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National Fire Protection Association

470 Atlantic Avenue

Boston, MA 02210

NFPA No. 70, Article 551 - Recreational Vehicles and RV Parks

NFPA No. 58 - Liquified Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA No. 1192 - Fire & Life Safety

NFPA No. 501C (ANSI A119.2) - Recreational Vehicles

California Administrative Code—Title25, Chapter 3

State of California Documents Section

P.O. Box 1015

North Highlands, CA 95660

CSA Electrical Bulletin 946 - Requirements for Internal Combustion Engine-Driven Electric

Generators for Use in Recreational Vehicles

Other possibly applicable standards for consideration:

ANSI A119.2

ANSI/RVIA-EGS-1

FMVSS 301

Recreational Vehicle Industry Association

14650 Lee Road

Chantily, VA 22021

CAN/CSA-Z240

Recreational Vehicles Bulletin 946

Canadian Standards Association

Housing and Construction Materials Section

178 Rexdale Blvd.

Rexdale, Ontario, Canada M9W 1R3

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Summary of Contents for Flex Power RVMP-AM-4L1-RV401

Page 1: ...uthorized for Installation ONLY in Recreational Vehicles Prepped by the RV Manufacturer With Fuel Lines and a Compartment for Permanent Generator Installs Do NOT Install in Any Other Application Visit...

Page 2: ...Exhaust_________________________________________________________________12 7 0 Propane_________________________________________________________________17 7 1 Gasoline__________________________________...

Page 3: ...but provides the general instructions as necessary for effectively installing and using the generator in most situations If you have any questions please contact us at RV Mobile Power LLC Phone 855 HA...

Page 4: ...rious personal injury and or severe product and property damage Only trained and experienced personnel should make adjustments while the generator is running Otherwise adjustments should be made only...

Page 5: ...as a safety risk involved and may cause personal injury product or property damage if not performed safely and within parameters set forth in this manual Always wear eye protection when performing ser...

Page 6: ...ents Section P O Box 1015 North Highlands CA 95660 CSA Electrical Bulletin 946 Requirements for Internal Combustion Engine Driven Electric Generators for Use in Recreational Vehicles Other possibly ap...

Page 7: ...3 0 GENERATOR DIMENSIONS WITHOUT FRAME 6...

Page 8: ...3 1 HANGING FRAME DIMENSIONS 7...

Page 9: ...is held horizontally during handling and is not tipped which could spill oil Care should also be taken to ensure that no fork or strap contacts the exhaust outlet on the bottom of the generator as th...

Page 10: ...must include all of the following Enough space based on the generator dimensions shown above Enough space to connect and disconnect fuel lines a remote control wiring harness and AC power output lines...

Page 11: ...6GA 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 openi...

Page 12: ...imum of 40in 2 of fresh air vented into the compartment in order to keep the generator cool Preferably the compartment vents are positioned away from the exhaust opening at the bottom of the generator...

Page 13: ...ODIFY MUFFLER Modification or alteration to the muffler will void the US Forest Service approval of the muffler A fire can be started when using a generator without a proper spark arresting exhaust sy...

Page 14: ...muffler outlet and any additional pipes 3 Connect a 90 degree elbow pipe to the vertical pipe s again using proper U bolt exhaust clamps only 4 Connect a series of horizontal pipes to route the exhau...

Page 15: ...vehicles as well as NFPA 1192 Section 6 4 3 for more details Line A provides a line beyond which the exhaust termination opening must extend to satisfy the standard and this is determined by drawing...

Page 16: ...of the vehicle can be measured by establishing a front and rear wheel departure line which is a straight line from the front and rear tire road interface to the front and rear bumper respectively See...

Page 17: ...d to the interior and 5 entry doors However unventilated compartment doors that are sealed with sealing materials gaskets foam tape or equivalent are not considered openings and therefore are exempt f...

Page 18: ...rator is not recirculating the exhaust gases or the hot air off the engine after installation After the generator has been completely installed in an outdoor space without wind and relative temperatur...

Page 19: ...son properly trained to adjust the system is required if the propane system needs any modification The propane system should be plumbed in seamless steel piping with flared ends Use the following size...

Page 20: ...e fuel system and all connections should be tested in this manner Although properly set up when installed the propane system may need to be adjusted due to elevation temperature and fuel sources 7 1 G...

Page 21: ...flared fittings to make any long connections The tubing must allow 150 psi operating pressure and have corrosion resistance equal to or better than hot dipped zinc galvanized steel When connecting to...

Page 22: ...installation of the evaporative fuel system exactly as specified in the CARB and EPA certification for the RVMP generator products Use only with approved carbon canisters from Delphi Part Number 17208...

Page 23: ...S WARNING ELECTROCUTION DANGER A generator has high voltages that can cause a severe shock or death Be aware of what is being touched inside a generator remove anything that can cause accidental touch...

Page 24: ...tor If the RV is not capable of accepting shore power connect these AC conductors to an AC distribution panel which would contain a plurality of breakers for distributing AC power to a plurality of AC...

Page 25: ...t is vented properly See ANSI RVIA LV Section 2 3 for battery compartment venting and proper installation Using a single continuous run of positive and negative conductors from the battery to the gene...

Page 26: ...uation and corresponding NEC it may also be necessary to route a ground conductor from the negative terminal of the battery to the vehicle frame again preferably using a minimum of 8 AWG Be sure to ch...

Page 27: ...Scan QR Code to view Wiring Diagram 26...

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Page 29: ...rator from inside the RV In many cases this connector will easily connect to the corresponding connector on the remote control panel but if not below is a chart of the corresponding pin functions for...

Page 30: ...ECKLIST AND STARTUP CHECK ALL OF THESE ITEMS BEFORE STARTUP INSTALLATION o Properly Sized Enclosure Clearance o Bolted Securely in Location o Vents Properly Sized o Easy Access to Controls o Hoses Wir...

Page 31: ...RV is Equipped to Accept Shore Power o Remote Controls Installed Correctly if Used GENERATOR STARTUP 1 Battery connection is secured to generator 2 Switch breaker on generator to OFF 3 Open fuel conn...

Page 32: ...RV Mobile Power LLC Phone 855 HAPPYRV Email support rvmp co www rvmp co v2 0 1 Visit rvmp co Copyright 2022 RV Mobile Power LLC All Rights Reserved 31...

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