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Natural gas or Propane
There are 2 types of generators available, Natural Gas (NG)
or Liquid Propane (LP). Both units come with the correct
regulator and hose, along with pre-installed, clean-burning
brass burners. Both units are equipped with features like a
safety tip-over switch, to automatically turn off the unit
completely should it tip over or fall and an electronic ignition,
which eliminates the open pilot flame.
Natural Gas - or NG is provided from a major pipeline, directly
piped into homes and businesses. Because the incoming gas
pressure can vary from less than 1/4 PSI to more than 5 PSI,
the provided regulator MUST be used. (Unless the natural gas
pressure has been verified and is regulated at 4.5” WC) The
natural gas supply to the NG generator must be a regulated to
a very low pressure of 4.5” WC or 1/4 PSI.
Liquid Propane - or LP is stored in various sizes pressurized
tanks. The supplied LP regulator, (which is designed to
connect directly to portable LP tanks) MUST be used. The
propane gas supply to the LP generator must be a regulated
to a very low pressure of 11” WC or 1/2 PSI.
Note: Large outside propane tanks can be used as
long as the Propane gas pressure has been verified
to be regulated at 11” WC
*The standard for measuring low pressure is INCH / WC or
inches of water column.
!!WARNING!! Installation and connection of the gas lines
must be completed in compliance with local and national
building codes. Consult your local authorities for detailed
requirements.
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Installation
Determine the best location for the generator. It must be hung
level in an area that is adequately ventilated.
!!Warning!! In closed spaces without adequate ventilation,
CO2 levels can accumulate and become toxic (CO2 levels
above 5000 PPM are toxic) Plants benefit from levels up to
1500PPM. Levels above 2500PPM can cause headaches
and /or other feelings of being ill.
The generator requires an unrestricted flow of air through the
bottom and must be hung. DO NOT set the generator on top
of anything such as a table, stand, etc.
Select an overhead support such as a ceiling joist to hang the
generator from. The unit must have a 20” minimum space
between the unit and wall, roof or any other possible
obstruction.
Use the provided hardware (20” chains, screw hooks, and S
hooks) to securely hang the generator.
Install the screw hooks into the overhead support. Use the S
hooks to secure the chain to the unit and the screw hooks.
Bend the S hooks so that they are secure.
Verify the GEN-8 is hanging level. The GEN-8 has a safety
feature, the “tip over” switch, which will turn off the burners if it
tips over or falls. The switch is like a pendulum and will turn off
the unit if it is not level.
Verify the gas supply, and the regulator being used match the
type of generator (NG or LP) selected.
Securely tighten the gas connection with 2 wrenches, Using
the included 12 foot hose, connect one end to the flare fitting
and the other to the provided gas regulator. Verify connection
is secured safely.
