Section 4: Generator Placement; Generator Placement - Generac Power Systems PWRgenerator 9 kW Installation Manuallines

Section 4: Generator Placement

Generator Placement

See Figure 4-1. All air-cooled generators come with a
composite pad. This composite pad elevates the genera-
tor and helps prevent water from pooling around base.
Figure 4-1. Integrated Composite Pad
The integrated composite pad allows the generator to be
placed on different types of surfaces:
•
on 5 in (127 mm) of compacted pea gravel or
crushed stone
•
on a concrete pad
See local codes to verify what type of site base is
required. If a concrete pad is required, all federal, state,
and local codes must be followed. Place generator, with
integrated composite pad attached, and position correctly
as per dimensional information given in
and Preparation.
NOTE: Generator must be level within 0.5 in (13 mm).
NOTE: See Figure 4-2. DO NOT remove integrated
composite pad for mounting generator to concrete. The
integrated composite pad is pre-drilled to accommodate
mounting bolts.
Figure 4-2. Mounting Hole Locations
Installation Guidelines for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
Three mounting holes are available if codes require
securing generator to concrete. Mounting holes are
located inside the generator compartment—two in front
and one in back.
Three 3/8 in (or M10) lag bolts (not supplied) are recom-
mended for securing the generator to a concrete pad.
NOTE: The top of the generator carton has a template
which can be used to mark the concrete pad to pre-drill
the mounting holes.
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