Generator Load Calculation Master 2012
Generator Load Calculation Master 2012
Generator Load Calculation Master 2012
General Loads Sq.Ft Qty. Rating Factor Loads (VA) Loads(VA) kW(VA/1000) Amps
General Lighting 3VA per ft² 100% 0 0 0
Small Appliance Circuits 1500 100% 0 0 0
Laundry Circuits 0 1500 100% 0 0 0
Fixed Appliances Full Power Rating Gen kW Rating Full Current Rating
Well Pump 230V 1000 100% 0 VA 1.00 0 kW 4.2 0 A
Sump Pump 120V 0 750 100% 0 0.75 0 5.5 0
Ejector Pump 1 h.p. 230V 0 2000 100% 0 2.00 0 7.5 0
Freezer 120V 0 400 100% 0 0.40 0 3.3 0
Microwave 120V 0 1000 100% 0 1.00 0 8.3 0
Toaster Oven 120V 0 1250 100% 0 1.25 0 10.0 0
Disposal 120V 0 250 100% 0 0.25 0 2.0 0
Dishwasher 120V 0 500 100% 0 0.50 0 4.5 0
Range (See Table 220.55 for Multiple Cooking App.
Or per 8" Element 230V 0 1500 100% 0 1.50 0 6.3 0
Wall Mounted Oven 230V 0 5000 100% 0 5.00 0 25.0 0
Water Heater (Electric) 230V 0 4500 100% 0 4.50 0 18.5 0
Clothes Dryer (Electric) 230V 0 5000 100% 0 5.00 0 21.0 0
Furnace/Air Handler 120V 0 750 100% 0 0.75 0 7.0 0
Use forPartial
Refrigerator
Other(s) List } Building 120V 0
0
750 100% 0 0.75
0.00
0 6.0 0
0 0.00
Total Calculated Load (Net General Loads + Heat/AC Loads) 0.0 VA 0.0 kW 0.0 A
General Loads Sq.Ft Qty. Rating Factor Loads (VA) Loads(VA) kW(VA/1000) Amps
General Lighting 0 3.5VA per ft² 100% 0 0 0
Small Appliance Circuits 0 1500 100% 0 0 0
Laundry Circuits 0 1500 100% 0 0 0
Fixed Appliances Full Power Rating Gen kW Rating Full Current Rating
Well Pump 240V 0 1000 100% 0 VA 1.00 0 kW 4.2 0 A
Sump Pump 120V 0 750 100% 0 0.75 0 5.5 0
Ejector Pump 1 h.p. 240V 0 2000 100% 0 2.00 0 7.5 0
Freezer 120V 0 400 100% 0 0.40 0 3.3 0
Microwave 120V 0 1000 100% 0 1.00 0 8.3 0
Toaster Oven 120V 0 1250 100% 0 1.25 0 10.0 0
Disposal 120V 0 250 100% 0 0.25 0 2.0 0
Dishwasher 120V 0 500 100% 0 0.50 0 4.5 0
Range (See Table 220.55 for Multiple Cooking App.
Or per 8" Element 240V 0 1500 100% 0 1.50 0 6.3 0
Wall Mounted Oven 240V 0 5000 100% 0 5.00 0 25.0 0
Water Heater (Electric) 240V 0 4500 100% 0 4.50 0 18.5 0
Clothes Dryer (Electric) 240V 0 5000 100% 0 5.00 0 21.0 0
Furnace/Air Handler 120V 0 750 100% 0 0.75 0 7.0 0
Use forPartial
Refrigerator
Other(s) List } Building 120V 0
0
750 100% 0 0.75 0 6.0 0
Total Calculated Load (Net General Loads + Heat/AC Loads) 0.0 VA 0.0 kW 0.0 A
• Standard Installation consists of clearing the area, installing a 2.5' x 4.5' wood frame set mostly into the ground.
The frame is filled with pea-stone and the unit is set onto the stone.
• 5' of Gas Line run straight from the gas meter with shut-off valve. Line is capped and pressurized for
Plumbing inspection.
• Transfer Switch is installed at electrical panel. The 2' whip is run between the panel and switch and all circuits spliced.
• The 30' whip is run between the Transfer Switch and a Junction Box. A 6' whip is run from JB to Generator.
• Customer or HS calls for Plumbing inspection. After inspection, we make gas connection and perform Start-Up tests.
Non-Standard: • Generator is located greater than 5' from Gas Meter. This will require additional gas pipe or $6.00 / ft.
CSST tubing:
• Generator is further than 25' from Electrical or has an obstruction requiring PVC pipe and wire; $3.00 / ft. +
with possible second day of install if PVC run is long and/or hard $1800 / ft.
• Transfer Switches can only be located more than 2' from the Electrical Panel under special, very $ T&M
expensive means.
Generac generators vent from the left side. Any shrubbery within 3-5' of the vent may be killed.
1. Site
· Recommend the location. Closer to the gas meter is ideal &/or near to the electrical panel
· Unit vents ‘left’. When facing the front of the unit, the vent is on the left side. Do not place the unit within 5’ of a build
· Will need survey for zoning approval
· See Figure 1.10 Installation Guidelines for placement location
· Unit will sit on 4”of pea-stone inside a 2”x4” wood frame set about 4” into the ground
Pictures: Site location. Any possible generator locations. Close up and entire area. (2 min.)
2. Plumbing
· Check gas meter & regulator for size
- Primary must supply 5”-14” w.c.
- Secondary regulator is supplied by Generac
· Outside piping is in galvanized steel pipe with a ball valve at the meter & connects to ¾” pipe thread flex-line supplied
· Inside run is CSST transition at entry and exit with a Brass Transition Flange
· Try to keep all gas line outside if possible. See Diagram in Section2.3 NJNG Outside Locations for Standard Metersets
Pictures: Close up of entire gas meter. Step back for entire gas line run. Inside CSST run. Any odd obstacles for gas line
3. Electrical
· Service size. Main CB, panel make, breaker type. AC nameplate data-MCA, RLA & LRA
· Location of panel-Garage, Basement… Need 3’ of clear area on 1 side of the panel for the transfer switch
· Measure the distance from the transfer switch to generator location from the inside. The 30’ whip will need to reach
· The 30’whip is not outdoor rated and must be run indoors or crawl. If the unit is within 25’ but there is a slab, doorwa
· Obtain basic necessities needed and ‘would like’ from the customers. Fill out Size Form for both kW and Amps
Picture Panel area, close up and set back. Close up of the breakers and panel label(circuits ID). Set Back of conduit run in the
place the unit within 5’ of a building jut-out, shrubbery, window…
In Costs/hr.