Section 4: Generator Placement; Generator Placement - Generac Power Systems EcoGen G0070340 Installation Manuallines

Section 4: Generator Placement

Generator Placement

All air-cooled generators come with a non-sinking direct
to dirt (DTD) composite base pad. The DTD pad elevates
the generator and helps prevent water from pooling
around the base. (Figure
The DTD pad allows the generator to be placed on three
types of surfaces:
•
directly on level, solid ground
•
on 4 in (102 mm) of compacted pea gravel
•
on a concrete pad
Check local codes to see what type of site base is
required. If a concrete pad is required, all federal, state,
and local codes should be followed. Place the generator,
with the DTD pad attached, and position correctly as per
the dimensional information given in
NOTE: Generator must be level within 0.5 in (13 mm).
NOTE: See Figure 4-2.
for mounting the generator to concrete. The pad is pre-
drilled to accommodate mounting bolts.
Figure 4-1. DTD Composite Pad
See Figure 4-2. Four mounting points are provided for
securing the generator to concrete—two holes at the
inside front of the enclosure and two outside rear
mounting brackets.
Four 3/8 in (or M10) lag bolts (not supplied) are
recommended for securing the generator to a concrete
pad.
NOTE: The top of the generator carton has a template
that can be used to mark the concrete pad to pre-drill the
mounting holes.
Installation Guidelines For 60 Hz EcoGen™ Generators
4-1).
Site Preparation.
DO NOT remove the DTD pad
Generator Placement
Figure 4-2. Mounting Hole Location
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