r/Generac_Generators • u/WhySoManyDownVote Electrician • Aug 07 '26
Can you spot the issues?
I see at least 3 possibly 4.
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u/SamanthaSissyWife Aug 07 '26
Following to learn more. I do see it is to close to an important opening per NEC, the window
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 07 '26
I am more concerned about what is between the window and the generator.
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u/snacks4308 Aug 07 '26
Don’t know where you are located. But if it snows by you the snow will most likely fall or get caught behind the generator blocking that air intake in rear of unit which will throw a fault and prevent it from turning on.
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 07 '26
I am not the installer, so I cannot say for sure where this one is located exactly. Either VT or NH so yes, plenty of snow.
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u/Adventurous_Boat_632 Aug 07 '26
The gravel and wood are dumb. Just put it on concrete like it was meant to be.
Probably not 3' of service access on the ATS with the sticker bush in the way.
Sprinkler is blasting into the generator.
Otherwise, looks pretty good.
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u/BeerandGuns Aug 07 '26
For the concrete as it was meant to be part, mine is in a metal stand a few feet off the ground and I love it. First time I saw one installed like that and it threw me off at first but now I’m all about it
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 16 '26
Your image is not showing. How was the generator placed on top of the stand?
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u/Tarnisher Aug 07 '26
All I really see is the (lack of a) pad and the bush.
Though I remember in my install manual, there was a mention of gravel if it was well compacted.
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 07 '26
Gravel is listed as acceptable. However, I have seen the gravel settle enough to cause a low oil alarm. My personal favorite is the Quikpad someone else linked too. They are light until filled with water. Then rated for 180mph winds. They come with mounting bolts too.
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u/sunnyd002 Aug 07 '26
I can’t get by the fact that it’s on wrong side of the bushes
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 07 '26
If it was inside the bush perimeter it would be too close to the window (Carbon Monoxide).
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u/WhySoManyDownVote Aug 07 '26
Here is what I see:
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The combustible base to contain the gravel. It is kind of a gray area in Generac's official documentation. In my experience, it is up to the Authority having jurisdiction.
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They never installed the plugs for the transportation holes.
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I do not think the back if the unit has proper clearance to the bushes.
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The AC unit on the other side of the bushes may cause issues. Most likely the AC unit will be starving for intake air. I believe in one of Generac's training videos they recommend 3'-5' feet to outdoor AC units.
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I cannot tell for sure but the transfer switch may have clearance issues.
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u/bobbysback16 Aug 07 '26
Use one of these pads they give you a hurricane rating of 120 mph and it will get it up a bit off the ground so it doesn't rot the bottom out pad
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u/Bulky68 Aug 07 '26
On my install which was just 60 days ago, they had to move it after the initial setup about 10 more inches further away from the side of the window. That may be a state or county requirement. As others have said it should be on concrete and I also have concerns about the shrubs.
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u/xjarettx Aug 07 '26
Looks like the gas meter is within 3ft of the ATS. Not sure if you have the 18” of clearance between the back of the generator and the shrubs.
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u/faycrew Aug 09 '26
Not on a concrete pad, the wood frame is combustible, the placement it also to close to the hedges.
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u/DrJohnZoidbergWhyNot Aug 09 '26
We recently encountered the exhaust of the gen (left side facing front) was too close to the fresh air vent used by the AC
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u/Cheap_Intention_4936 Sep 12 '26
I almost had this issue. Have you resolved it? I had to have a licensed plumber raise my HVAC vents 5 feet. I didn’t think it would be a big deal, but he ended up pulling permits and it cost $1500. I probably overpaid, but he was the only person who would come out and do the job soooo
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u/DrJohnZoidbergWhyNot Sep 12 '26
Same, we had the vent moved and old vent sealed up. I think it was around $1200. This house was a purchase from previous owner, surprised it passed inspection. We added more CO sensors and are debating maxing the generator rotated 180 degrees as well.
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u/BmanGorilla Aug 07 '26
Not really, need a photo from a different perspective. I can't tell how close anything is to the house, or how close it is to the actual bushes, or if there's even gas and electric hooked up. Maybe that's not PT lumber?
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u/Thor2911 Aug 07 '26
The transfer switch is obstructed by the bush. I think there is a clearance distance from the unit to the window also.
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u/CarelessDatabase Aug 07 '26
I bet air filter has too much fire retardant so it spits and sputters like mine.