Heating System for Backup Generator

摘要

A heating system for a backup generator for ensuring that a generator unit does not malfunction due to low ambient temperatures. The heating system includes a heater adapted to be installed within the generator unit housing and adjacent to a generator for use in providing heat to the generator. A heating pad is further provided, wherein a battery of the backup generator is adapted to be positioned on the heating pad. The heater and heating pad are operably connected to a thermostat that determines the temperature within the generator unit. The heater and heating pad are adapted to begin producing heat if the thermostat detects that the temperature has dropped below a predetermined temperature minimum. A high limit switch is further provided to turn off the heater and heating pad when the temperature within the generator housing has reached a predetermined temperature maximum.

主权项

1. A heating system for a backup generator, comprising:
a heater configured to provide heat to a generator when placed adjacent thereto; a heating pad configured to provide heat to a battery when placed adjacent thereto; a thermostat operably connected to the heater and the heating pad, wherein the thermostat is adapted to detect a temperature of the generator and a temperature of the battery; wherein the thermostat is configured to activate the heater if the temperature of the generator falls below a predetermined minimum temperature; wherein the thermostat is configured to activate the heating pad if the temperature of the battery falls below a predetermined minimum temperature.