Section 3: Operation; Site Prep Verification; Generator Set Enclosure; Opening The Lid - Generac Power Systems 8 kVa Owner's Manual

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Section 3: Operation

Site Prep Verification

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
Automatic start-up. Disconnect utility power and
render unit inoperable before working on unit.
Failure to do so will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Fire hazard. Do not obstruct cooling and ventilating
airflow around the generator. Inadequate ventilation
could result in fire hazard, possible equipment
damage, death or serious injury.
WARNING
Risk of fire. Keep air inlet and exhaust areas free
from leaves, grass, snow and other debris. Failure
to do so could result in death, serious injury,
property, and equipment damage.
WARNING
Equipment and property damage. Do not alter
construction of, installation, or block ventilation for
generator. Failure to do so could result in unsafe
operation or damage to the generator.
CAUTION
Equipment or property damage. Do not block air
intake or restrict proper air flow. Doing so could
result in unsafe operation or damage to unit.
The generator set must be installed so airflow into and
out of generator set is not impeded. Mechanical and
gravity outdoor air intake openings for air distribution and
supply systems must be located no less than 3.05 m (10
ft) horizontally from generator set enclosure. See Section
401.4 in the ICC Mechanical Code for additional informa-
tion. Verify all shrubs or tall grasses within 0.91 m (3 ft) of
intake and discharge louvers on sides of the enclosure
have been removed. Install unit on high ground where
water levels will not rise and endanger it. Unit must not
Owner's Manual for Australian 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generators
operate in or be subjected to standing water. Verify all
potential water sources such as water sprinklers, roof
run-off, rain gutter downspouts, and sump pump dis-
charges are directed away from generator set enclosure.

Generator Set Enclosure

The lid will be locked. A set of keys is attached to card-
(000190)
board on top of generator set when it is shipped. An addi-
tional set of keys is attached to the pallet bracket on front
intake end of generator set.
NOTE: Enclosed keys provided with this unit are
intended for service personnel use only.

Opening the Lid

(000191)
See
Figure
(A). Open protective rubber cap to access keyhole, and
press down on lid above side lock and unlock latch to
correctly open the lid. Repeat for other side. Lid may
appear stuck if pressure is not applied from the top.
Always verify side locks are unlocked before attempting
(000217)
to lift lid.
A
(000251)
(000146)
(000229)
3-1. Two locks secure lid—one on each side
A
Figure 3-1. Opening the Lid
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