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Safety Rules & General Information
and local codes for minimum distances from other
structures.
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Verify capacity of NG meter or LP tank in regards
to providing sufficient fuel for both the unit and
other household and operating appliances.
Standards Index
WARNING
Loss of life. 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.
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 stan-
dards relevant to the local jurisdiction, generator used,
and installation site.
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 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
10. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Con-
struction *
11. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
12. ICC IFGC: International Fuel Gas Code
13. International Building Code **
14. Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
15. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
16. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
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This list is not all-inclusive. Check with the Authority Hav-
ing Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or stan-
dards which may be applicable to your jurisdiction. The
above listed standards are available from the following
internet sources:
*
www.nfpa.org
**
www.iccsafe.org
***
www.rerc.org
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
****
www.asabe.org
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
(000209b)
Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
American Society of Agricultural &
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