Gillette Generators SPMD-2500 THRU SPMD-4000 - Manual (Page 12)

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moved, use (2) steel pipes thru the lift point, to lift gen-set. This mounting location of gen-set is important. It
must be installed in an area that is protected from harmful gases, liquids, dust, metallic particles, shock, or
vibrations. It should be installed in an outdoor location, so that exhaust fumes are vented to the atmosphere. The
factory installed weather and sound protected enclosure is designed to keep out undesirable weather elements.
WARNING
Unbalanced Weight
Improper lifting can
cause severe injury or
death and equipment
damage
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set
using lifting bars
inserted through the
lifting holes on the skid.
Generator Lifting
Height
Width
Length
To lift the generator, always use spreader
bars,
chains, eyehooks and other
hardware that is of sufficient strength to lift
at least three times the weight of the
generators
Lifting Bars
Lifting Bars
FIGURE 2
1. Exhaust end must always be turned away or
parallel with building and minimum 5 feet away.
2. Exhaust end is not to be directed towards
play areas, patios, under canopies or overhangs,
or where people or animals congregate.
3. Do not install generator under deck of house.
4. Furnace and other habited building air intakes
should be minimum 20 feet from exhaust end.
5. Windows and doors on adjacent walls, to be
closed at all times, during generator operation.
6. Nearest roof overhang vent or window locations
should be minimum 10 feet from exhaust end.
SUGGESTIONS FOR GENERATOR LOCATIONS
5'
5'
APPROX.
10'
OCCUPIED
BUILDING
PREFERRED
ACCEPTABLE
#
1
G
E
N
E
R
A
T
O
R
#
2
G
E
N
E
R
A
T
O
R
GAS
METER
DANGER
TOXIC FUMES
MAY ENTER
BUILDING
BUILDING AIR
INTAKE AREA
N
O
A
IR
IN
T
A
K
E
A
R
E
A
FIGURE 3