Site Selection And Preparation - Generac Power Systems PowerPact 6561 Installation Notes

Site Selection and Preparation

This section can be found on page 10 of the Installation Guidelines for Air-cooled Generators.
Location of Generator
•Air-cooled generators should be located as close as possible to the transfer switch and fuel supply.
•There must be 5 feet of clearance around the gas meter.
•Leave adequate room around the area for service access (check local code),
•Place high enough to keep rising water from reaching the generator.
Air Circulation Requirements
•Choose an open space that will provide unobstructed air flow.
•Place the unit so air vents won't become clogged with leaves, grass, vegetation, snow, or debris.
•Make sure exhaust fumes will not enter the building through eaves, windows, ventilation fans, or other air
intakes.
•Install the generator, in its protective enclosure, outdoors, where adequate cooling and ventilating air is
always available.
Not only too close to a window but how about three windows! Maybe a few more plants and you won't notice the windows.
Mounting
•The generator comes with a composite pad.
•You can place the generator with the composite pad on pea gravel or a concrete pad.
•Check local codes to see what type of base is required.
Note: Whatever mounting you choose, the generator must be level within ½".
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