GenTent StormBracer 10k User guide

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GenTent®10k/20k
StormBracer®
Product Installation and Safety Manual
Free Installation Videos
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THANK YOU
Congratulations on your purchase of the GenTent® StormBracer®, the first ever
wet weather safety canopy specifically engineered for portable generators.
We are proud to provide this high-quality product.

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Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................2
IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY........................................................................3
LIMITED WARRANTY .......................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS .......................................................................................5
INSTALLATION OVERVIEW...............................................................................6
INSTALL GENTENT CLAMPS ON GENERATOR FRAME .......................................7
INSTALL GENTENT FRAME ON THE GENTENT CLAMPS...................................11
SECURE GENTENT CANOPY OVER GENTENT FRAME ......................................12
SELECT AND INSTALL ELECTRICAL APRON ................................................................. 13
INSTALL THE GTU (OPTIONAL –WHERE NEEDED)...................................................... 14
IMPORTANT GENTENT USAGE TIPS ...............................................................16
CLEAR VINYL ELECTRICAL APRONS GENTENT 20K AND (OPTIONAL)GENTENT 10K OMNI FIT
APRON............................................................................................................. 16
PROPER DOOR SEALING TIP ................................................................................. 16
GENTENT ACCESSORIES AND SPARE PARTS CATALOG ...................................17
REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE –ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY...........................18
Getting Help is Easy
Need help for your generator or want us to double check your
installation? E-mail your questions or pics to [e-mail], and
include the make and model of your generator.
Product Registration
If you purchased from www.gentent.com, your product is already
registered. Otherwise, please visit www.gentent.com/register or mail the
completed page at the back of this manual, so that we can establish your
purchase date and keep you informed of any periodic updates.
Installation Addendums
Installation addendums exist for certain generators. Please review
www.gentent.com/docs to see if there is one for your generator.
Currently they exist for the Generac LP5500, XG10000/XP10000, and
GP15000/GP17500 and certain Ridgid generators.

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IMPORTANT PRODUCT SAFETY
Please review these important safety warnings, cautions and notes:
WARNING
Always shut generator off before any fueling or maintenance procedures.
WARNING
Never position the refueling door on the same side of the generator as the exhaust muffler. Spilled
gasoline can result in fire.
WARNING
Never block or cover the generator exhaust muffler in any way. GenTent canopy must be installed
above generator exhaust muffler. Install GenTent Electrical aprons such that they cannot block
exhaust in any way. Keep the GenTent canopy at least 6 inches away from direct contact with the
exhaust.
WARNING
Always install included washer between the knob and the clamp base AND between the bolt head
and clamp base. Tightening the knob without using the washer VOIDS the WARRANTY as it risks
breakage.
WARNING
Never use the GenTent on a generator whose muffler is openly exposed at the top of the
generator. These generators are disqualified and VOID the WARRANTY of the GenTent.
WARNING
Never use the GenTent on a generator in a moving vehicle.
CAUTION
Over tightening clamps should be avoided. Two turns after the knob seats to the washer/clamp is enough. If
you notice the mouth of the clamp pulling away from the frame, the clamping strength has been
reduced and the knob should be loosened.
CAUTION
Always grasp fiberglass rods firmly during installation to avoid the whipping motion that can occur
when a bent fiberglass rod is mistakenly released.
CAUTION
Avoid using your portable generator in hurricane force winds above 70mph.
NOTE
Should generator handle cause significant stretching of the elastic straps when extended, it is advisable to release
the elastics straps on the handle side of the generator before extending generator handles.
NOTE
Should GenTent cover block pull starter, it is advisable to release the elastic straps on the pull starter side and
temporarily move GenTent canopy out of the way.
NOTE
When using GenTent during snow storms, it is recommended to periodically brush away any accumulation that
blocks the top vent.

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Limited Warranty
What is Covered
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the GenTent® Safety Canopy
under normal use in winds up to seventy mph and snow loads up to eighteen inches, with the
exceptions stated below.
Coverage Period
The warranty runs from the date on your GenTent® product receipt. Warranty period for hardware
components is three (3) years. Warranty period for STORMBRACER EXTREME canopies (or USA
Flag on logo) is three (3) years. Warranty period for Stormbracer canopies without the
Extreme version isignia is one (1) year.
What is not Covered
This warranty does not cover issues resulting from improper installation or issues resulting from
not adhering to the Warnings and Cautions as stated in this GenTent Product Installation and
Safety Manual. This warranty does not cover fading or discoloration caused by exposure to
sunlight or chemicals, slight fabric color mismatches, or deterioration due to exposure to
chemicals. This warranty does not cover abuse, misuse, or neglect including, but not limited to,
lost parts, over tightening clamps, blocking a running portable generator exhaust with parts of the
GenTent, or rips, tears or breaks due to sharp and/or heavy and/or falling objects or animals. This
warranty does not cover issues arising because of modifications made to your portable generator
or to the GenTent® that have not been specified by the manufacturer.
GenTent products or components returned without an RMA and proof of purchase are not covered
(see How to Get Service). Also, consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under
this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
What GenTent Safety Canopies LLC Will Do
GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC will repair any GenTent canopy or replace any GenTent frame or
clamp component that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship during the term of this
Warranty. In the event repair of a GenTent canopy is not possible, GenTent Safety Canopies will
replace your GenTent canopy with a new GenTent canopy of similar composition and price.
How to Get Service
Contact GenTent Safety Canopies LLC by emailing [email protected], calling 781-334-8368 or
writing us at the address below to discuss your Warranty concern and obtain a RMA (return
materials authorization). You must provide a copy of the original receipt or packing slip that you
received as part of your purchase.
GenTent Safety Canopies, LLC
Attn: Customer Warranty Service
44 Gile Rd
Nottingham, NH 03290
How State Law Applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

