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Consider
the
thickness
sound-deadening material used to line the compartment
when planning clearances. If necessary, enlarge the
compartment to minimum clearance 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. Secure units not equipped with a
mounting tray 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.
generator is easily removed from the coach if a carriage
with rollers is incorporated into the support structure.
See Figure 6-6. 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 if major service is
required. See Figure 6-6. 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-5594 5/95
of
insulating
and
The
Figure 6-6. 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 three-layer
foam material does a very efficient job of absorbing
sound. This type material is easily cut to size with
scissors and can be quickly installed using special
fire-retardant adhesive which bonds the material to
almost any surface that is clean and dry.
Be careful not to place combustible insulation near
exposed exhaust-system components.
NOTE
Installation 6-5
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