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Safety Information
Before You Begin
•
Incorrect installation can result in personal injury
and damage to the generator set. It may also result
in the warranty being suspended or voided. All
instructions listed below must be followed including
location clearances and pipe sizes.
•
Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
national and local codes which could impact the
installation. Secure all required permits before
starting the install.
•
Fully comply with all relevant NEC, OSHA, IEC,
ISO, and EN standards, as well as all national and
local building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with appropriate standards,
as well as any other national and local codes for
minimum distances from other structures.
•
Verify capacity of NG meter or LP tank in regards
to providing sufficient fuel for both the generator
set and other household and operating appliances.
Standards Index
Strictly comply with all applicable national 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
relevant to the local jurisdiction, generator set 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 ICC).
1. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70:
The NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC) *
2. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers*
3. NFPA 30: Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Code *
4. NFPA 37: Standard for Stationary Combustion
Engines and Gas Turbines *
5. NFPA 54: National Fuel Gas Code *
6. NFPA 58: Standard for Storage and Handling Of
Liquefied Petroleum Gases *
7. NFPA 68: Standard On Explosion Protection By
Deflagration Venting *
8. NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
Workplace *
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This product is not intended
to be used in a critical life
support application.
ISO000209b
9. NFPA 110: Standard for Emergency and Standby
Power Systems *
10. NFPA 211: Standard for Chimneys, Fireplaces,
Vents, and Solid Fuel Burning Appliances *
11. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
Construction *
12. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
13. International Building Code **
14. Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
15. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
16. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
17. ICC:IFGC
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
Rural Electricity Resource Council P.O.
Box 309 Wilmington, OH 45177-0309
****
www.asabe.org
American Society of Agricultural &
Biological Engineers 2950 Niles Road, St. Joseph, MI
49085.
Installation Guidelines For 50 Hz Air-Cooled Generator Sets
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