Electrical And Fuel Inlet Locations; Lifting The Generator - GE HOME GENERATOR SYSTEMS Installation And Start-Up Manual

electrical and fuel inlet Locations

The 3/4 inch N.P.T. fuel inlet connector (a) and electrical inlet
location (B) is shown at right.
The generator is shipped already attached to its mounting
pad. Unless mandated by local code, a concrete slab is
not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least
3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4" diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.

Lifting the Generator

The generator weighs more than 240 kg (530 pounds) (15 kW)
or 260 kg (575 pounds) (20kW). Proper tools, equipment and
qualified personnel should be used in all phases of handling
and moving the generator.
WarninG Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could
cause electric shock or burn, resulting in death or
serious injury.
Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result in
serious injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any
power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• Use lifting pipes as described in
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur.
10
Lifting the Generator.
A
B
Two 48" lengths of 1" pipe (c), supplied by the installer, are
required to lift the generator manually. Insert pipes through
the lifting holes (D) located near the unit's base.
You may also lift the unit using a "hook and hoist" method
attached to the lifting pipes, provided that you use a
spreader bar to ensure that the chains or cables DO NOT
touch the generator's roof.
After unit is in place, fill the lifting holes with the supplied
lifting hole plugs. Retouch any chipped paint with supplied
touch-up paint.
D
C