A proper installation requires a clear understanding of the electrical code, and manufacturers installation guidelines. The home owner relies on the contractor to do things by these codes and guidelines. We have corrected many installs, for home owners who thought they had a good installation. Questions to ask: Proof of insurance, proof of License, proof of generator certification. With out all three the job shouldn’t be done.
BASIC INSTALLATION
GE AIR COOLED, LP / PROPANE SYSTEM
All Air- cooled systems include: GE generator, transfer switch, an external disconnect, and a 1 foot flexible fuel line.
What we will be responsible for in performing the basic installation:
Provide placement stones for generator with PT 2×4 frame. Generator 5’ from any combustible materials.
Delivering the Generator to job site.
Preparing the site and placing the Generator.
Installing the grounding rod and ground strap.
Electrical Hook-ups Using Components of Installation Kit
Mounting the external disconnect box to the outside of house.
Mounting automatic transfer switch, Installed on unfinished interior wall within 2 feet of main electrical panel or outside next to electric meter.
Install wiring from transfer switch to generator with control wiring.
Install remote LED monitor in basement by electrical panel. This LED will blink if ever a problem exists with the generator.
Providing and installing a starting battery in generator.
Performing a post installation test of the generator system, calibrate system output voltage & Hz, and giving an orientation to the customer on their new generator system.
Cleaning up and hauling away all installation related debris.
Fuel Tank and connection.
Installation of LP tank is the responsibility of the owner, the tank may be above or below ground.
BASIC INSTALLATION
GENERAC AIR COOLED, LP / PROPANE SYSTEM
17 kW
All Air – cooled systems include: Automatic transfer switch with built in emergency load center which is pre-wired with 30 foot and 2 foot electrical conduits, an external connection box that is pre-wired to the generator using a 5 foot electrical conduit, a cement mounting pad and a 1 foot flexible fuel line.
What we will be responsible for in performing the basic installation:
Obtaining necessary permits for installation of Generator.
Provide crushed stones for placement of generator.
Delivering the Generator to job site, place generator.
Preparing the site and placing the Generator.(Generator must be within 30 feet of electrical panel)
Installing the grounding rod and ground strap.
Electrical Hook-ups Using Components of Installation Kit
Mounting the external connection box to the outside of house.
Mounting automatic transfer switch with built in emergency load center on unfinished interior wall within 1 foot of main electrical panel.
Providing and installing a 2-pole circuit breaker in main panel.
Connect emergency circuits as follows:
(16 Circuits for Model 5244 17kw)
Routing pre-wired 30 foot conduit along surface of interior walls, connecting the conduit to the external connection box and performing wire terminal connections.
Providing and installing a starting battery in generator.
Performing a post installation test of the generator system and giving an orientation to the customer on their new Guardian Generator.
Cleaning up and hauling away all installation related debris.
Fuel Connection
Installation of LP tank is the responsibility of the owner, the tank may be above or below ground
Gas Company of your choice will quote installation and hook up of LP fuel.
