Page: 1 of 24 Illustrations by Robert Ross, Fine Products, Inc.
Page: 2 of 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY........................................................................ 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................... 4 ASSEMBLE & INSTALL STRAP MOUNT.............................................................. 5 UNDERSTANDING THE MOUNTING COMPONENTS .................................................... 5 INSTALLING ON GENERATORS WITH HIGH EXHAUSTS (I.E. HONDA EU3000) ...................
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY WARNING: Page: 3 of 24 Please review these important safety warnings: ALWAYS shut generator off before any fueling or maintenance procedures. WARNING: NEVER position the GenTent refueling door on the same side of the generator as the exhaust muffler. Spilled gasoline can result in fire. Always use a funnel while refueling. WARNING: NEVER block or cover the generator exhaust muffler in any way. If the exhaust blows directly on the GenTent canopy, it is installed incorrectly.
Package Contents Page: 4 of 24 1 – GenTent Canopy 1 – Opaque Electrical Panel Apron 1 – Center Connecter 1 – 124” Kevlar® Ratchet Strap 4 – Angle Braces 4 – Fiberglass Frame Rods 8 – Gator Grommets™ 12 – Extender Arms Copyright © 2021 GenTent® Safety Canopies, LLC – All Rights Reserved - GT-DOC50-UA1
Page: 5 of 24 1. Assemble and Install Strap Mount Understanding the Mounting Components The Angle Braces and Extender Arms work together with the Kevlar® ratchet buckle (Fig 1.1) to create a stable and strong mounting point for the GenTent frame on your inverter generator. The Kevlar® Ratchet Strap (Fig 1.2) is installed through the Angle Brace center and is tightened to create the base of the mounting assembly to your inverter case. Fig. 1.1 Ratchet handle Center Slot Fig. 1.
Page: 6 of 24 Determine the Angle Brace Location and Grommet Setup Determining the location of the Angle Braces means you must also determine the best configuration of your Gator Grommets™. In this section you will learn how to best install your Gator Grommets™ onto your Angle Braces and where they will be installed once tightened via the Kevlar® Ratchet Strap. a. Hold an Angle Brace on a corner nearest to the electrical panel, slightly under the electrical outlets (Fig 1.
f. g. Page: 7 of 24 If you have a case that slopes in at the base (Positive Slope); install the top Gator Grommet™ with the “thin” (fig 1.4) side and the bottom Gator Grommet™ with “thick” (fig 1.4) side facing the case (Fig 1.9) If you have a case that slopes out at the base (Negative Slope); install the top Gator Grommet™ with the “thick” (Fig 1.4) side and the bottom Gator Grommet™ with the “thin” (fig 1.4) side facing the case. (fig 1.10) – Fig. 1.8 Fig. 1.9 Fig. 1.
Page: 8 of 24 Threading the Kevlar® Strap Through the Angle Braces The Kevlar® Ratchet Strap is what secures the four Angle Braces to the case of your generator. It is threaded through and behind the Angle Brace center (Fig 1.11) circling around the generator to feed into Ratchet Buckle for tightening. h. Unwind your Kevlar® Strap, take the loose end and feed it through each Angle Brace, ensuring to stay under the strap guides (Fig 1.11) and behind the center section (Fig 1.11).
Page: 9 of 24 l. Once the Angle Braces are in the desired location, open and close the ratchet handle 1 or 2 times to begin tightening the system (Fig1.14). Do not over tighten the system so tight that you cannot make any adjustments to the placement of the Angle Braces. m. Make final adjustments to the Angle Braces location to ensure they are on the corners of the case, at the bottom of the electrical panel and not blocking the exhaust. Fig. 1.13 n.
Page: 10 of 24 2. Assemble the Extender Arms Each Angle Brace has a slotted receiver (female end) for the Extender Arm prongs (male end) to insert into (Fig 2.1). Once installed the Extender Arms will give you a platform to install your GenTent Frame Rods into. Connecting the Extender to the Angle Brace a. Align the Extender Arm prongs b. c. with the slotted receiver of the Angle Brace. Push the Extender Arm straight into the Angle Brace until the pivot pins snap into place (Fig 2.
How to Add Additional Extender Arms Page: 11 of 24 To install additional Extender Arms, align the Extender Arm prongs with the receiver slot of the installed Extender and push the Extender Arm in until the pivot pins snap into place. Fig. 2.3 Note A maximum of three Extender Arms on any one corner will be used during normal setup and operation. Making Final Extender Arm Adjustments f. g.
Page: 12 of 24 Select holes that are closest to 23” – 25” apart. Width Measurement Length Measurement Select holes that are closest to 34” – 36” apart. Length Measurement Select holes that are closest to 34” – 36” apart. Exhaust Side of inverter Width Measurement Select holes that are closest to 23” – 25” apart. Fig. 2.
Disassembling the Extender Arms Page: 13 of 24 Complete disassembly of the Extender Arms between use or for storage is not necessary and is not recommended. The Angle Braces and Extender Arms can stay installed together for storage. Should you want to disassemble the Extender Arms, a flat head screwdriver or similar flat edge tool is required. a. Put the flat edge in the removal slot (Fig 2.5) on the top or bottom prong of the Extender Arm that is to be removed. b.
Page: 14 of 24 3. Install GenTent Frame a. Orient the Center Connector with the b. vent pin up and position the Center Connector to match generator alignment, short and long sides, respectively. Unless you are installing in parallel; see Page 18 “Installing the GenTent with Parallel Units”. Fig. 3.1 Insert the first Frame Rod into the Center Connector, ensuring it is seated all the way into the Center Connector. (Fig. 3.
4. Cover the GenTent Page: 15 of 24 a. Grasping the GenTent by the center of the b. c. d. top cap, open the GenTent Canopy and place it onto the GenTent frame. Do not pull the open corners of the top cap; these are for ventilation. Place the GenTent Canopy on the Frame Rods. Center the top cap on the Center Connector pin. (Fig 4.1) Ensure the GenTent Canopy coverage is generally equal and level. Slide one corner elastic under the end of the Extender Arm and set it behind the Frame Rods.
Page: 16 of 24 WARNING GenTent Canopy must be installed above generator exhaust muffler. Install GenTent Electrical Panel Apron such that it cannot block exhaust in any way. Fig. 4.3 Fig. 4.4 Refueling Door The GenTent refueling door is designed to allow you to easily refuel your generator without removing the GenTent. After use, the refueling door must be wrapped around the side and pressed firmly back in place. Failure to reseal the door may allow water to seep into the canopy. (Fig. 4.
Page: 17 of 24 Quick Release of the GenTent The GenTent can be removed in one piece to facilitate maintenance should it be needed. This can only be completed after completing steps “3. Install the GenTent Frame” & “4. Cover the GenTent”. WARNING Do not attempt to quick release the GenTent unless the entire setup is complete. This can cause the system to twist and mangle and might damage your GenTent. a.
Page: 18 of 24 5. Installing the GenTent with Parallel Units Note Requires additional purchase of “GenTent Inverter Extender Arms Kit” The GenTent for inverter generators has a design that will allow it to accommodate running smaller 1-2K watt generators in parallel under one Canopy. The following is an amendment to the standard instructions laid out previously in this manual. Read all the standard setup instructions prior to attempting a parallel setup. a.
Limited Warranty Page: 19 of 24 What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the GenTent® Safety Canopy under normal use in forecast winds up to seventy mph and snow loads up to eighteen inches, with the exceptions stated below. How Long Coverage Lasts The warranty runs from the date on your GenTent® product receipt. Warranty period for hardware components is three (3) years. Warranty period for EXTREME canopies is three (3) years.
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