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Installation Review and Startup
INSTALLATION REVIEW
Before starting the genset inspect the installation
and check (
√) each of the following questions if it can
be answered “YES”. If an item cannot be checked
provision must be made to satisfy the requirement.
[ ] Is the control panel on the genset easily acces-
sible for starting and stopping the genset and
resetting the circuit breaker?
[ ] Is there easy access for checking and adding
engine oil, replacing the spark plug and chang-
ing the air filter?
[ ] Is the genset securely bolted in place?
[ ] Are all specified clearances provided?
[ ] Are the air inlet and outlet openings free of ob-
structions?
[ ] Is there access for draining engine oil?
[ ] Are all tailpipe connections tight and all hang-
ers and support straps secure?
[ ] Does the tailpipe terminate at least 1 inch
(25 mm) beyond the perimeter of the vehicle
and at least 6 inches (153 mm) away from any
opening into the vehicle?
[ ] Is the genset located outside the vehicle interior
or separated by approved vapor-tight and fire-
resistive materials?
[ ] Are all openings into the vehicle, such as for AC
wiring, sealed to keep out engine exhaust? Are
AC conduit connectors sealed inside and out-
side?
[ ] Have all AC connections been inspected and
approved?
[ ] Has a properly sized battery(ies) been installed
in a ventilated compartment isolated from the
genset?
[ ] Have properly sized battery cables been
installed and secured at sufficient intervals to
prevent chaffing and contact with sharp edges,
fuel lines and hot exhaust parts?
[ ] Are all fuel connections tight?
[ ] Has the fuel line been secured at sufficient in-
tervals to prevent chaffing and contact with
sharp edges, electrical wiring and hot exhaust
parts?
STARTUP
When all the items on the Installation Review check
list have been checked , connect the battery cables
to the battery, positive (+) cable first.
WARNING
Batteries give off explosive gases
that can cause severe personal injury. Do not
smoke near batteries. Keep flames, sparks, pilot
lights, electrical arcs and arc-producing
equipment and all other ignition sources well
away.
Read the Operator’s Manual and perform the main-
tenance and pre-start checks instructed. The gen-
set is shipped from the factory with the proper level
of engine oil, which should nevertheless be checked
before the genset is started. Start and operate the
genset, following all the instructions and safety pre-
cautions in the Operator’s Manual.
WARNING
EXHAUST GAS IS DEADLY! Do not
operate the genset when the vehicle is indoors
or where exhaust can accumulate.
Check for fuel and exhaust leaks and unusual
noises while the genset is running under full and in-
termediate loads. Do not place the genset in service
until all fuel and exhaust leaks have been fixed and
operation is satisfactory.
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by any means, is strictly prohibited.
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