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This Installation Guide is intended to be used in conjunction with the Owner’s Manual. The Owner’s Manual must first be read thoroughly prior to installation of the Home Standby generator. Intended for outdoor installation only. Not intended for life support applications. www.carrier.com...
You also must make sure the READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY procedure, work method or operating technique that you choose does not If you do not understand any portion of this manual, contact CARRIER at render the generator unsafe. 1-877-600-2792.
Keep the extinguisher properly All CARRIER air-cooled generators are listed to applicable U.S. and charged and be familiar with its use. If you have any question pertaining Canadian safety standards by Underwriters Laboratories Inc.
ITEMS YOU MUST PURCHASE: STEP 1 SITE PREPARATION • Battery - Automotive type Group 26 negative ground minimum 350 CCA at 0°F (7 kW) or a 1. It will be necessary to pay a visit to your local municipal offices minimum 525 CCA at 0°F (10 kW, 13 kW and to apply for a building permit.
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The external connection box must be locked to ensure safety and to discourage tampering. Although you may choose to perform WARNING electrical connections yourself, DANGER CARRIER recommends that STEP 4 licensed electrician or individual with complete MOUNTING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH knowledge of electricity perform the procedures in sections 12, 13a, and 13b.
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“AUTO” position. Verify that fuel valve on rigid gas Models 10kW 13kW 16kWS 16kWA piping is open. Perform steps in Sections 2.1 through 2.5 of the Circuits 50A 240V Installation & Owner’s Manual prior to testing the system. 40A 240V 30A 240V STEP 8 20A 240V TEST SYSTEM...