GE HOME NERATOR SYSTEM 11000 WATT, Installation And Start-Up Manual

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Before installing the generator, consult with the homeowner
and convey the following requirements, which must be
satisfied before the installation is complete.
There are two equally important safety concerns in regards
to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. There are also
several general location guidelines that must all be met
before the installation is considered complete.
Generator Placement
Exhaust Side of the Generator
B
A
A
Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure.
B
Weatherproof enclosure opposite exhaust side.
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an
odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide could result in death, serious
injury, headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion,
seizures, nausea or fainting.
• Operate this product ONLY outdoors in an area that will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas.
• Keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors, ventilation
intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage doors or other
openings that can allow exhaust gas to enter inside or be drawn
into a potentially occupied building or structure.
• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained
indoors according to the manufacturer’s instructions/
recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon
monoxide gas.
Proper installation of the home generator requires the
completion of the following tasks:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector in working order.
Placement
Required permits have been obtained.
Generator placed in a Carbon Monoxide (CO) safe
zone. See Placement of Standby Generator to
Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning .
Generator placed in a fire safe zone. See Placement
of Standby Generator to Reduce the Risk of Fire .
Generator placed in a water damage safe zone. See
Other General Location Guidelines .
Generator placed in a utility safe zone. See Other
General Location Guidelines .
Generator placed in a debris free zone. See Other
General Location Guidelines .
Fuel
Generator is connected to fuel source with flexible
fuel line, has no fuel leaks and conforms to local
codes. See The Gaseous Fuel System .
Proper fuel pressure has been measured with all gas
appliances operating. See The Gaseous Fuel System .
Fuel system has been configured for the proper fuel
supply: Natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum ( LP)..
See Fuel Conversion .
Electrical
Generator neutral is connected to Automatic
Transfer Switch. See Generator AC Connection
System .
Generator is grounded. See Grounding the
Generator .
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with
the specified wiring. See Utility Circuit Connection
and Transfer Switch Communication .
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with
the specified wiring. #18AWG twisted pair wiring
from the generator control panel to the transfer
switch is installed in a separate conduit from
high voltage wires unless the insulation rating on
all wiring is rated for 600V See Transfer Switch
Communication .
Dipswitches in most transfer switches must be set
to correspond to the wattage of the generator. See
Transfer Switch Operator/Installation Manual .
Operation
Cold weather kit is installed, if required. See Cold
Weather Kit .
Correct battery type is installed and fully charged.
See Final Installation Considerations .
Generator engine oil level is at full mark. See Final
Installation Considerations .
Utility was shut off to test the operation of generator
and transfer switch. Note any fault codes and make
corrections as required .
Installation Checklist
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