Installation Checklist - GE Home Generator Systems
Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks:
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector/ Smoke Detector
Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector(s) installed and in working
order.
Smoke detector(s) installed and in working order.
Placement
Required permits have been obtained.
Generator placed in an area free from Carbon Monoxide
(CO) buildup. See Placement of Standby Generator to
Reduce the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Generator placed in an area compliant to NFPA 37. See
Placement of Standby Generator to Reduce the Risk of
Fire.
Generator placed in an area free from water damage. See
Other General Location Guidelines.
Generator placed in an area free from utility and other
home systems. See Other General Location Guidelines.
Generator placed in a debris free zone. See Other General
Location Guidelines.
Generator placed on flat ground with provisions for water
drainage.See Other General Location Guidelines.
Fuel
Generator is connected to fuel source with steel flexible
fuel line, has no fuel leaks and conforms to local codes. See
The Gaseous Fuel System.
Proper fuel pressure has been measured with all gas
appliances operating. See The Gaseous Fuel System.
Fuel system has been configured for the proper fuel
supply: Natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum ( LP). See
Fuel Conversion.
Fuel type: (circle one)
Fuel pipe size used: (circle one) 3/4" 1" 1-1/4"
See NFPA 54.
Fuel pressure at fuel inlet port with generator on and at
full load and all gas appliances turned on and operating
____________________.
Electrical
Generator neutral is connected to Automatic Transfer
Switch. See Generator AC Connection System.
Generator is grounded. See Grounding the Generator and
NFPA 70,NEC.
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with the
specified wiring. See Utility Circuit Connection and
Transfer Switch Communication.
Generator is connected to the transfer switch with the
specified wiring. #18AWG twisted pair wiring from the
generator control panel to the transfer switch is installed
in a separate conduit from high voltage wires unless
the insulation rating on all wiring is rated for 600V See
Transfer Switch Communication.
Dipswitches in most transfer switches must be set to
correspond to the wattage of the generator. See Transfer
Switch Operator/Installation Manual.
NG
LP
1-1/2"
Operation
Cold weather kit is installed in temperatures below 30°F
(-1°C). See Cold Weather Kit.
Correct battery type is installed and fully charged. See
Final Installation Considerations.
Generator engine oil level is at full mark. See Final
Installation Considerations.
Circuit breaker is in the ON position.
Utility was shut off to test the operation of generator and
transfer switch. Note any fault codes and make corrections
as required.
AC Voltage Output___________________________.
Frequency Output___________________________.
Owner Information
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Phone/e-mail: _______________________________________
Unit Information
Generator Model: ____________________________________
Generator Serial Number: _____________________________
Installing Contractor Information
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Phone/FAX: _________________________________________
Electrician: _________________________________________
Signature: __________________________________________
Plumber: ___________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Inspector Information
Name: _____________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________
Inspection Date: _____________________________________
This generator has been installed per the manufacturer's
instructions:
Installing Contractor Signature: ______________________________
Date: ____________________________________________________
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