What do you need to know if you are installing a stand by / prime power generating set or a portable generating set to a fixed location?
Location: should be easily accessible for service and maintenance. If a generator is located outside, it will need to be fully enclosed, so the weather cant affect it anyway. Canopies are ideal for generators outside. Mounting: Generators needed to be placed on a level base, preferably concrete and should have anti vibration mounts fitted. If a generator is being installed on soil or on a roof you should consult a civil engineer. Ventilation & Cooling: A generator should only be used in a well ventilated area to ensure the generator stays cool and to remove excess heat produced through engine combustion. Exhaust: Where installed internally, the exhaust must be piped external to the building as exhaust fumes are toxic and dangerous.
