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PowerShelter Kit
THIS KIT IS HAS BEEN
DISCONTINUED.
CLICK HERE FOR NEW IMPROVED POWERSHELTER KIT
II PRODUCT
SHEET METAL PARTS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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(NOTE: This kit includes parts to convert shed. Shed & generator
must be purchased separately.)
Generator Enclosure Kit
for outdoor mounting of portable generators
Converts the popular GS2000 garden shed
into an enclosure for your portable generator
(shed not included, obtain locally or from www.sears.com)
The PowerShelter Kit is designed to convert the popular GS2000 garden shed so it can house your portable generator outdoors for both storage and operation. It has been carefully engineered to be user installed and easy to open for access to the generator for starting and refueling. It is then closed and locked while the generator is running.
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PowerShelter Kit comes with detailed assembly instructions. After the garden shed is assembled the installation of the PowerShelter Kit takes a couple hours. The major installation steps are:
- Use included spray can to paint two exterior parts.
- Select method for routing power cable out of shed.
- Cut four rectangular vent holes in shed with any hand saw.
- Drill screw pilot holes in shed locations specified.
- Mount two rain shields.
- Mount fan to fan support and install in shed.
- Mount top barrier with safety switch.
- Mount exhaust deflector inside shed.
- Install high temperature cutout on generator.
Outside dimensions with PowerShelter Kit installed are 73" L x 39" D x 39" H in the closed configuration and 73" L x 61" D x 65" H when opened. Maximum generator size 33" long x 26" wide x 31" tall. When measuring your generator be sure to allow for cable(s) and plugs that may project beyond the generator dimensions. There is only a few inches clearance to the inside walls of the enclosure that can be used for these plugs and cables.
DISCLAIMER
We have designed this kit with safety in mind. However, whenever fuel is used to operate an engine generator there is always a risk due to fire, exhaust gases and electric shock. This kit will not eliminate those risks. Therefore we must provide the following statement. WARNING -- failure to follow the directions for construction and use of this unit can cause serious injury to persons and property. Read all directions fully before attempting to modify your shed and use only as directed.SHED PURCHASE SUGGESTIONS:
The GS2000 garden shed can be purchased locally at many home centers such as Lowes and Sears. Cost is about $130.00. For garden shed details click here for the manufacturer's web site. Sears also offers online ordering through their web site with customer pickup at their stores or delivery. To check availability or to order from Sears go to their home page at http://www.sears.com and enter GS2000 in the search box.TRANSFER SWITCH & PANEL SUGGESTIONS:
If you do not already have a transfer switch or panel you may click here to order one from our wide selection. You will also need to obtain any necessary building wire and a junction box locally if you wish to hard wire from the transfer switch to the PowerShelter.PORTABLE GENERATOR SUGGESTIONS:
If you do not already have a portable generator, view our selection online by clicking here.
THIS KIT HAS BEEN DISCONTINUED
DUE TO SIGNIFICANT PRICE INCREASES FOR THE FABRICATED STEEL PARTS
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