Installation Rules; Before Installation; Nfpa Standards; Other Published Standards - Generac Power Systems SG30 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION RULES

This equipment is a liquid-cooled, generator set. The
generator is designed to supply electrical power that
operates critical electrical loads during utility power
failure. The unit has been factory installed in a weath-
er resistant, all metal enclosure and is intenDed for
outdoor installation only.
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If this generator is used to power electrical load
circuits normally powered by a utility power
source, it is required by code to install a trans-
fer switch. The transfer switch must effectively
isolate the electric system from the utility distri-
bution system when the generator is operating
(NEC 701). Failure to isolate an electrical system
by such means results in damage to the genera-
tor and may also result in injury or even death
to utility power workers due to backfeed of
electrical energy.

BEFORE INSTALLATION

Before installing this equipment, check the ratings
of both the generator and the transfer switch. Read
"Emergency Isolation Method" and "Total Circuit
Isolation Method" Paragraph.
The generator's rated wattage/amperage capacity
must be adequate to handle all electrical loads that
the unit will power. The critical (essential) loads may
need to be grouped together and wired into a sepa-
rate "emergency" distribution panel.
DANGER
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Connecting this generator to an electrical system
normally supplied by an electric utility shall be
by means of a transfer switch, so as to isolate
the electric system from the utility distribution
system when the generator is operating. Failure
to isolate the electric system by these means
will result in damage to the generator and may
also result in injury or death to utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
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If an open bottom is used, the generator is to
be installed over non-combustible materials and
should be located such that combustible materi-
als are not capable of accumulating under the
generator set.
Only qualified, competent installation contractors
or electricians thoroughly familiar with applicable
codes, standards and regulations should install this
standby electric power system. The installation must
comply strictly with all codes, standards and regula-
tions pertaining to the installation.
Standby Generator Sets
Installation
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After the system has been installed, do nothing
that might render the installation in noncomplI-
ance with such codes, standards and regula-
tions.

NFPA STANDARDS

The following published standards booklets pertain-
ing to standby electric systems are available form
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269:
• NFPA
ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES.
• NFPA No.
SYSTEMS FOR HEALTH CARE FACILITIES.
• NFPA No. 220, STANDARD TYPES OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTION
• NFPA No. 68, GUIDE FOR EXPLOSION VENTING
• NFPA No. 70, NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE.
• NFPA No. 30, FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE
LIQUIDS CODE.
• NFPA No. 10, INSTALLATION. MAINTENANCE AND
USE OF PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS.
It is essential to use the latest version of any stan-
dard to ensure correct and current information.

OTHER PUBLISHED STANDARDS

In addition to NFPA standards, the following informa-
tion pertaining to the installation and use of standby
electric systems is available:
• Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available
from the American Insurance Association. 85 John
Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.
• AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, obtainable
from the Food and Energy Council, 909 University
Avenue, Columbia, MO. 65201.
• ASAE
MAINTENANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRIC
POWER, available from the American Society
of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St.
Joseph. MI 49085.
• A52.1,
FOR CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES AND VENTING
SYSTEMS, available from the American National
Standard Institute, 1430 Broadway. New York. N.Y.
10018.
It is essential to use the latest version of any stan-
dard to ensure correct and current information.
The installer must comply with all applicable state
and local codes.
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No. 37, STATIONARY
76A, ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL
NOTE:
EP-364.2, INSTALLATION
AMERICAN NATIONAL
NOTE:
COMBUSTION
AND
STANDARD