# Instructions for generator installation:

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**Created:** [October 2, 2019, 7:19pm UTC](https://forumautomation.com/t/instructions-for-generator-installation/7226 "2019-10-02T19:19:42Z")\
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The installation of the standby **[generator](https://forumautomation.com/t/types-of-dc-generator-the-purpose-of-a-commutator-in-a-dc-generator/6640)** inspects and checks the devices against the corresponding general arrangement drawing, authorized material.

![image](https://cdn.forumautomation.com/original/2X/7/7ca1cd767980fe1b04f13b2902c3feae1b37f808.jpeg)

Doors and Panels shall be checked to ensure proper opening and closes

Safety precautions before installing generator:

- Ensure erection engineer / competent personnel are involved in installation activities.

- Ensue work area shall be free from debris and obstruction free.

- Ensure lifting equipment must be the same as required.

- All equipment shall be certified.

- Warning signs indication ‘shall be displayed in working area.

- Sign indicating hazard shall be ported whenever deemed necessary.

- Extreme caution shall be exercised in handling materials and equipments.

General Instructions for installing generator:

- All necessary material on site shall be correctly checked, handled and stored.

- Any discrepancies, harm etc. for corrective action shall be notified and reported.

- Material found to be inappropriate for submission of authorized material shall be removed from the site.

- Proper storage is given as recommended by the manufacturer

- Extra precaution to be taken before lifting generating set

- Placement of generator set shall be as per shown location by suitable mobile crane.

- All [**piping**](https://forumautomation.com/t/what-is-pigging-how-gauge-pigging-clean-pipeline/6830), cabling and exhaust system shall be completed as per approved drawings and manufacturer recommendation.

- Installation of standby generator shall be offered for inspection of client