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Installation Manual
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Rheem / Ruud standby generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Rheem or Ruud brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Rheem / Ruud generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with standby generators and how to avoid them. This product is only for use as an optional generato
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Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions........................ 4 Installation .................................... 7 Owner Responsibilities.........................................7 Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities........................7 Cold Weather Kit .............................................7 Unpacking Precautions ........................................8 Delivery Inspection............................................8 Shipment Contents............................
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Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains Breathing carbon monoxide could result important instructions that should be followed during in death, serious injury, headache, fatigue, installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, nausea or fainting. Safety Symbols and Meanings Operate this pr
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WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. flammable and explosive, which could cause Failure to properly ground generator could result burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, in electrocution. serious injury and/or property damage. Failure to isolate generator from utility power could result in death or serious injury to electric utility Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and workers due to backfeed of electrical e
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WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the or structures resulting in death, serious engine to start at any time without warning injury and/or property damage. Contact with resulting in minor or moderate injury. muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury. Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from the DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases. control panel for shipping. Allow equipment to cool be
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Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities Installation Equipment Description compatible with the generator. This product is only for use as an optional generator system which provides an alternate source of electric power and installation and start-up manual. to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any codes, industry standards, laws, and regulations. power outage, could cause discomfo
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Unpacking Precautions Shipment Contents The unit is shipped ready for installation. Avoid damage from The home generator system is supplied with: dropping, bumping, collision, etc. Store and unpack carton with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton. Delivery Inspection After removing the carton, carefully inspect the generator for any damage that may have occurred during shipment. If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the per
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Installation Checklist Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Operation Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed and in working Cold weather kit is installed in temperatures below 30°F order. (4°C). See Cold Weather Kit. Smoke detector(s) installed and in working order. Correct battery type is installed and fully charged. See Final Installation Considerations. Placement Generator engine oil
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Generator Placement Before installing generator, consult with home owner and convey the following requirements, which must be satisfied before the installation is complete. There are two equally important safety concerns in regards to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. There are also several general location guidelines that must be met before the installation in considered complete. WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon mo
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Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING The arrows in the figure below point to POTENTIAL points of entry for Carbon Monoxide Gas. E E C C B B F F D D G G All fossil fuel burning equipment, such as standby generators, contains carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the B - windows engine exhaust. CO gas is odorless, colorless and tasteless C - doors and is unlikely to be noticed until a person is overcome. D - ventilation intakes CO gas can kill you
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parallel to the building or structure. DO NOT direct STANDBY the generator exhaust towards a potentially occupied GENERATOR building, structure, windows, doors, ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage doors or other openings where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into potentially occupied building or structure. ENGINE EXHAUST leaves or debris normally accumulates. Position standby generator in an area where winds will carr
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Examples of standby generator locations to reduce the risk Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE of fire: RISK OF FIRE Requirements: NFPA 37 2010, section 4. 1. 4, Engines Located Outdoors. Vertical Clearances Engines, and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors shall be located at least 1.5m (5 ft) from openings in walls and at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from structures having combustible walls. A minimum separation shall not be required where either of the
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Generator Installations NOTICE The figures below demonstrate the minimum installation distances allowed to structures and items shown in legend. A A A 18 in. (45.7 cm) min. 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction Standby Standby 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction B B A A 18 in. 5 ft (1.5 m) 18 in. (45.7 cm) min. (45.7 cm) min. Standby Standby Exhaust Direction 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction B 5 ft (1.5 m) A A B Legend for Generator Locations to reduce the risk of fire. A Stan
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Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations The 3/4 inch N.P.T. fuel inlet connector (A) and electrical inlet location (B) is shown below. A ½ inch knock-out is provided for the electrical inlet. This inlet may be enlarged or supplemented to accommodate a maximum conduit size of 1 ½ inches. Ensure that the installed conduit(s) enter the unit in the zone shown in the drawing such that they properly enter the electrical box and do not interfere with the fully opened roof. The home generator is suppl
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Lifting the Generator WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could cause electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious injury. Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result in serious injury. If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any power lines. DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance. Use lifting pipes as described in Lifting the Generator. DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur. The generator weighs more than 500
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Access Ports The generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access panels, as shown. The access panels and the components located behind them are listed below: A - Roof (Control Panel, air filter, oil dipstick, and circuit breaker) B - Front Access Panel (oil drain and oil filter) C -Battery Panel (battery and generator data label) D - Rear Access Panel (fuel regulator, fuel selector, and engine starter) E - Control Panel Cover (field wiring and control wires) Each generator
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To open roof: To remove rear panel: 1. Insert key into lock (A) of front panel. Gently push 1. Ensure the roof is in the open position. down on roof above the lock to aid in turning the key. 2. Remove the two bolts (C) that secure the panel to the Turn key one quarter turn clockwise. unit. 2. Lift roof to the open position. C To remove front panel: 1. Remove the two bolts (B) that secure the panel to the unit. B 3. Lift panel to remove from unit. A To secure rear panel: 1. Slide panel i
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The Gaseous Fuel System D The information below is provided to assist gaseous fuel system technicians in planning installations. In no C way should this information be interpreted to override applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel B supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise. E A WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, F serious injury and/or property damage. LP g
