Gillette Generators SP-1500 - Manual (Page 11)

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● Starting battery is not included. See page 17 for
battery supply information.
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All gen-sets have the required vibration isolators
between generator and steel mounting skid base. No
further vibration isolation is required.
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Dry fuel input pipe is supplied for fuel connection.
Installer must supply fuel line and a Stainless Steel
Flexible Exhaust Hose at the point of muffler
connection for pipe vibration damping.
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One owner/operator panel.
NOTE: All accessory items will be pre-mounted and
wired to generator. If separate automatic transfer
switch (ATS) is ordered, it is shipped loose in
cardboard shipping box, separate from standby gen-
set.
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH
(ATS)
If this generator set is used to provide
temporary electric power to circuits when loss of
normal utility power occurs, it is required by National
Electric Code, to install an automatic transfer switch
(ATS).
The ATS must isolate the standby generator electrical
system from the utility electrical distribution system
when the standby generator is operating (see NEC
700, 701, and 702). Failure to isolate an electrical
system with an approved ATS will result in damage to
standby generator and also can result in severe
injury or death to utility power workers who may
receive electrical back-feed shock from the
standby generator set.
The automatic transfer switch is an optional selection
and can be used with any model GILLETTE generator
set. All installation procedures, operating cautions,
and warranties are responsibility of the separate
manufacturers of the ATS.
PRE-INSTALLATION PLANNING
The beginning installation requires some thought and
planning. The following illustrations are meant to
familiarize reader with typical installation
circumstances and to plan the best installation
possible.
First, Federal, State, and local codes may be a factor.
The local fire department can be of help on learning
these codes. As with all generators, your generator
must be installed in accordance with current NFPA-37
and NFPA-70 standards. Contact your local electrical
inspector or city hall to insure you are aware of all
codes and regulations. Contact your natural gas
supplier to verify that increased BTU gas demand can
be handled with existing NG gas meter. The same is
true for LPV fueled generators.
The most common dry fuel mistakes are:
A) Not having a dedicated fuel line from fuel source to
generator, on either LPV or Natural Gas fuel.
B) Not having a dedicated LPV primary fuel regulator
mounted on the LPG vapor withdrawal fuel tank.
C) Wrong fuel pressures. (See fuel pressure
information on page 20)
D) Not understanding that fuel pipe diameter must
increase in direct proportion to fuel line length. (See
gas charts on page 20 for further details)
E) Wrong primary regulator. This is a common
problem, using an existing regulator on a LPV Tank is
typically too small for the supply needed to run a
generator.
GENERATOR LOCATION GUIDELINES
Locate the generator site. It should be as close as
possible to the natural gas meter, and as close as
possible to the electrical distribution panel.
A) Install self housed generator only in outside area.
B) Place generator on level cement slab that has
provisions for water drainage around perimeter.
C) Install generator where sump pump output, roof
run-off from water, snow, or ice, rain down spots,
steam discharge, water sprinklers, or any other such
actions will not flood the generators.
DANGER
WARNING
A running engine gives off toxic exhaust
fumes, which cause headache, fatigue,
dizziness, nausea, vomiting, seizures,
fainting, or death.
OPERATE HOUSED GENERATOR ONLY
OUTDOORS
OR
OPEN GEN-SETS IN SPECIAL VENTED,
UNINHABITED BUILDING