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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.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
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.
WARNING
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
•
Follow all safety precautions in the owner's man-
ual, installation guidelines manual, and other docu-
ments included with the equipment.
•
Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
•
Always consult local code for additional require-
ments for where unit is being installed.
•
Incorrect installation can result in personal injury
and damage to the unit. It may also result in the
warranty being suspended or voided. All instruc-
tions listed below must be followed including loca-
tion clearances and pipe sizes.
Before You Begin
•
Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
federal, state, and local codes which could impact
installation. Secure all required permits before
installing.
•
Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and
OSHA standards, as well as all federal, state, and
local building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with current NFPA 37 and
NFPA 70 standards, and any other federal, state,
and local codes for minimum distances from other
structures.
Installation Guidelines for PWRgenerator Air-Cooled Generators
•
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
(000190)
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state, and
local laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to
(000182a)
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
(000257)
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and ICC).
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers
*
(000100a)
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 Con-
struction *
12. NFPA 5000: Building 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 ****
17. ICC:IFGC
Safety Rules & General Information
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.
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