• Direct the standby generator exhaust away from or
parallel to the building or structure. DO NOT direct
the generator exhaust towards a potentially occupied
building, structure, windows, doors, ventilation intakes,
soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage doors or other
openings where exhaust gas could accumulate and
enter inside or be drawn into potentially occupied
building or structure.
• DO NOT place standby generator in any area where
leaves or debris normally accumulates. Position
standby generator in an area where winds will carry
the exhaust gas away from any potentially occupied
building or structure.
GENERATOR
Other General Location Guidelines
• Place the standby generator in a prepared location that
is flat and has provisions for water drainage.
• Install the standby generator in a location where sump
pump discharge, rain gutter downspouts, roof run-off,
landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood
the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet or
outlet openings.
• Install the standby generator where it will not affect or
obstruct and services including covered, concealed and
underground, such as telephone, electric, fuel (natural
gas/ LPG vapor), irrigation, air conditioning, cable,
septic, sewer, well and so forth.
• Install the standby generator where leaves, grass,
snow, etc. will not obstruct air inlet and outlet
openings. If prevailing winds will cause blowing or
drifting, you may need to construct a windbreak to
protect the unit.
STANDBY
ENGINE
EXHAUST
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