Generac Power Systems PowerPact G0065201 Installation Manuallines page 9

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 job.
• 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 Independent
Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, OSHA,
and any other applicable 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.
•
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.
NEC Requirements
Local code enforcement may require that Arc Fault
Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) be incorporated into the
transfer switch distribution panel. The Transfer Switch
provided with this generator has a distribution panel that
will accept AFCIs (pre-wired transfer switches only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF - 15A or Q120AF - 20A can
be obtained from a local electrical wholesaler and will
simply replace any of the single pole circuit breakers
supplied in the pre-wired transfer switch distribution
panel.
Standards Index
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.
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.
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).
Installation Guidelines for 50 Hz PowerPact™
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
1.
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
2.
NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
3.
Code *
NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion
4.
Engines and Gas Turbines *
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
5.
NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
6.
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
7.
Deflagration Venting *
NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
8.
Workplace *
NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby
9.
Power Systems *
NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
10.
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
11.
Construction *
NFPA 5000: Building Code *
12.
International Building Code **
13.
Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
14.
Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
15.
ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
16.
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
This list is not all-inclusive. Check with the Authority
Having Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or
standards 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
(000209a)
Safety Rules & General Information
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
American Society of Agricultural &
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