RVMP Flex Power RVMP-AM-4L1-RV401, Installation Manual

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Space above the generator and to the sides for adequate cooling air flow.
WARNING
Supporting structure must be strong enough to hold and secure the generator. Insufficient structure
may cause damage to the vehicle or the generator may become detached from the vehicle causing
serious damage, injury, or death.
The generator weighs approximately 117lbs with oil and must be installed in a location that can support
the weight of the generator, as well as the motion of the generator and the added forces of the generator
when traveling (/-1G Force vertical and +/-3G Force horizontal).
Mounting of the generator will be dependent on the design of the structure, but fasteners should not
intrude into the generator more than required. If installed near wheels, install guarding to protect the
generator from debris.
When mounting on a floor , secure the generator to the floor with bolts through the bottom housing. The
generator must be installed in a vapor tight 26GA or greater enclosure to prevent both fire and vapors from
getting into the vehicle. The entire compartment (except the floor) must be lined with vapor and fire
resistive materials. All seams and openings in the barriers for wiring, mounting screws, etc must be
sealed. Appropriate materials must be used (26 gauge steel or equivalent). See NFPA 1192 for more
information. If the floor is of a combustible material, such as wood, the compartment and door must be
lined with ¼ to ½ inch thick, 4 lb/ft
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density fiberglass thermal insulation with aluminum foil facing at least
0.001 inch thick. Secure the insulation every 12 inches to the surfaces being protected by mechanical
fasteners with washers at least 1 inch in diameter.
When hanging below a floo r, use a hanging frame to hang the generator from above. Barriers to vapor
and fire must be placed between the generator and the floor. A 26GA fire barrier must be installed to
protect the floor. If the floor is plywood, steel must be used to reinforce the mechanical support for the
generator. When hanging, the generator must not be in the approach or departure angles of the vehicle
and must be above the axle line.
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