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PAGE 30 — DCA-15SPX3 GENERATOR— PARTS & OPERATION MANUAL — REV. #2 (09/03/01)
DCA-15SPX3 — INSTALLATION
Outdoor Installation
Install the generator in a location where it will not be exposed
to rain or sunshine. Make sure the generator is on secure
level ground so that it cannot slide or shift around. Also
install the generator in a manner so that the exhaust will not
be discharged in the direction of nearby homes.
The installation site must be relatively free from moisture
and dust. All electrical equipment should be protected from
excessive moisture. Failure to do will result in deterioration
of the insulation and will result in short circuits and
grounding.
Foreign materials such as dust, sand, lint and abrasive
materials have a tendency to cause excessive wear, to the
engine and alternator parts.
CAUTION :
Pay close attention to ventilation when
operating the generator inside tunnels and
caves. The engine exhaust contains
noxious elements. Engine exhaust must
be routed to a ventilated area.
Indoor Installation
Exhaust gases from diesel engines are extremely poisonous.
Whenever an engine is installed indoors the exhaust fumes
must be vented to the outside. The engine should be installed
at least two feet from any outside wall. Using an exhaust
pipe which is too long or too small can cause excessive
back pressure which will cause the engine to overheat.
Eliminate the danger of deadly carbon monoxide gas.
Remember that exhaust fumes from any diesel engine are
very poisonous if discharged in a closed room, but harmless
if allowed to mix with the outside air. If the generator is
installed indoors, you must make provisions from venting
the engine exhaust to the outside of the building.
DO NOT cover ventilation areas on the enclosure. Covering
the ventilation grids will cause the engine to overheat.
CAUTION :
An electric shock is apt to happen when
vibrators are used. Pay close attention to
handling when operating vibrators and
always use rubber boots and gloves to
insulate the body from electrical shock.
Generator Grounding
To guard against electrical shock and possible damage to
the equipment, it is important to provide a good EARTH
ground.
Article 250 (Grounding) of the National Electrical Code (NEC)
provides guide lines for proper grounding and specifies the
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NEC articles 250-64(b) and 250-66 set the following
grounding requirements:
1. Use one of the following wire types to connect the
generator to earth ground.
a. Copper - 10 AWG (5.3 mm
2
) or larger.
b. Aluminum - 8 AWG (8.4 mm
2
) or larger.
2. When grounding the generator (Figure 12) connect the
ground cable between the lock washer and the nut on
the generator and tighten the nut fully. Connect the other
end of the ground cable to earth ground.
3. NEC article 250-52(c) specifies that the earth ground
rod should be buried a minimum of 8 ft. into the ground.
When connecting the generator to
any buildings electrical system
ALWAYS consult with a licensed
electrician.
NOTE