installation Checklist
Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector
Carbon Monoxide (CQ) detector installed and in working
order.
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Smoke detector(s) installed and in working order.
Placement
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Required permits have been obtained.
Generator placed in an area free from Carbon Monoxide
(CO) buildup. See Placement of Standby Generator to
Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
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Generator placed in an area compliant to NFPA 37. See
Placement of Standby Generator to Reduce the Risk of
Fire.
Generator placed in an area free from water damage. See
Other General Location Guidelines.
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Generator placed in an area free from utility and other
home systems. See Other General Location Guidelines.
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Generator placed in a debris free zone. See Other General
Location Guidelines.
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Generator placed on flat ground with provisions for water
drainage. See Other General Location Guidelines.
Fuel
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Generator is connected to fuel source with flexible fuel line,
has no fuel leaks and conforms to local codes. See The
Gaseous Fuel System.
Proper fuel pressure has been measured with ail gas
appliances operating. See The Gaseaus Fuel System.
Fuel system has been configuredd#orthe proper fuel supply:
Natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum ( LP). See Fuel
Conversion.
[] Fuel type: (circle one)
NG,
bP
Fuel pipe size used: (circleene)
3/4"
1"
See NFPA 54, Chapter 6.
Fuel pressure at fuel inlet port with generator omandal
full load and ail gas appliances turmed'on andvoperating
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1-1/2?
Electrical
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Generator neutral is connected to Automatic-Transfer
switch. See Generator AC Connection System.
Generator is grounded. See Grounding the Generator and
NFPA 70,NEC, Article 250.358.
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with the
specified wiring. See Utility Circuit Connection and
Transfer Switch Communication.
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with the
specified wiring. #18AWG twisted pair wiring from the
generator control panel to the transfer switch is installed
in a separate conduit from high voltage wires unless
the insulation rating on all wiring is rated for 600V. See
Transfer Switch Communication.
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Dipswitches in most transfer switches must be set to
correspond to the wattage of the generator. $ee Transifer
Switch Operator/installation Manual.
Operation
Cold weather kit is installed in temperatures below 30°F
(4°C). See Cold Weather Kit.
Correct battery type is installed and fully charged. See
Final installation Considerations.
Generator engine oil level is at full mark. See Final
installation Considerations.
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Circuit breaker is in the ON position.
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Utility was shut off to test the operation of generator and
transfer switch. Note any fault codes and make corrections
as required.
[-] AC Voltage Output
[] Frequency Output
Owner Information
Name:
Address:
Phone/e-mail:
Unit Information
Generator Model:
Generator SerialNumber:
installing Contractor Information
Name:
Address:
Phone/FAX:
Electrician:
Signature:
Plumber:
Signature:
inspector Information
Name:
Address:
Title:
Inspection Date:
This generator has been installed per the manufacturer's
instructions:
installing Contractor Signature:
Date: