranty being suspended or voided. All the
instructions listed below must be followed including
location clearances and pipe sizes.

Before You Begin

•
Contact the local inspector or city hall to be aware
of all federal, state, and local codes that could
impact the installation. Secure all required permits
before starting the install.
•
Carefully read and follow all of the procedures and
safety precautions detailed in the installation guide.
If any portion of the installation manual, technical
manual, or other factory-supplied documents is not
completely understood, contact an IASD for
assistance.
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
•
Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and
OSHA standards, as well as all federal, state, and
local building and electric codes. As with any
generator, this unit must be installed in accordance
with current NFPA 37 and NFPA 70 standards, as
well as any other federal, state, and local codes for
minimum distances from other structures.
(000190)
•
Verify the capacity of the natural gas meter or the
LP tank in regards to providing sufficient fuel for
both the generator and other household and
operating appliances.

Standards Index

(000237)
(000182)
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Strictly comply with all applicable national, state,
and local laws, as well as codes or regulations
pertaining to the installation of this engine-
generator power system. Use the most current
version of applicable codes or standards relevant
to the local jurisdiction, generator used, and
installation site.
(000257)
NOTE: Not all codes apply to all products and this list is
not all-inclusive. In the absence of pertinent local laws
and standards, the following publications may be used as
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and IBC).
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
3. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code *
4. NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines *
5. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
6. NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
7. NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
Deflagration Venting *
8. NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
Workplace *
9. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems *
10. NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
11. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
Construction *
12. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
This product is not intended to be used in
a critical life support application. Failure to
adhere to this warning could result in
death or serious injury.
(000209a)
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