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6.
7.
8a,
8b.
It will be necessary to paya visit to your local municipaloffices
to applyfor a building permit. Building permitsare necessary to
ensure proper installation, safety and adherenceto all local
building code specifications.The location and phone number
can befoundin the government s ectionof yourlocal phonebook.
Plan the location of your generator.NOTE: Do not place the
generatordirectlyunder a window.Selectan area outside of
your homenearestyour incominggas service.
Arrange for installation of rigid gas piping (per local code
specifications)to the locationwhereyou intendto positionyour
generator. F uel piping should includea fuel shut-off valve.The
termination of the rigid piping should be aligned with the
generatorfuel inlet locatedat the rear of the compartment.
Clearan area5-1/2feetby5 feet minimumofgrassandvegetation
to a depthof 5 inches.This includesthe distancethe generator
shouldbeset away from anystructure(3 feet)and 6 inchesbeyond
thewidthand lengthof thegenerator m ounting pad(48"L x24"W).
NOTE:Local codes may supercede these requirements.
Layblack poly-filmto coverthe area.
Fill the areato groundlevelwith peagravelor crushedstone.
Placethe generator, w hich is attached to the mounting pad,on
the area youhavejust prepared.
Drivean 8 ft. groundingrod into the groundto grade.
Attach one end of the grounding strap (No. 12 AWG stranded
copperwire)to groundingrod andthe otherend to thegrounding
lug (locatedat rear cornerof unit). Makesuregroundingrod and
strap are not exposed abovegroundlevel. (NEDcodeappliesto
groundingmethod.)
NOTE: G enerator modeswitch should be placedin the "off"
position.Generator main line circuit breaker should be
switched to "off" or openposition.
9a,
9b.
Make the connectionbetween the rigid fuel piping and the
generatorusing the suppliedthreadedflexiblefuel line. Theflex
hoseshouldbestraight. Donot bendthe hosein place of using
pipe elbows. Use a pipe sealant suitable for gaseous fuel
connections.Checkconnectionsfor leaks by opening manual
fuel shut-off valve and swab or spray connectionswith soapy
water. If a leakexists the areawill bubblewith the presence of
the soapywater.
If a leak is located,shut off fuel, and disconnectflexible piping.
Drythe threadedendsand reapplyan adequateamount of pipe
sealant. Reconnectflexible fuel line, open fuel supply and
recheckfor leaks.If leak still exists,repeatstep 9b.
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