Generator Location - Generac GEN10AD Manuel D'installation

Generator Location

Before installing the system, consult with homeowner
and convey the following guidelines which may affect the
desired location.
WARNING
Exhaust heat / gasses can ignite combustibles
or structures causing a fire.
• DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m)
from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
• Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
Location Guidelines to insure for proper generator
cooling and maintenance clearances.
Generator Location
Install generator outdoors in an area which will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT install generator
where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside
or be drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure
exhaust gas is kept away from any windows, doors,
ventilation intakes or other openings that can allow exhaust
gas to collect in a confined area. Prevailing winds and
air currents should be taken into consideration when
positioning generator.
WARNING
Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause
headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting,
confusion, seizures, nausea, fainting, or death.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near
the bedrooms.
• Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
General Location Guidelines
• Install the unit outdoors ONLY.
• Place the unit in a prepared location that is flat and has
provisions for water drainage.
• Install the unit in a location where sump pump
discharge, rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off,
landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood
the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet
our outlet openings.
• Install the unit where it will not affect or obstruct
any services (including covered, concealed and
underground), such as telephone, electric, fuel,
irrigation, air conditioning, and so forth.
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• Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings will
not become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the
Transfer Switch and fuel supply to reduce the length of
wiring, conduit, and piping.
IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the
distance to the fuel supply.
The minimum (MIN) clearances from aerial view of
generator (B) to combustible (D), and non-combustible (A)
materials is shown below.
• These distances are provided to give generator location
guidance relative ONLY to combustibles, generator
cooling, and maintenance.
• The minimum distances in the figure are as shown.
All four sides of the generator cannot be enclosed
or restricted, even if the minimum distances are
maintained. DO NOT connect (A) and/or (D) to (E)
• A roof cannot be used.
• Exhaust (C) must not be allowed to accumulate.
3'
(1m)
5' (1.5m)
D
A
5' (1.5m)
E
A Non-Combustible material with Fire Resistant
Rating of 1 hour or greater
B Residential generator System
C Engine Exhaust
D Combustible Material or Structure with a Fire
Resistance Rating of less than 1 hour.
E Any structure or material. DO NOT connect (A)
and/or (D) to (E).
5' (1.5m)
3'
(1m)
B
5' (1.5m)
C
E