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Generator: Installation Requirements

Required Deliverables

At install completion, the dealer submits an install package. Required items:

  • Photo package (see Appendix A for detail)

  • Commissioning test results

  • Warranty registration information (Palmetto registers with OEM and any 3p provider)

  • Remote monitoring access (Mobile Link or equivalent — Palmetto needs one accessible account via Generac) - WORK INSTRUCTIONS TBD

  • Customer walk-through and sign-off

  • Finer points:

    • ATS and Accessory rules

    • Sizing

    • Attestation vs.

Annual Preventative Maintenance

  • Annual maintenance is included for customer and mandatory

  • DETAILS TO BE ADDED

Remote Monitoring

  • Mobile Link (Generac) or equivalent — monitoring is currently mandatory

  • Account should be easily assignable to Palmetto at commissioning OR require no action from installer

  • Current pricing: $55/year

  • Need a purchase and assign process (semi- manual to start)

Install Verification & Quality Standards

Photo / Document

Requirement

Photo / Document

Requirement

Equipment Data Plate

Clear photo showing model, serial number, and kW rating

Wide Installation View

Generator and surrounding area; proper clearances, no combustible materials in proximity

Transfer Switch / ATS & Load Management

ATS properly installed and labeled; Load management devices

Fuel Connection

Gas line connection visible; sediment trap / drip leg installed where required

Electrical Panels onsite

Remote Monitoring Setup

Mobile Link or equivalent connected and assigned to Palmetto account at commissioning

Commissioning Verification

  • Load test / exercise run completed

  • Automatic transfer and re-transfer to utility verified

  • No active fault codes or alarms

  • Remote monitoring confirmed online

  • Customer walk-through and sign-off completed


Submitting In the Portal:

Installation milestones is a specific section within the portal that requires a full set of uploads and a formal submission.

  • Installation: Formal submission section + button

The Installation section is clearly marked in the Palmetto portal. Follow these easy steps to submit:

Click here for a Step-by-Step guide

Scroll to the end of the customers page, and click the + Install Package button


At the start of the page, the customers contract will be automatically uploaded to the package.


Dealers will need to manually enter the System Install Date:


Upload all documentation in this section, include:

  • Photo package

  • Commissioning test results

  • Warranty registration information (Palmetto registers with OEM and any 3p provider)

  • Remote monitoring access


Upload your Installation Contract or Work Order:


Confirm the system details:


Check the attestation box, and click "Submit for Review"

Rejection Process

Statuses for rejections range from below. Once all necessary items are corrected, upload the adjusted document(s) and click the Submit button.

  • Not Completed: Item not uploaded

  • Missing Documentation: Missing part of a required item

  • Illegible Documentation: Blurry or low resolution uploads

  • Incorrect Documentation: Wrong item uploaded

Section

Flag Reason

Issue

Requirement

Customer Contract/ LightReach Contract

Incorrect Documentation

Incorrect Address

More than one primary address was added to the customer's Palmetto contract. Please void the quote, edit the address on the account to reflect the correct information, and have the customer re-sign.

Install Contract

Missing Documentation

Illegible

Documentation

Incorrect Documentation

Install contract missing

Missing or Incorrect total financed amount

To clear this flag, provide an install contract or work order that clearly states the total cost of the installation. Total cost should equal the amount financed by Palmetto ± $100. Deviations of more than $100 will be rejected for further clarification from the partner.

Load Calculation

Missing Documentation

Illegible Documentation

Incorrect Documentation

Load Calculation not present

Incorrect Address or Address Not Provided

Full report not provided

Unapproved software

The address/ location where the load calculation was performed must be clearly stated on the uploaded documentation. The address on your load calculation should always match the address shown on the Palmetto account.

Upload your complete load calculation report in PDF format. Ensure the document includes the customer’s address, total heat loss, and total heat gain (broken down by sensible and latent gain)

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