TT-1633 6/16
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Installation Procedure
1.1 Remove the generator set from
service.
1. Press the OFF button on the generator set
controller.
2. Disconnect the utility power to the generator set.
3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
1.2 Install the oil pan heater.
Note:
Center the oil pan heater on the bottom of the oil
pan with the pressure sensitive side adhered to
every surface in contact with the pad.
4. Determine where the oil pan heater will be installed
and clean the installation area with a non--oil based
solvent such as isopropyl alcohol or heptane.
5. Slowly peel the adhesive cover from the oil pan
heater.
6. Position and apply the heater pad to the bottom
surface of the oil pan.
Note:
The heater pad should be between 21
_
C and 38
_
C
(70
_
F and 100
_
F) when applied to the oil pan.
7. To ensure a good adhesive bond, use a heat gun to
warm the heater pad. Apply pressure evenly to
remove any air pockets.
Note:
To prevent damage, the power cord must not
touch
any heated
surfaces
or
moving
components. Ensure adequate clearance from
hot surfaces or moving parts.
8. Use the wire ties provided to secure the power cord
as needed and to provide strain relief. When
secured, ensure that the power cord does not
touch any hot surfaces or moving parts and provide
adequate clearance for the cord.
Note:
To energize the oil pan heater, the oil pan heater
must be connected to a utility power source. See
the drawings supplied with the generator set for
conduit/stub--up locations.
9. Connect the oil pan heater to a power source. For
120 VAC kits, plug the cord into a 120 VAC
receptacle. For 240 VAC kits, connect the cord
leads to a 240 VAC power source. Do not touch the
oil pan heater when hot!
1.3 Restore the generator set to
service.
10. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead last.
11. Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.
