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GenTent
®
10k/20k
StormBracer
®
Edition
Product Installation and Safety Manual
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THANK YOU
Congratulations on your purchase of the GenTent®, the first ever wet weather
safety canopy specifically engineered for portable generators. We are proud
to provide this high quality, Made in the USA product and be a participant in
the renaissance of USA Manufacturing.
Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014

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  • Page 1 We are proud to provide this high quality, Made in the USA product and be a participant in the renaissance of USA Manufacturing. Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Currently they exist for the Generac LP5500, XG10000/XP10000, and GP15000/GP17500, Honda EU6500is and certain Ridgid generators. Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 3: Important Product Safety

    Never block or cover the generator exhaust muffler in any way. GenTent canopy must be installed above generator exhaust muffler. Install GenTent electrical skirts such that they cannot block exhaust in any way. Keep the GenTent canopy at least 6 inches away from direct contact with the exhaust.
  • Page 4: Limited Three Year Warranty

    GenTent, or rips, tears or breaks due to sharp and/or heavy and/or falling objects. This warranty does not cover issues arising as a result of modifications made to your portable generator or to the GenTent®...
  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Your kit may include an optional frame extender or frame adaptation kit. Please see separate instructions for these items. Frame extension or adaptation, if required, must be completed prior to installing the GenTent. Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    Cover it: Slide the GenTent canopy over the frame and secure by sliding the elastic straps over and behind the clamp telescoping rod. Once the GenTent is installed, it can be left in place during generator storage or easily removed and stored separately. Should you wish to store the generator with the GenTent attached, we recommend releasing the elastic straps in order to keep them fresh and ready.
  • Page 7: Install Gentent Clamps On Generator Frame

    Further, the top of the clamp should be located under the bottom of the lowest electrical outlet -- the electrical protection skirt will cover at least to the top of the clamp. Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 8 Tip: For 1.5” frames, apply electrical tape to the frame where the clamp will connect for added grip - Repeat procedure on remaining three sides; position clamps at generally the same height. Fig. 3-A Fig. 3-B Fig. 3-C Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 9 Page: 9 of 20 Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 10 (b) 4* indicates that we recommend the use of a Four Corner frame extension kit. It is best to try the fit first and as long as the GenTent canopy is not overly loose, it is at your option whether to use extend the frame.
  • Page 11: Install Gentent Frame On The Gentent Clamps

    - Repeat for final two fiberglass rods (fig. 5-C). - Recheck clamps; they should be firmly in place and may exhibit a slight upward lean. Fig. 5-A Fig. 5-B Fig. 5-C Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 12: Secure Gentent Canopy Over Gentent Frame

    Cover seams generally match the frame rods. Recheck clamps; they should be firmly in place and may exhibit a slight upward lean. Fig. 6-B Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 13: Select And Install Electrical Skirt

    6” around the adjacent sides. Do not cover other parts of your generator with the electrical skirts, especially the exhaust area! Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 14: Install The One Corner Kit (Optional - Where Needed)

    Your particular portable generator model may have a muffler heat shield or other panel connected to one of the frame members in a way that the GenTent clamp is blocked from directly connecting to the frame on one corner of your portable generator.
  • Page 15 - Install a GenTent rubber adapter onto the GTX before installing the GenTent clamp (Fig. 7-E) - Set the GenTent clamp rod one position less than the other clamps directly to the generator frame (for example, if your normal clamp pin setting is 2, set the clamp pin...
  • Page 16: Install The Four Corner Kit (Optional - Where Needed)

    In the case that your portable generator is in this category, or if you purchased one of our universal fit GenTent bundles, there will be a GTU Frame Adapter kit in your package. The GTU Frame Adapter kit includes: 4 –...
  • Page 17 - Install a GenTent rubber adapter onto the GTU before installing the GenTent clamp (Fig. D) - Set the GenTent clamp rod one step in versus other clamps that are attached directly to the generator frame (for example, if your normal clamp pin setting is 2, set the...
  • Page 18: Important Gentent Usage Tips

    Important GenTent Usage Tips Electrical Skirt Tips – Clear Vinyl (Optional) The optional clear vinyl skirts for the GenTent 10k and the GenTent 20k electrical skirts can be stacked together for double height (Fig. 9-A) by connecting the top of one skirt to the bottom of the other skirt.
  • Page 19: Gentent Accessories And Spare Parts Catalog

    MPACCALTBL – Wearable or self-standing, Water resistant, Wide angle bright LED Safety lamp – a must have for working with your generator, GenTent and/or breaker panel when the lights are out! Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...
  • Page 20: Register Your Purchase - Activate Your Warranty

    Please note we never share your contact information. Copyright © 2014 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved V6.0 – March, 2014...

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