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WARNING
Electrocution. Refer to local codes and
standards for safety equipment required when
working with a live electrical system. Failure
to use required safety equipment could result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Environmental Hazard. Always recycle batteries at an
official recycling center in accordance with all local
laws and regulations. Failure to do so could result in
environmental damage, death or serious injury.
•
Follow all safety precautions in the Owner's Manual,
Installation Guidelines manual and other documents
included with your equipment.
•
Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
•
Always consult your local code for additional
requirements for the area in which the unit is being
installed.
Improper installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the generator. It may also result in the
warranty being suspended or voided. All the instructions
listed below must be followed including location
clearances and pipe sizes.
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 IASD 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.
Installation Guidelines for Protector Diesel Generators
Standards Index
(000257)
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
(000228)
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).
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70: The
1.
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
2.
NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code *
3.
NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion Engines
4.
and Gas Turbines *
NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
5.
NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
6.
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
7.
Deflagration Venting *
NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
8.
Workplace *
NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces, Vents,
9.
and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building Construction *
10.
NFPA 5000: Building Code *
11.
International Building Code **
12.
Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
13.
Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
14.
ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of Farm
15.
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
Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
Loss of life. 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.
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
American Society of Agricultural &
(000209b)
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