Installation; Site Selection, Preparation And Placement; Site Selection - Champion Global Power Equipment 100199 Mode D'emploi

GENERATOR SIZING
Proper sizing is crucial to ensure that you purchase a model that
will supply enough power to your home during a power outage.
You need to determine the extent of the devices and appliances
you need to power. Remember that when you have lost power
(utility) at your home, you probably will not run every device or
appliance. Understanding that each device or appliance has an
electric consumption value generally referenced to as wattage or
kilowatts. There are a number of other factors to include of which
these two are important; continuous (running) watts and peak
(start-up) watts.
Continuous (running) watts is the amount of watts utilized
by the device or appliance while it is running and providing you
service.
Peak (start-up) watts is the requirement of the device or
appliance to start or kick-in. In others words, the amount of
power (watts) needed to start a device or appliance to initially get
the motors driving, requires additional power. Like your car, when
you accelerate to a specific speed the engine requires more
power to move your vehicle, once you have achieved the desired
speed your car is now in the running mode and can cruise along
at a maintained level at a lower RPM. The system doesn't require
as much power for steady performance just getting there.
Most calculators or sizing guides add 20% and provide you with
an average usage to cover Continuous (running) and Peak (start-
up) wattage. This additional compensation is also for differing
wattage ratings among devices or appliances. Most devices or
appliances carry tags that reflect wattage usage and you could
find each label/tag and add them together to find a starting point
to the size of generator you would like to have.
Generators have built in limitations of output power (available
wattage or kilowatts). The rating output of the generator is listed
as Watts or kW (kilowatts). One thousand (1,000) watts is equal
to 1kW (kilowatt). Portable generators are generally smaller in
output and are mobile. HSB (home stand by) generators are
stationary or permanently mounted. The larger the unit the larger
the unit cost and installation costs. Example, most portable
generators are rated in WATTS and HSB (home stand by) are
rated in kW (kilowatts). 8000 watts is not more than 8kW, it's
the same output. The larger the RATING the more output wattage
or kW you have available to power your home. The more output
equals move devices or appliances you may power.
There is a HSB sizing guide on Champion web,
www.championpowerequipment.com.
Before installing the generator, review SAFETY section starting
page 8
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INSTALLATION

Have the generator installed by an authorized CPE dealer. Install
the equipment in compliance with the National Electrical Code
(NEC) and local codes. This could include electrical and fuel
supply permits and certified installers. For Canadian installations,
refer to Canadian Electrical Code (CEC).
This generator is designed to be installed outdoors only.
Before installing the generator, obtain a building permit and
contact your local utility companies to mark the locations of
underground cables and pipes.
SITE SELECTION, PREPARATION
AND PLACEMENT
These items are important to the overall performance of the
HSB generator. Many items covered in this section are not
optional and are requirements under Federal, State and Local
codes. As with all generators, your generator must be installed
in accordance with current NFPA-37, NFPA 54, NFPA 58 and
NFPA-70 standards. Contact your local electrical inspector or city
hall to insure you are aware of all codes and regulations. Install
the equipment in compliance with the National Electric Code
(NEC). For Canada installations, refer to Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC). Contact your natural gas supplier to verify that increased
BTU gas demand can be handled with the existing NG meter. The
same should done for LPG fueled generators. This generator in
the enclosure is designed to be installed outdoors only.
Champion HSB units are run and tested at the factory prior to
being shipped. They do not require any type of break-in period.

SITE SELECTION

The installation of the HSB must comply strictly with NFPA 37,
NFPA 54, NFPA 58 and NFPA 70 standards.
Always install your generator within 20 feet of the NG meter, the
closer the better. This will reduce expensive costs of running fuel
line. In some cases longer runs of fuel line, when not properly
sized may cause inadequate fuel delivery. This could result in
poor starting, lower outputs and diminished overall performance
of the unit. The Champion HSB is shipped from the factory set
up for natural gas (NG) fuel. The HSB can be converted to LPG
if required. Orifices in the master mixer assembly (carburetor)
MUST be changed. The LPG orifices are shipped with the unit
and include installation instructions.
Install the unit in a location where the sump pump discharge,
rain gutter downspouts, roof run off, landscape irrigation, natural
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