General Rules; Before You Begin; Standards Index - Generac Power Systems PWRcell M3 Installation Manual

General Rules

DANGER
Loss of life. Property damage. Installation must always
comply with applicable codes, standards, laws and
regulations. Failure to do so will result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
Loss of life. Only qualified personnel may install this battery.
Installation of a PWRcell Battery by a homeowner is
prohibited. Installation by unqualified personnel may result in
death, serious injury, equipment or property damage.
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 the equipment.
•
Never energize a new system without opening all dis-
connects and breakers.
•
Always consult local code for additional requirements
for where unit is being installed.
•
Incorrect installation can result in personal injury and
damage to the unit. It may also result in the warranty
being suspended or voided. All instructions listed
below must be followed including location clearances
and conduit sizes.

Before You Begin

•
Contact your local utility provider for approval before
installation. Install the battery in accordance with all
utility installation requirements.
•
Contact local inspector or city hall to be aware of all
federal, state, and local codes which could impact
installation. Secure all required permits before
installing.
•
Fully comply with all relevant NEC, NFPA, and OSHA
standards, as well as all federal, state, and local
building and electric codes. This unit must be
installed in accordance with current NFPA and ICC
standards, and any other federal, state, and local
codes for minimum distances from other structures.
Installation Manual for Generac PWRcell Battery

Standards Index

(000190)
Strictly comply with all applicable national, state, and
local laws, as well as codes or regulations pertaining to
the installation of the system. Use the most current
version of applicable codes or standards relevant to local
jurisdiction, equipment used, and installation site.
NOTE: Not all codes apply to all products and this list is
(000638a)
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) *
(000228)
2. NFPA 855: Standard for the Installation of
Stationary Energy Storage Systems
3. NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers *
4. NFPA 70E: Standard For Electrical Safety In The
Workplace *
5. NFPA 220: Standard on Types of Building
Construction *
6. NFPA 5000: Building Code *
7. International Building Code **
8. International Fire Code
9. International Residential Code
10. Agricultural Wiring Handbook ***
11. Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE
12. ASAE EP-364.2 Installation and Maintenance of
Farm Standby Electric Power ****
13. NFPA 1 Fire Code
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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