Ensure installation meets all applicable safety, local and national electrical
codes. Have installation performed by a qualified, licensed electrician and
building contractor.
All electrical work, including the earth-ground connection, should be
completed by a licensed electrician.
Any separate fuel storage or generator supply facility must be built or
installed in full compliance with all relevant local, state, and federal
regulations.
It is recommended to use the generator only in well-ventilated, outdoor
areas. A running gasoline engine will generate carbon monoxide, a
colorless, odorless gas that, if inhaled, can cause serious injury or death.
If the generator is installed indoors, exhaust fumes must be piped out of the
building using leak-free, heat resistant piping. Pipes and silencer should not
use any flammable materials, nor should they be installed near the same.
Generator exhaust fumes must be within legal limits and installation must
always meet local building codes.
If the generator is installed outdoors, it must be weatherproofed and should be
soundproofed. It should not be run outdoors without protection to the
generator and wiring conduit.
Before lifting the generator, ensure the lift rigging and supporting structure
are in good condition, and are rated to lift such a load.
Keep all personnel away from the suspended generator during relocating.
The supporting floor/ground surface should be level and strong enough to
safely hold the weight of the generator. If the floor/grounded surface is not
level, strong cross members should be placed under the full length of the
generator frame at its low side.
For trailer installation, the generator should be mounted on the center point of
the trailer, over the wheels. The trailer must be capable of supporting the
weight of the generator and all contents (tools, etc.).
Install sound-and weatherproofing only when it is not raining or snowing to
avoid trapping moisture within the generator’s area.
