Q4.
What
do
I
require
to
know
when
installing
my
Generating
Set?
A4
When
installing
a
Generating
Set
consideration
should
be
given
to:
Location
This
is
mainly
determined
by
related
systems
such
as
ventilation,
wiring,
fuel
and
exhaust.
Provide
a
location
away
from
high
ambient
temperatures
and
protect
it
from
adverse
weather
conditions.
Locate
the
GenSet
as
near
as
possible
to
the
main
switchboard.
Plan
for
adequate
access
and
lighting
for
service
and
maintenance
purposes.
Mounting
Mount
the
GenSet
on
a
substantial
and
level
base
and
add
anti-
vibration
mounts
if
and
when
necessary.
Ventilation
and
Cooling
Ventilation
systems
must
provide
enough
fresh
air
for
efficient
generator
cooling
and
for
engine
combustion.
The
system
must
also
remove
fumes
and
heat
produced
and
not
be
effected
by
the
direction
of
prevailing
wind.
Fuel
System
For
safe
and
satisfactory
operation,
fuel
supply
systems
must
be
designed
and
installed
carefully
and
to
all
current
codes
and
regulations.
Warning
-
Fuel
presents
the
hazard
of
fire
or
explosion
that
can
result
in
severe
personal
injury,
death
,
and/or
property
damage.
Do
not
install
a
fuel
tank
or
fuel
lines
near
exhaust
pipes.
Exhaust
System
The
purpose
of
the
exhaust
system
is
to
direct
engine
exhaust
away
from
the
engine
and
discharge
into
the
atmosphere.
An
industrial
or
residential
muffler
should
be
connected
into
the
exhaust
system
and
for
maximum
efficiency
it
should
be
plumbed
not
to
create
excessive
back
pressure
on
the
engine.
Warning
-
Exhaust
gases
are
deadley.
Plan
the
exhaust
system
carefully.
Pipe
exhaust
gases
outside
and
away
from
doors,
windows,
air
conditioning
inlets
and
any
other
inlet.
Electrical
System
Local
regulations
require
that
a
licensed
electrician
install
the
wiring
for
a
generating
set.
Proximity
to
the
main
switchboard
is
important
to
consider
so
as
to
economise
on
the
amount
of
heavy
cable
required.
If
the
installation
is
a
standby
system
,
use
a
manual
or
automatic
transfer
switch
to
protect
against
the
possibility
of
the
commercial
and
generator
supply
connecting
to
the
load
at
the
same
time.
Warning
-
Electrical
shock
can
cause
severe
personal
injury
or
death.
Use
extreme
caution
when
working
on
electrical
systems.
Q5.
When
and
how
do
I
service
and
maintain
my
GenSet?
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