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Figure 6.5 – Typical Compartment Construction
• If constructing a compartment, line the exterior
(underside) of the compartment floor with 26-
gauge galvanized steel.
• All seams, splices and joints of the compartment
walls (unless vapor tight by design) should be
caulked to prevent poisonous, flammable or explo-
sive vapors from entering the vehicle interior.
Caulking must be done so that the caulking mate-
rial will stay in place permanently. Pressing such
materials as putty tape onto joints and seams is
not acceptable. A high quality silicone rubber base
sealant is recommended.
• Holes and openings made in the compartment
walls to allow for the passage of electrical conduit,
conductors, hoses, cables, etc., into the vehicle liv-
ing area must be sealed vapor tight with silicone
rubber base sealant.
• If flexible metal conduit is used, it must be sealed
internally at the end where it terminates inside the
compartment's electrical junction box.
Flexible metal conduit, due to its unique con-
struction, is NOT vapor tight along its entire
length.
• Seams and joints of the galvanized steel (whether
used as a liner or for the compartment itself) must
be lapped and mechanically secured. Such seams
may be manufactured, welded, bolted, riveted or
screwed. Manufactured lock seams are shown in
Figure 6.6. Installer constructed compartments
typically utilize a standard lap joint.
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Section 6 – Installation
QUIETPACT 55, 65, and 75 Recreational Vehicle Generators
NOTE:
NOTE:
Figure 6.6 – Types of Lock Seams
• After the compartment has been metal lined and
vapor sealed, line the compartment interior walls
and ceiling with an approved, nonflammable
sound insulating material. See Section 6.2.3.
DANGER
Do not install any flammable material directly
above or around the compartment. Heat,
transferred through the compartment structure,
may be sufficient to ignite, char or discolor
seat cushions, fiberboard and other flammable
materials. You may need to use approved
nonflammable insulating materials in high
temperature areas.

6.2.3 SOUND INSULATING MATERIALS

Once installers have determined that a compartment
is properly constructed and metal lined, they can add
acoustical material. This may include additional
sealant or insulating material, to reflect noise away
from the vehicle interior.
Sound insulating materials should be of a nonflam-
mable type. One excellent insulating material is a 1-
inch (25 mm) thick fiberglass having a 2-pound den-
sity. When fiberglass is used, its coated side should
face toward the compartment interior.
DANGER
Do not install sound insulation or any
absorbent material on the compartment floor
interior. Such materials will become soaked
with combustible or explosive vapors and liq-
uids and will become a fire hazard.
Using a combination of sound insulating materials
can often reduce noise more effectively than a single
material. For example, a sheet of lead or visco-elastic
material, along with a layer of other acoustical mate-
rial, is more effective than when a single material is
used.