Milton CAT G200LG4 200kW_250kVA LG Installation Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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1.1 GENERATOR INSTALLATION
This equipment is a liquid-cooled, engine-driven
generator set. The generator is designed to supply
electrical power that operates critical electrical loads
during utility power failure. The unit has been facto-
ry-installed in a weather resistant, all metal enclosure
and is intended for outdoor installation only.
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If this generator is used to power electrical load
circuits normally powered by a utility power
source, it is required by code to install a trans-
fer switch. The transfer switch must effectively
isolate the electric system from the utility distri-
bution system when the generator is operating
(NEC 701). Failure to isolate an electrical system
by such means results in damage to the genera-
tor and may also result in injury or even death
to utility power workers due to backfeed of
electrical energy.
1.2 BEFORE INSTALLATION
Before installing this equipment, check the ratings
of both the generator and the transfer switch. Read
“Emergency Isolation Method” and “Total Circuit
Isolation Method”.
The generator’s rated wattage/amperage capacity
must be adequate to handle all electrical loads that
the unit will power. The critical (essential) loads may
need to be grouped together and wired into a sepa-
rate “emergency” distribution panel.
DANGER
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Connecting this generator to an electrical system
normally supplied by an electric utility shall be
by means of a transfer switch, so as to isolate
the electric system from the utility distribution
system when the generator is operating. Failure
to isolate the electric system by these means
will result in damage to the generator and may
also result in injury or death to utility workers
due to backfeed of electrical energy.
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If an open bottom is used, the engine-generator
is to be installed over non-combustible materi-
als and should be located such that combustible
materials are not capable of accumulating under
the generator set.
Only qualified, competent installation contractors
or electricians thoroughly familiar with applicable
codes, standards and regulations should install this
standby electric power system. The installation must
comply strictly with all codes, standards and regula-
tions pertaining to the installation.
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After the system has been installed, do nothing
that might render the installation in noncompli-
ance with such codes, standards and regulations.
‹ 1.2.1 NFPA STANDARDS
The following published standards booklets pertain-
ing to standby electric systems are available form
the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269:
• NFPA No. 37, STATIONARY COMBUSTION
ENGINES AND GAS TURBINES
• NFPA No. 54, NATIONAL FUEL GAS CODE
• NFPA No. 58, LIQEEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
CODE
• NFPA 70, NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE (NEC)
• NFPA 99, STANDARD FOR HEALTH CARE
FACILITIES
• NFPA 101, LIFE SAFETY CODE
• NFPA 110, STANDARD FOR EMERGENCY AND
STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
• NFPA 220, STANDARD TYPES OF BUILDING
CONSTRUCTIN
NOTE:
It is essential to use the latest version of any stan-
dard to ensure that the generator and its accesso-
ries comply with all the applicable standards and
local codes.
‹ 1.2.2 OTHER PUBLISHED STANDARDS
In addition to NFPA standards, the following informa-
tion pertaining to the installation and use of standby
electric systems is available:
• Article X, NATIONAL BUILDING CODE, available
from the American Insurance Association, 85 John
Street, New York, N.Y. 10038.
• AGRICULTURAL WIRING HANDBOOK, obtainable
from the Food and Energy Council, 909 University
Avenue, Columbia, MO, 65201.
• ASAE EP-364.2, INSTALLATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF FARM STANDBY ELECTRIC
POWER, available from the American Society
of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Road, St.
Joseph, MI 49085.
• A52.1, AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD
FOR CHIMNEYS, FIREPLACES AND VENTING
SYSTEMS, available from the American National
Standard Institute, 1430 Broadway, New York, N.Y.
10018.
Section 1 - General Information
Liquid-cooled Generators