Installation Guidelines for Air-Cooled Generators
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Section 4
Generator Placement
4.1 — Generator
With the Site Selection and Preparation performed, proceed with placement and installation of the generator itself.
See Figure 4-1. All air-cooled generators come with a composite pad. The composite pad elevates the generator and
helps prevent water from pooling around the bottom. Place the generator (with composite pad) on a concrete pad or
four inches (102 mm) of compacted pea gravel. Check local codes to see what type of site base is required. If a con-
crete pad is required, all federal, state and local codes must be followed. Place the generator on the mounting pad and
position correctly based on the dimensional information presented in Subsection 3.1 — Site Selection.
NOTE: Generator must be level within 0.5 inches (13 mm).
NOTE: If the composite pad is removed for concrete mounting, the fascia kit will not fit.
Figure 4-1. Composite Pad
Four mounting points are provided for securing the generator to concrete- two holes at the inside front of the enclosure
and two outside rear mounting brackets. See Figure 4-2.
NOTE: Use the template at the top of the generator carton to mark the concrete pad for drilling of the two front
mounting holes. For dimensions of the two rear mounting holes, see Subsection 10.1 — Installation Drawing.
NOTE: Use the zinc plated mounting brackets provided with the other loose parts shipped. Do not use the
brackets from the shipping pallet to anchor the generator to the concrete pad.
Figure 4-2. Generator Mounting Points
Rear Mounting Brackets
Front Mounting Holes
