General Rules; Before You Begin; Nec Requirements - Generac Power Systems EcoGen 15kW Installation Manuallines

WARNING
Risk of burn. Do not open or mutilate batteries.
Batteries contain electrolyte solution which can cause
burns and blindness. If electrolyte contacts skin or
eyes, flush with water and seek immediate medical
attention.
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.
Always recycle batteries in accordance with local laws
and regulations. Contact your local solid waste collection
site or recycling facility to obtain information on local
recycling processes. For more information on battery
recycling, visit the Battery Council International website
at: http://batterycouncil.org.

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.
DANGER
Electrical backfeed. Use only approved switchgear to
isolate generator from the normal power source.
Failure to do so will result in death, serious injury,
and equipment damage.
WARNING
Equipment damage. Only qualified service personnel may
install, operate, and maintain this equipment. Failure to
follow proper installation requirements could result in death,
serious injury, and equipment or property damage.
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.
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
Consult Manual. Read and understand manual
completely before using product. Failure to
completely understand manual and product
could result in death or serious injury.
(000163a)
•
Follow all safety precautions in the owner's man-
ual, installation guidelines manual, and other docu-
ments included with the equipment.
•
Never energize a new system without opening all
disconnects and breakers.
(000228)
•
Always consult local code for additional require-
ments 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 instruc-
tions listed below must be followed including loca-
tion clearances and pipe sizes.

Before You Begin

•
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
(000190)
installed in accordance with current NFPA 37 and
NFPA 70 standards, and any other federal, state,
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 unit and
(000237)
other household and operating appliances.

NEC Requirements

Local code enforcement may require Arc Fault Circuit
Interrupters (AFCIs) to be incorporated into the transfer
switch distribution panel. The transfer switch provided
with this generator has a distribution panel which will
(000182a)
accept AFCIs (pre-wired transfer switches only).
Siemens Part No. Q115AF - 15A or Q120AF - 20A can
be obtained from a local electrical wholesaler and will
simply replace any of the single pole circuit breakers sup-
plied in the pre-wired transfer switch distribution panel.
(000257)
Safety Rules & General Information
WARNING
(000100a)
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