Installation; General; Base And Foundation - GENERGY GDS20T Instrucciones De Uso

3. Installation

3.1 General

When the generator set is delivered, it is advisable to check that the received
matches the order, and to compare it to with the delivery note. Also, check that
the machine is not damaged.
If any flaw is detected, you must contact the shipping company immediately in
order to report the incident to the insurance company.

3.2 Base and foundation

Special foundation is unnecessary. A level and sufficiently strong concrete floor
is adequate.
1) Provides a rigid support to prevent deflection and vibration.
2) Support the total weight of the generator set.
3) Isolate generator set vibration from surrounding structure.
4) The width and depth of the foundation need to meet the requirement.
Typically the foundation should be 150mm to 200mm (6 to 8 inches) deep and
at least as wide and long as the generator set. The following formula may be
used to calculate the minimum foundation depth:
T=K/(D×W×L)
T= thickness of foundation in m
K= net weight of generator set in Kg
D= density of concrete (take 2403 Kg/m2)
W= width of foundation in m
L= length of foundation in m
The foundation strength may still vary depending on the safe bearing capacity
of supporting materials and the soil bearing load of the installation site,
therefore reinforced gauge steel wire mesh or reinforcing bars or equivalent
may be required to be used.
5) It essential that the foundation should be level, preferably within ±0.5°of any
horizontal plane. If the ground or floor may be wet from time to time such as in
a boiler room, the foundation should be raised above the floor. This will provide
a dry footing for generator set and for those who connect service or operate it.
It will also minimize corrosive action on the base frame.
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