1. Introduction
1-1
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual is a guide for the installation of the gen-
erator set (genset) models listed on the front cover.
Proper installation is essential for top performance.
Read through this manual before starting the instal-
lation.
This manual addresses the following aspects of the
installation:
• Location and Mounting
• Exhaust Connections
• Fuel Connections
• Electrical Connections (AC power output, con-
trol and battery)
• Startup
WARNING
Improper installation can result in
severe personal injury, death and equipment
damage. The installer must be qualified to per-
form the installation of electrical and mechani-
cal equipment.
See the Operator’s Manual for operation and main-
tenance and the Service Manual for service.
NOTE: Manuals are updated from time to time to re-
flect changes in the equipment and its specifica-
tions. For this reason, only the copy of the installa-
tion manual supplied with the genset should be used
as a guide for the installation.
INSTALLATION CODES AND STANDARDS
FOR SAFETY
The builder of the RV bears sole responsibility for
the selection of the appropriate genset, for its prop-
er installation and for obtaining approvals from the
authorities (if any) having jurisdiction over the
installation. These sets meet the basic require-
ments of the Standard for Safety for Engine Gener-
ator Sets for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI/RVIA
EGS-1. They are suitable for installation in accor-
dance with:
• The National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, Ar-
ticle 551
• The Standard on Recreational Vehicles, NFPA
No. 501C
Federal, State and local codes, such as the Califor-
nia Administrative Code—Title 25 (RV installation),
might also be applicable. Installation codes and rec-
ommendations can change from time-to-time and
are different in different countries, states and mu-
nicipalities. It is recommended that the standards in
Table 1-1 be obtained for reference.
TABLE 1-1. REFERENCE CODES AND
STANDARDS
NFPA Nos.
70 & 501C
National Fire Protection Association
470 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA 02210
ANSI/RVIA-EGS-1
Recreational Vehicle Industry Association
14650 Lee Road, Chantily, VA 22021
California Adminis-
trative Code—Title
25, Chapter 3
State of California Documents Section
P.O. Box 1015, North Highlands, CA 95660
GENSET OUTLINE DRAWINGS
See
Outline Drawings
for the dimensions of the
genset and the locations of the mounting bolt holes,
inlet and outlet air openings, oil drain plug, mainte-
nance access door and connection points (fuel, bat-
tery, remote control, AC, exhaust).
See your Onan dealer for large-scale drawings and
a floor template to locate the opening cutouts.
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