CAC / BDP 8kW Owner's Manual page 71

Site Preparation and Standby Generator Placement
Crushed Stone or Pea Gravel
1. PLAN THE LOCATION OF THE GENERATOR.
Do not place the generator directly under a window.
Select an area outside of the home or business nearest
the incoming gas service. Determine where the genera-
tor will be placed outside of the building. Arrange for fuel
piping with shut-off valve to be run to this location. Keep
in mind that the manufacturer recommends placement no
closer than 18 inches to any structure. Local codes may
dictate placement farther from a structure. If facing the
unit from the front, the generator's fuel inlet is located at
the rear lower right of the unit.
2. Clear an area 62 inches by 50 inches of grass and vegeta-
tion to a depth of five inches. This includes the distance the
generator should be set away from a structure (18 inches)
and six inches beyond the width and length of the generator
mounting pad (49" L x 25" W).
3. Lay black poly-film to cover the area.
4. Fill the area to ground level with pea gravel or crushed
stone.
5. Drive an eight foot grounding rod into the ground to grade.
Make sure grounding rod and strap are not exposed above
ground level. (NEC code applies to grounding method.)
6. Determine where the flexible conduit will pass through
the building from inside to outside. When certain there is
clearance on each side of the wall, drill a small pilot hole
through the wall to mark the location. Drill a 1-3/4" diameter
hole through the sheathing and siding with hole saw.
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NOTE:
Residential Transfer Switch Installation Guide
Drill Hole Through House
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1-3/4"
Diameter Hole
7. While adhering to all local electrical codes, route the 30
foot conduit along ceiling/floor joists and wall studs to the
location where the conduit will pass through the wall to the
exterior of the building.
Drill Pass Through Hole
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1-3/4"
Diameter Hole
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