Table Of Contents - Generac Power Systems Protector Series Installation Manuallines

Section 1: Safety Rules & General
Information
Introduction ..........................................................1
Read This Manual Thoroughly ....................................1
Safety Rules .........................................................1
How to Obtain Service .................................................1
General Hazards ..................................................2
Exhaust Hazards ..................................................3
Electrical Hazards ................................................3
Fire Hazards .........................................................3
Explosion Hazards ...............................................4
Lifting Hazards .....................................................4
Battery Hazards ...................................................4
General Rules .......................................................5
Before You Begin ........................................................5
Standards Index ..........................................................6
Section 2: Installation Planning
Introduction ..........................................................7
Unit Drawings .......................................................7
Installation Drawings ...................................................7
Wiring Diagrams ..........................................................7
Receiving ..............................................................7
Receiving and Unpacking ............................................7
Inspection ....................................................................7
Storage Before Installation .................................7
Long Term Storage .....................................................7
Short Term Storage .....................................................7
Lifting ....................................................................7
Generator Location ..............................................8
General Location Guidelines .......................................8
Weather Considerations ..............................................8
Section 3: Site Selection and Preparation
Site Selection .......................................................9
Carbon Monoxide ................................................9
Carbon Monoxide Detectors ........................................9
Potential CO Entry Points ..........................................10
Protect the Structure .................................................10
Fire Prevention ...................................................11
Distance Requirements .............................................11
Fire Codes, Standards, and Guidelines ....................12
Generator Maintenance .............................................12
Fresh Air for Ventilation and Cooling ..............13
Installation Guidelines For Spark-Ignited Stationary Generators

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Water Ingress Avoidance ................................. 13
Proximity to Utilities .......................................... 13
Transportation Recommendations .................. 13
Site Preparation ................................................. 13
Generator Foundation ...............................................13
Concrete Pad ............................................................13
Dimensions ................................................................13
Stub-Up Area .............................................................14
Mounting ............................................................ 14
Fixed Foundation .......................................................14
Connections ..............................................................14
Placement on Roofs, Platforms, and 
Other Supporting Structures ............................ 14
Section 4: Gaseous Fuel Systems
Fuel Requirements and Recommendations ... 15
BTU Content ..............................................................15
Fuel Pressure ............................................................15
Fuel System Conversion .................................. 15
Gaseous Fuel Properties .................................. 15
Natural Gas ...............................................................15
Liquid Propane Gas ...................................................16
Definitions .......................................................... 16
Gaseous Fuel Systems ..................................... 17
NG System ................................................................17
Flexible Fuel Line ......................................................17
Primary Regulator Outlet ...........................................17
LP Gas System .........................................................19
Sediment Trap ...........................................................19
Fuel Pressure Regulators ................................. 20
General ......................................................................20
Best Practices ...........................................................20
Operating Fuel Pressure ...........................................20
Engine Fuel Consumption .........................................20
Fuel Pressure Regulator Sizing .................................21
Recommended Fuel Pressure Regulators ................21
Primary Fuel Pressure Regulator ..............................21
Pipe Sizing Considerations .............................. 22
General ......................................................................22
Sizing LP Tanks for LP Gas Withdrawal ......... 23
Final Operating Test .......................................... 26
Fuel Shutoff Valve .....................................................26
Fuel Pressure Test Port Location ..............................26
Final Test Procedure .................................................27
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