Installation; For The Home Owner; Owner Orientation; Fuel Factors - Rheem GEN10AD Manual Del Operario

Installation

We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason,
Rheem has made every effort to provide for a safe,
streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because each
installation is unique, it is impossible to know of and advise
the trade of all conceivable procedures and methods by
which installation might be achieved. Neither could we know
of possible hazards and/or the results of each method or
procedure. For these reasons,
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing
contractors should attempt residential generator
system installations. Installations must strictly
comply with all applicable codes, industry
standards and regulations.
Your Rheem residential generator is supplied with this
"Operator's Manual" and a separate "Installation Manual".
These are important documents and should be retained by
the owner after the installation has been completed.

For the Home Owner:

To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand Owner Orientation in
this manual before contracting or starting your
residential generator installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your Rheem residential generator, your
dealer, a licensed electrician or your utility power provider.
The residential generator warranty is VOID unless
the system is installed by licensed electrical and
plumbing professionals.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, the Installation manual contains all
the information required to properly install and start the
residential generator. This Operator's Manual describes
essential circuit selection, routine operation and owner
maintenance procedures. If you need more information, call
(877) 369-9400, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.

Owner Orientation

This section provides residential generator owners with the
information necessary to achieve the most satisfactory and
cost effective installation possible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant
to familiarize you with the installation options available with
your residential generator. A thorough understanding of
these options will provide fundamental control over the cost
of your installation, as well as ensure your final satisfaction
and security.
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Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types,
and distances are the factors that must be considered when
negotiating with an installation professional. Remember
that as the distance from the existing electrical service and
gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree
bends in the fuel supply increases; compensations in piping
and wiring materials must be made. This is necessary to
comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage
drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct
affect on the overall price of your residential
generator installation.
NOTE: In some areas you may need to acquire electrical
permits for installing the residential generator, building
permits for installing gas lines, and permits for noise
allowances. Your installer should check your local codes
AND obtain the permits before installing the system.

Fuel Factors

An important consideration affecting the entire installation
is the type of fuel used by your residential generator. This
generator system was factory tested and adjusted using
either LP vapor or natural gas. For proper engine function,
factors that are inherent to each of these fuels, your
location and the duration of possible utility interruptions are
important considerations in the following fuel guidelines:
• Use clean, dry fuel, free of moisture or any
particulate material. Using fuels outside the following
recommended values may cause performance
problems.
• In engines set up to run on propane (LP), commercial
grade HD5 propane with a minimum fuel energy of
500 BTUs/ft3 with maximum propylene content of
5% and butane and heavier gas content of .5% and
minimum propane content of 90%.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns
or death.
• The residential generator is equipped with an automatic
safety gas "fuel shut-off" valve.
• DO NOT operate the equipment if the "fuel shut-off" valve
is missing or inoperative.
Power Decrease at High Altitude or High Temperature
Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available
engine power. Specifically, engine power will decrease 3.5%
for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for
each 10° F (5.6°C) above 77°F (5°C). Make sure you and
your installer consider these factors when determining total
generator load.