Generac Power Systems 00862-1 - Manual (Page 17)

LOCATION AND SUPPORT
GENERATOR LOCATION
The most desirable location for the generator set is
between the vehicle's main frame members However,
this is seldom possible. Most ünits must be installed
on the side of the vehicle and are difficult to reinforce.
Many
recreational vehicles have been factory
equipped with an area for the generator set. Some
vehicles may even have a generator compartment,
provided by the vehicle manufacturer.
Plan the generator location based on the following;
• The generator set must be installed on a framework that
is part of the recreational vehicle, as outlined in the para­
graph entitled “Generator Support.”
• The location must provide an access opening that is large
enough to permit generator removal (unless the genera­
tor is to be removed from underneath the supporting
framework).
• The location must provide easy access to frequently ser­
viced components, such as filters,, oil drains, spark plugs
and other common maintenance parts.
• The location must provide sufficient room to allow mini­
mum clearances as outlined in the “Generator
Compartments” section. If sound insulation is to be used
on compartment walls and ceiling, the minimum recom-
. mended applies to the space between the generator and
such insulation.
• The location must provide adequate cooling and ventilat­
ing air flow for the generator without a great deal of work
and expense.
GENERATOR SUPPORT
The generator must be securely attached to a metal
framework that has been made part of the vehicle
frame structure by bolting or welding; The metal
framework on which the generator will rest and which
will restrain the generator set should consist of at
least two horizontal beams. These beams should con­
sist of (a) 1-1/2 inch square,. li gauge steel tubing
OR (b) 1-1/2 inch, 11 gauge angle iron. A typical sup­
porting frame with horizontal support tubing, is shown
in Figure 14.
The generator can be instalied so that it sits on top oT
the horizontal support tubing, if the vehicle design
permits. Another method is to suspend thé generator
below the horizontal support tubing by means of suit­
able, structurally sound metal framework. The follow­
ing general rules apply;
• Vehicle construction MUST be capable of supporting the
weight of the generator.
• Whether the generator is mounted above the horizontal
support tubing or suspended below the tubing, the sup­
porting frame used must be structurally sound.
• If the generator cannot be bolted directly to the support­
ing frame or support tubing, consider using additional
tubing, angle brackets or other supports to give the sup­
porting frame sufficient strength.
Figure 14 — Typical Horizontal Support Frame
SUSPENDED MOUNTING
The location of a suspended mounting system must
be carefully planned, keeping the following general
rules in mind;
• Protect the generator against road splash and debris.
Baffles or splash guards may be required to protect cer­
tain areas of the generator. To make sure the generator is
adequately protected, road test the installation through
mud, water and slush.
• The installer must make certain that selected location will
permit adequate cooling and ventilating air flow to be
supplied.
Supplied with your generator are two brackets that
may be used for the suspended system as shown in
Figure 15. Use the provided bolts and washers to
attach the brackets to the genset.
Figure 15 — Typical Suspended Mounting System
IMPORTANT; If supplied brackets are used for sus­
pended mounting, four 3/8”-16 bolts, lockwashers and
flatwashers must be tightened in the generator
mounting holes.
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