Before You Begin; Nec Requirements; Standards Index - Generac Power Systems 15 kw ecogen Installation Manuallines

Before You Begin

• Contact the local inspector or City Hall to be aware of
all federal, state and local codes that could impact
the installation. Secure all required permits before
starting the job.
• Carefully read and follow all of the procedures and
safety precautions detailed in the installation guide. If
any portion of the installation manual, technical
manual or other factory–supplied documents is not
completely understood, contact an Independent
Authorized Service Dealer for assistance.
• Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA and OSHA
standards as well as all federal, state and local
building and electric codes. As with any generator,
this unit must be installed in accordance with current
NFPA 37 and NFPA 70 standards as well as any
other federal, state, and local codes for minimum
distances from other structures.
• Verify the capacity of the natural gas meter or the LP
tank in regards to providing sufficient fuel for both the
generator and other household and operating
appliances.

NEC Requirements

Local code enforcement may require that Arc Fault
Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs) be incorporated into the
transfer switch distribution panel. The Transfer Switch
provided with this generator has a distribution panel that
will accept AFCIs (pre–wired transfer switches only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF – 15A or Q120AF – 20A can
be obtained from a local electrical wholesaler and will
simply replace any of the single pole circuit breakers
supplied in the pre–wired transfer switch distribution
panel.

Standards Index

WARNING
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.
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state and local
laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to the
installation of this engine–generator power system. Use
the most current version of applicable codes or standards
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
a guide (these apply to localities which recognize NFPA
and IBC).
Installation Guidelines for 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generator
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
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
Construction *
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 ****
This list is not all–inclusive. Check with the Authority
Having Local Jurisdiction (AHJ) for any local codes or
standards which may be applicable to your jurisdiction.
The above listed standards are available from the
following internet sources:
* www.nfpa.org
** www.iccsafe.org
*** www.rerc.org
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177–0309
**** www.asabe.org
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085
(000209a)
Safety Rules & General Information
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
American Society of Agricultural &
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