Baldor OHV Series 3KW-9KW Operator's manual - Location

LOCATION 

For best service from your stationary generator set there are several factors which should be taken 

into consideration when choosing the best location in which to permanently mount it: 

MOISTURE:  All electrical equipment should be protected from excessive moisture. Failure to do so 

will result in deterioration of the insulation and may result in short circuits and a possible 

electrocution hazard. 

OPERATING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN WET ENVIRONMENTAL 

CONDITIONS CREATE A POTENTIAL ELECTROCUTION HAZARD. 

DO NOT OPERATE ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT WHILE STANDING IN 

WATER, ON WET GROUND, OR WITH WET HANDS OR SHOES. 

DIRT:   Foreign materials such as dust, sand and other abrasive materials have a tendency to cause 

excessive wear to both engine and generator parts. It is important that the unit be operated in a 

reasonably clean environment. 

HEAT:   All engines give off considerable heat when running. Since the engine and your generator 

set uses air to keep it cool it is important that the temperature of the area in which it is located is 

does not exceed 100

o 

F (even while it is running). Where natural ventilation is inadequate a fan to 

boost circulation should be utilized. 

EXHAUST:  Exhaust Gases from internal combustion engines are extremely poisonous. Whenever an 

engine is run indoors the exhaust fumes must be vented to the outside. 

EXHAUST FUMES CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. ALWAYS 

OPERATE IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. 

CONFINED SPACE: This unit must not be operated in a confined space or an enclosed compartment 

/ area. Running the generator set in this environment is a potential fire hazard and is not authorized. 

Engine and generator overheating damage could also occur due to restricted cooling airflow to and 

from the unit. 

OPERATING THIS UNIT IN AN AREA WITHOUT ADEQUATE 

VENTILATION CREATES A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. ALWAYS 

OPERATE THIS UNIT IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA. 

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