Generac Power Systems 6103 EcoGen, Installation Manuallines

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Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators iii
Section 1
1.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1.1 Read This Manual Thoroughly ...................................................................................................... 1
1.1.2 How to Obtain Service .................................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Safety Rules .......................................................................................................................... 2
1.2.1 General Hazards ........................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.2 Electrical Hazards ......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2.3 Fire Hazards ................................................................................................................................. 3
1.2.4 Explosion Hazards ........................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 General Rules ....................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 Before You Begin .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.3.2 Standards Index ............................................................................................................................ 4
Section 2 Unpacking and Inspection
2.1 General .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Required Tools ..................................................................................................................... 7
2.3 Unpacking ............................................................................................................................. 8
2.4 Parts Shipped Loose ......................................................................................................... 11
Section 3 Site Selection and Preparation
3.1 Site Selection ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.1.1 Installation Guidelines ................................................................................................................. 14
3.2 Site Preparation .................................................................................................................. 15
3.2.1 Material Sufficient for Level Installation ...................................................................................... 16
Section 4 Generator Placement
4.1 Generator ............................................................................................................................ 17
4.2 Fascia Skirt Installation (If Applicable) ............................................................................ 18
Section 5 Fuel Conversion/Gas Connections
5.1 Fuel Conversion ................................................................................................................. 19
5.2 Fuel Requirements and Recommendations .................................................................... 19
5.3 Fuel Consumption .............................................................................................................. 20
5.4 Fuel Line Sizing .................................................................................................................. 20
5.4.1 Natural Gas Pipe Sizing .............................................................................................................. 21
5.4.2 LP Vapor Pipe Sizing .................................................................................................................. 21
5.4.3 Gas Installation Summary ........................................................................................................... 22
5.5 Installing and Connecting Gas Lines ............................................................................... 22
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