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Consider
the
thickness
sound-deadening material used to line the compartment
when planning clearances. If necessary, enlarge the
compartment
to
maintain
requirements. Securely fasten the generator set to
avoid unwanted movement from vibration and road
shock. If the unit is equipped with a mounting tray, the
tray is usually supported on the ends by angle iron and
has a full door for service access. Use the same number
of bolts as mounting holes in the tray to secure the tray to
the support structure.
mounting tray are secured by attaching the generator
set mounts directly to the vehicle frame. Skid-mounted
units can be either affixed to a tray for tray mounting or
attached directly to the vehicle frame by the installer.
The generator is easily removed from the coach if a
carriage with rollers is incorporated into the support
structure. See Figure 6-5. Avoid road splash and the
possibility of igniting combustible material beneath the
coach by enclosing all unnecessary free space beneath
the generator compartment.
When designing the compartment, allow sufficient room
for the set to be easily removed when major service is
required. See Figure 6-5. Also keep in mind that the
compartment door must have air-intake openings
having a free area equal to or greater than that specified
under Air Requirements following.
Make sure the compartment is vapor tight and
completely sealed from the inside of the vehicle to
prevent exhaust or other fumes from entering the
vehicle.
TP-5605 4/97
of
insulating
minimum
clearance
Units not equipped with a
and
Figure 6-5. Slide Tray Feature for Ease of Service
Line the compartment with a good sound-deadening
material. The material selected must be fireproof or
highly resistant to fire. An available type of 3-layer foam
material does an efficient job of absorbing sound. Some
materials have a self-adhesive back; others are easily
cut to size with scissors and quickly installed using
special fire-retardant adhesive which bonds the material
to almost any clean, dry surface.
Be careful not to place combustible insulation near
exposed exhaust-system components.
NOTE
Installation 6-5
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