Generac 005411-0 Manual De Usuario

If planning to suspend the generator below the horizontal sup-

port tubing, the suspension method to use with the vehicle frame 

members must (a) be able to support the weight of the generator 

AND (b) provide sufficient restraint for the generator. One typical 

suspended mounting system is shown in Figure 2.2. The location 

of a suspended mounting system must be carefully planned, keep-

ing the following general rules in mind:

Protect the generator against road splash and debris. Baffles or 

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splash guards may be required to protect certain areas of the 

generator. To make sure the generator is adequately protected, 

road test the installation through mud, water and slush.

The installer must make certain that the selected location will 

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permit adequate cooling and ventilating airflow to be supplied.

Use four 3/8"-16 hardened steel bolts (Grade 5) to fasten the 

generator to the supporting frame or the support tubing. These 

bolts must pass through (a) the generator mounting base, (b) the 

compartment floor (if a compartment is used) and (c) the support-

ing framework (Figure 2.3). All bolts must be long enough so that 

when tight, at least three threads are visible past the retaining lock 

nuts. Refer to "Generator Compartments" for the location of the 

generator mounting holes. Torque Bolts to 31 ft./lbs..

Whether the generator set is being installed inside a compartment 

specifically manufactured to house a generator or inside a compart-

ment that the installer constructs, the compartment MUST meet 

certain specifications as outlined in the following sections:

Plan the compartment size carefully. Provide a minimum clearance 

of 1/2 inch (13 mm) on the front top, sides, and from the back for 

air circulation AFTER the compartment has been lined with metal 

and sound insulation (Figure 2.4).

The generator compartment should be either constructed of, or 

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lined with, 26-gauge galvanized steel.

If the compartment is lined with galvanized steel, it may be 

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constructed of any material. The manufacturer recommends 

that the compartment be constructed of 1/2-inch thick plywood 

(not strandboard), with the floor made of a double thickness of 

1/2-inch plywood with the grain of the wood at cross section 

for added strength (Figure 2.5).

If constructing a compartment, line the exterior (underside) of 

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the compartment floor with 26-gauge galvanized steel.

All seams, splices and joints of the compartment walls (unless 

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vapor tight by design) should be caulked to prevent poison-

ous, flammable or explosive vapors from entering the vehicle 

interior.

Installation