What is the clearance I need from our home for the Westinghouse 7000E generator?
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We bought a small shed-like container and put it up against the inside of our privacy fence about ten feet from the side of the house. Then we used a 20 foot cord from the generator to the breaker box we had installed for the generator. The generator is safe enough that we could have put the little shed enclosing it right against the house. You really don't need any clearance - whatever is convenient for your setup.
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As long as you do not place it near a window or door because of the Carbon Monoxide exhaust fumes for safety and keep muffler side facing away from house because of heat you should have no problems.
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You should be at least 15 ft from your home and not under any windows. Make sure that your exhuast is pointed away from your home. Hope that this helps
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http://generator-parts.com/onan/1GENSETS/983-0201D.pdfThe part seems to be the same for the 7000 as for the 5500
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I believe the most overlooked need is a place for the generator to run where it is out of inclement weather. And most importantly, where carbon monoxide will not enter the home or area the generator is providing power to.As for wiring in the switch itself, if the switch is close to the electrical panel all you need are wire strippers, wire nuts, and electrical tape. I also needed a meter to wring out the wiring which was not marked on the unit I received. I first installed a plywood panel on the wall and then screwed the transfer switch to that.
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The "standard" size gas meter in most homes will not be big enough to support a generator of this size. The gas flow demand is well above what those meters can handle. I had to have our gas company come out and replace the smaller meter with a larger one (from a 275 to a 415, to be exact).
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You sure have plenty of power, I assume the generator has a 120 volt 15 amp outlet as you will need an extension cord to plug into the transfer switch
507673
Mb75 would work. My generator is 6000 running watts and 8250 surge and it works great.
78075
60" from the house wall to the rear, or 36" if the surface has a fire resistance rating of a least 1 hour per NFPA 37. No windows within 60" (from the window edge). 36" clear at the sides and front of the generator including shrubs, trees, and any kind of vegetation.
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Clearance is about 2 inches and width is about 1 foot 2.5 inches. There is no back wall so wires can go under from there or through the sides as the feet have about a 1 inch clearance.
507672
Answer here...Hi,you need the mb75,the mb125 is for a generator that is 7500watts or above,I have the mb75,and I have a westinghouse generator that has 5500 watts with a surge of 6750,and the mb75 works great with my generator,hope this helps.looks like you have enough wattage for all your 120v,because you need at least 5000watts for your home.Good luck to you.
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Important thing is it's rated only for indoor use, not allowed if your distribution panel is outside. Otherwise you can go to GE website for technical specs.
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You will need a double breaker with a minimum of 25 amp on each side. I have a double 30 on 1 panel and a double 40 on the other (I have 2 hookups) The Generator has its own breaker as well if over drawn.
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Try finding the item on newegg.com. they have good detailed specs for most items. I have this in a mid tower and have no problems with clearance.
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It should handle the load 7000w/240v=29.16A you're right at the upper limit.
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There is no restricting the load. If you are looking to make sure that you can not draw more than the unit can put out the way to go is the select circuit transfer panel. This will allow assigning of specific circuits to assure the proper load for the generator. If you should have any questions please feel free to contact me at 800.654.7440 ext 109.
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Sorry, I have not used my generator yet. My suggestion would be too contact Duramax . Hope you find what you need.
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When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and expense but I know that the generator will work when I need it, even if the furnace and hot water heater are also running. When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and... » Read More When I installed my unit I wondered the same thing. I called the distributor and asked what the gas requirements were and then called my HVAC man and told him the requirements. He had me call the gas company to verify that my current meter would provide adequate gas for my current needs plus the generator. The meter was adequate, the pipe from the meter to my generator (about 25 feet) needed to be 1 inch and I needed a special stainless braided line connector. The BBQ hose was not nearly large enough. The proper hose cost over $100.00 for an 18 inch length. It was a lot of trouble and expense but I know that the generator will work when I need it, even if the furnace and hot water heater are also running. « Show Less
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i measured 5 1/2 inches of clearance between the exit discharger and the bottom of unit.