Mounting
Read the entire manual and housing/exhaust kit
instructions before installing the generator set The
generator set is designed for two very different types
of
installations; conventional compartment mount installa:
tions and under-floor mount installations. Choose the
appropriate section describing each and carefully fol-
low the instructions given.
CONVENTIONAL
COMPARTMENT
MOUNT
In a conventional installation the generator set is actu-
ally installed on a framework that is part of the recrea-
tional vehicle
(RV).
This framework must be constructed
in accordance with the safety-approved specifications
contained in the following Compartment Construction
section..
Unless generator set
is
to be removed from underneath,
plan the location for an access opening to be large
enough
to
permit set removal. Allow additional clear-
ance for easy access
to
the oil fill, drain, filter and oil
dipstick as well as the air cleaner element, circuit
breaker, governor adjustments, carburetor adjustments,
Start/Stop switch, and DC fuse. The locations of each
are shown in Figure
1.
Design the compartment large enough for the generator
set, with
0.6
inch
(15
mm)
minimum clearance between
the generator set and compartment walls and ceiling
(and acoustical material, if used). See Figures
2
and
3.
Compartment
Construction
1.
Install the generator set
in
its own compartment.
Separatethe compartment area from the living quar-
ters and any fuel supply (gasoline
or
propane) with a
vapor-tight wall. See Figures
2
and
3
for minimum
clearances and compartment size.
2.
Line the compartment walls with 26-gauge galvan-
ized steel
or
a materialof comparable strength, dur-
ability and fire resistance (see NFPA
70, NEC
and
California Title
25
for
complete details).
3.
Construct the compartment floor in a manner
so
as
to prevent oil, fuel or water accumulation. Com-
partment drainage can be accomplished
by
1
/2
inch
(13
mm)
diameter holes as shown
on
the com-
partment floor drawings, Figure
3.
Fire presents the hazard of
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jaWAR"G1
severe personal injury or death.
To
prevent a fire hazard,
do
not position the
muif/er directly below
a
drain
hole.
Do
NOT
use absorbent sound proofing material on
compartment floor. The floor should have minimal
openings to reduce sound level.
4.
Equip base with an oil drain hole to the outside of
compartment.
Do
not mount the muffler below the
oil drain valve.
Exhaust gases present the haz-
ard of severe personal injury or
death. Make the comparfment walls vapor-tight to
the interior of the vehicle toprevent exhaust fumes
from entering ihe vehicle coach.
5.
Secure the generator set mounting plate to support
frame using
318-1
E
UNC,
grade
5
screws. The back
two mounting holes are supplied with weld nuts to
facilitate installing screws. The front
two
holes can
be secured with 318-1
6
screws, lockwashers and
nuts. The front holes are square to allow use of
3/8-16 cage nuts if desired.
See
Figure
3.
1-1
Road vibrations can cause com-
ponent damage
to
generator set
if unit mounting plate is not fastened securely
to
vehicle compartment, Use screws
of
sufficient
length
to
allow a minimum of
1-1f2
threads
to
extend through nut
to
ensure maximum holding
power.
5
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