Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems 10 kW Owner's Manual

Section 1: Safety Rules &
General Information
Introduction ..................................... 1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ............1
Safety Rules.................................... 1
How to Obtain Service ........................1
General Hazards ............................. 2
Exhaust Hazards............................. 2
Electrical Hazards ........................... 3
Fire Hazards.................................... 3
Explosion Hazards .......................... 3
Battery Hazards .............................. 4
General Rules ................................. 4
Before You Begin ................................4
NEC Requirements .............................5
Standards Index ..................................5
Section 2: Unpacking and
Inspection
General ........................................... 7
Required Tools................................ 7
Unpacking ....................................... 7
Opening the Lid ...................................8
Enclosure Panel Removal............... 8
Front Access Panel Removal ..............8
Intake Side Panel Removal .................9
Customer Connections and Loose
Parts................................................ 9
Rear Connections ........................... 9
Main Line Circuit Breaker
(Generator Disconnect)................. 10
Parts Shipped Loose..................... 10
Auxiliary Shutdown Switch ............ 11
Section 3: Site Selection and
Preparation
Site Selection ................................ 13
Carbon Monoxide.......................... 13
Carbon Monoxide Detectors .............13
Potential CO Entry Points .................14
Protect the Structure .........................14
Fire Prevention .............................. 15
Distance Requirements .....................15
Fire Codes, Standards, and
Guidelines .........................................16
Generator Maintenance ....................16
Fresh Air for Ventilation and
Cooling .......................................... 16
Water Ingress Avoidance .............. 16
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz Air-Cooled Generators

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Proximity to Utilities ....................... 16
Verify Wi-Fi Range ............................17
Transportation Recommendations 17
Suitable Mounting Surface ............ 17
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and
Other Supporting Structures .......... 17
Section 4: Generator Placement
Generator Placement .................... 18
Fascia Installation
(If Applicable)................................. 18
Base Plug Installation
(If Applicable)................................. 19
Section 5: Fuel Conversion / Gas
Connections
Fuel Requirements and
Recommendations......................... 20
BTU Content ......................................20
Fuel Pressure ....................................20
Fuel Conversion ............................ 20
Fuel Consumption ......................... 21
Fuel Line Sizing ............................. 21
Flexible Fuel Line Extensions ............21
Natural Gas Pipe Sizing ....................22
LP Gas Pipe Sizing ...........................22
Installing and Connecting
Fuel Lines ...................................... 23
Fuel Shutoff Valve .............................23
Flexible Fuel Line ..............................23
Sediment Trap ...................................23
Checking Fuel Line Connections ... 24
Checking Fuel Pressure ....................24
Performing Fuel System Leak Test ...24
Natural Gas Installation (Typical) ..25
LP Gas (Vapor) Installation
(Typical) .........................................26
Section 6: Electrical
Connections
Generator Connections ................. 28
Control Wiring ................................ 29
Main AC Wiring.............................. 30
Service Entrance Decals ............... 30
Common Alarm Relay (Option) ..... 30
Battery Requirements.................... 31
Battery Installation ......................... 31
Connecting the Battery ......................31
Battery Disposal ............................ 31
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