Gillette Generators SPP-180 - Manual (Page 7)

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GENERATOR CONTENTS
The GILLETTE home generator set is supplied with
the following components:
● Home generator system within soundproofed all
weather metal enclosure (Depending on option
choice, this can be an open set or a super-silent
enclosure add).
● Residential muffler system for quiet operation.
● Choice of (3) gen-set mounting systems:
A) Base direct mounting to concrete slab.
B) Base direct mounting to crushed gravel base,
secured in ground with ground stakes.
C) Base with plastic pad for floating mount on
crushed gravel.
● 3/4” NPT female coupling for gas connection.
● Four lifting holes with cover plugs.
● Two locking door keys (NOTE: One key fits all
locks.)
● One spare 20 amp fuse. (Located just above fuse
holder in control panel wiring area)
● Diagnostic LED panel.
● 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 placed on top of
generator shipping box and steel banded in place.
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 home electrical system from
the utility electrical distribution system when the
home generator is operating (see NEC 700, 701, and
702). Failure to isolate an electrical system with an
approved ATS will result in damage to home
generator and also can result in severe injury or
death to utility power workers who may receive
electrical back-feed shock from the home
generator set.
The automatic transfer switch is an optional selection
and can be used with any model GILLETTE home
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 LPG fueled generators.
The most common fuel mistakes are:
A) Not a dedicated fuel line from fuel source to
generator, on either LPG or Natural Gas fuel.
B) Not having a dedicated primary fuel regulator for
only the generator, while using LPG tank.
C) Wrong fuel pressures. (See fuel pressure
information on page 14)
D) Not understanding that fuel pipe diameter must
increase in direct proportion to fuel line length. (See
gas charts on page 12 for further details)
E) Wrong primary regulator. This is a common
problem, using an existing regulator on a LPG Tank is
typically too small for the supply needed for a
generator.
Locate the generator site. It should be as close as
possible to the natural gas meter, and as close as
possible to the home electrical distribution panel.
Determine the type of generator anchoring. There
are three types:
1) ACCEPTABLE: Generator is mounted on a
composite (plastic) pad, placed on a bed of pea
gravel or crushed stone. It “floats” in place. (See
Illustration #1)
2) ACCEPTABLE: Generator is mounted directly on a
bed of pea gravel or crushed stone (no composite
DANGER