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Installation instructions
General installation criteria
Installation of a genset has to be planned by qualified and
trained technicians, it has to be carried out by a competent
organization with qualified personnel and proper equip-
ment.
ATTENTION
!
Faulty installation can create damage to the genset
and the User system, and injury to persons.
It is compulsory to install the genset according to the
norms in force in the country of installation.
The installing company must provide a conformity de-
claration stating that installation has been carried out
duly and according to plans and to norms in force.
Before proceeding with installation the following condi-
tions have to be checked:
• Genset has been selected according to needs of
the electrical load and to environmental conditions
(temperature, altitude and humidity);
• Genset location is of appropriate dimensions and
allows accessibility to genset for maintenance and/
or necessary repairs;
• If genset is indoors, ensure there is enough air for
engine combustion, for genset cooling (radiator and
generator), and sufficient ventilation;
• If genset is indoors, a system of expulsion for engine
exhaust gas is provided;
• Personnel safety has been carefully considered;
• Noise-level issues have been carefully considered;
• Fuel and lubricant stocking issues have been
considered in accordance to norms in force in the
country of installation.
INFORMATION
Italian and European norms define specific characteri-
stics referring to the premises in which genset should
be located, indicating possible positioning, minimum
dimensions, etc.
For any doubt referring to installation location contact
our technical sales office.
Outdoor installation
ATTENTION
!
All generating sets are equipped with a control system
that is NOT influenced by standard environmental fac-
tors and is able to stop the unit in case of anomalous
values in the fundamental parameters.
In order to avoid unexpected black-outs or other po-
tentially dangerous situations, the below installation
indications must be followed.
Environmental conditions
ATTENTION
Open gensets (SKID) have to be located in an area
protected from rain, snow, high humidity and direct
exposure to the sun.
Rain or high humidity on GE genset alternator, in par-
ticular during operation, cause an increase in volta-
ge output, winding faults, electric discharge towards
ground, with damage to the genset and injury to per-
sons. Dust, in particular saline dust, must be avoided.
In case radiator or air filters are obstructed, there is the
risk that genset will overheat or be damaged. Aspira-
tion grills must not be obstructed by leaves, snow, etc.
Output of fumes in open air conditions
DANGER
Genset must be positioned so that exhaust gas is dif-
fused without being inhaled by any living being.
Engine exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, which
is harmful to one's health, and in big quantities can
cause intoxication and death.
Local norms in force have to be respected.
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2.6
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