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Model 100199
SAFETY
Part No. 101049 Rev. B
PLACEMENT & INSTALLATION GUIDELINES FOR CHAMPION 8.5KW
HOME STANDBY GENERATOR TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA) STANDARD NFPA 37
REQUIREMENTS AND TESTING
REQUIREMENTS:
NFPA 37 2010, section 4.1.4, Engines Located Outdoors.
Engines, and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are
installed outdoors shall be located at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from
openings in walls and at least 1.5 m (5 ft.) from structures
having combustible walls. A minimum separation shall not be
required where either of the following conditions exist:
1. The adjacent wall of the structure has a
fi
re resistance
rating of at least 1 hour.
2. The weatherproof enclosure is constructed of
noncombustible materials and has been demonstrated
that a
fi
re within the enclosure will not ignite combustible
materials outside the enclosure.
ANNEX A EXPLANATORY MATERIAL
A.4.1.2 (2) Means of demonstrating compliance are by means of
full-scale
fi
re tests or by calculating procedures, such as those
given in NFPA 555, Guide on Methods for Evaluating Potential for
Room Flashover.
To comply with condition 2 the weatherproof enclosure has
been constructed of non-combustible materials and full-scale
fi
re tests have been performed to demonstrate that a
fi
re within
the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the
enclosure.
Based on this testing and the requirements of NFPA 37, Sec.
4.1.4, the guidelines for installation of the Champion 8.5kW
home standby generator are changed to 17.7 inches (45 cm)
from the backside of the generator to a combustible wall. All
other location and distances remain the same as noted in the
Operators and Installation manuals.
These guidelines are based upon
fi
re testing of the generator
enclosure and Champion’s requirement for air
fl
ow for proper
operation. Local codes may be different and more restrictive.
