Alpha GEM User Manual
GEM
Generator Expansion Module
Technical Manual
Effective: April 2008
Alpha Technologies
Alpha Technologies
Power
®
Generator Expansion Module (GEM)
Technical Manual
745-872-C0-002, Rev. B
Effective Date: April 2008
Copyright© 2008
Alpha Technologies, Inc.
member of The Group
NOTE:
Photographs contained in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. These photographs may not match
your installation.
NOTE:
Operator is cautioned to review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If
there are questions regarding the safe operation of this product, please contact Alpha Technologies or your
nearest Alpha representative.
NOTE:
Alpha shall not be held liable for any damage or injury involving its enclosures, power supplies, generators,
batteries, or other hardware if used or operated in any manner or subject to any condition not consistent with
its intended purpose, or is installed or operated in an unapproved manner, or improperly maintained.
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For complete technical support, call
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Table of Contents
Safety Notes .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................8
2.0 Installing the GEM Enclosure ..................................................................................... 9
2.1 Installing the Enclosure Ground Wire .............................................................11
2.2 Installing the Generator.................................................................................. 12
3.0 Operation Using the Line Transfer Switch (LTS) ......................................................13
3.1 Installing the LTS ...........................................................................................13
3.2 Operation ....................................................................................................... 16
4.0 Operation Without Line Transfer Switch ................................................................... 17
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Figures and Tables
Fig. 1-1, Generator Expansion Module..................................................................................8
Fig. 2-1, Mounting Hole Location...........................................................................................9
Fig. 2-2, Ground Wire Hardware Installation ........................................................................11
Fig. 2-3, Drilling Locations for Legacy Enclosures .............................................................. 14
Fig. 4-1, Grounding the Generator ...................................................................................... 17
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Safety Notes
Review the drawings and illustrations contained in this manual before proceeding. If there are any questions
regarding the safe installation or operation of this product, contact Alpha Technologies or the nearest Alpha
representative. Save this document for future reference.
To reduce the risk of injury or death, and to ensure the continued safe operation of this product, the following
symbols have been placed throughout this manual. Where these symbols appear, use extra care and
attention.
ATTENTION:
The use of ATTENTION indicates specifi c regulatory/code requirements that may affect the placement of
equipment and /or installation procedures.
NOTE:
A NOTE provide additional information to help complete a specifi c task or procedure.
CAUTION!
The use of CAUTION indicates safety information intended to PREVENT DAMAGE to material or
equipment.
WARNING!
WARNING presents safety information to PREVENT INJURY OR DEATH to the technician
or user.
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