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Package Contents
This package includes everything required to install the GenTent® model that
you have purchased on your portable generator:
GenTent 10K GenTent 20K
1 –Product and Safety Manual
1 –GenTent™ 10k Canopy
1 –Short side opaque Electrical apron
1 –Long side opaque Electrical apron
1 –Central Connector with vent rod
4 –40” Fiberglass frame rods
4 –GenTent Clamp main body
4 –GenTent Clamp telescoping rod
4 –Self-locking GenTent Clamp knobs
8 –GenTent clamp washers
4 –Stainless steel ¼-20 x 1.25” carriage
bolts
4 –GenTent Clamp rubber sleeves
4 –Telescoping rod set clips
1 –Product and Safety Manual
1 –GenTent™ 20k Canopy
1 –Short side Electrical apron –stacking
clear vinyl
1 –Long side Electrical apron –stacking
clear vinyl
1 –Central Connector with vent rod
4 –44” Fiberglass frame rods
4 –GenTent Clamp main body
4 –GenTent Clamp telescoping rod
4 –Self-locking GenTent Clamp knobs
8 –GenTent clamp washers
4 –Stainless steel ¼-20 x 1.25” carriage
bolts
4 –Telescoping rod set clips
4 –GenTent Clamp rubber sleeves
Optional Accessories and Adapter Kits (See Page 14)
Your kit may include an optional frame extender or frame adaptation kit.
Please see separate instructions for these items. Frame extension or
adaptation, if required, must be completed prior to installing the GenTent.

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Installation Overview
The GenTent installs in three easy steps***:
Clamp it: Install 4 clamps and set the telescoping rod length.
Frame it: Install frame rod to the center connector, then into the correct hole in the
telescoping rod and repeat.
Cover it: Slide the GenTent canopy over the frame and secure by sliding the elastic
straps over and behind the clamp telescoping rod.
Once the GenTent is installed, it can be left in place during generator storage or easily
removed and stored separately. Should you wish to store the generator with the
GenTent attached, we recommend releasing the elastic straps to keep them fresh and
ready.
***Note: In some cases frame adaptation is required to create a mounting
point for the GenTent clamps. Should your kit include frame adapter(s) please
follow the instructions page 14or separately in your package. Frame
adaptation is required when:
One Corner needs to be adapted when:
-A muffler heat shield or other panel is connected to a frame member that
otherwise blocks the GenTent clamp from attaching directly to the proper
location.
Four Corners need to be adapted when:
-The portable generator uses a square tubular frame that must be adapted to
the round openings of the GenTent clamps.
-The portable generator is a very small frame and requires length and width
extension (see Clamp Adjustment tables on page 9)
Special Frame Configurations Exist:
-When the frame does not provide 4 cornered mounting points such as:
Note: In any of these special cases a special frame kit and addendum is
included in the respective special product bundle (or will need to be
ordered separately)
oRidgid RD series generators (except certain 5700W models) which do
not have vertical frame members at the front of the generator
oGenerac GP15000/GP17500 where the fixed handles block the
canopy
oCertain other odd shaped frames such as the Briggs 01894 and Troy-
Bilt 01925

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Install GenTent Clamps on Generator Frame
1) Determine whether the Rubber Sleeves are required
The GenTent Clamp kit includes 4 rubber sleeve adapters meant for use on frame
diameters less than 1.5”. If you do not know the diameter of your frame, wrap a slit of
paper or string around the frame tube, marking where the beginning and end cross. Lay
it on the tool to determine if the rubber sleeves should be used.
2) Assemble Clamp parts
Note: Be sure to use washers between the knob and clamp body
as well as between the bolt and the clamp body.
- Slide telescoping rods into clamp bodies.
- Install set pins through clamp bodies and telescoping rods
- Install washer on bolt and bolt through one end and into clamp
- Loosely install washer and self-locking knob onto carriage bolt
3) Install Clamp on Generator Frame (or Frame Adapter)
Position the top edge for the clamp at the lower of these two locations:
(1) 9” below where the gas tank meets the frame, or
(2) Directly below the electrical panel
Note: The goal is for the bottom of the main canopy to be at or slightly below where the tank
connects to the frame; this way water can’t get on the tank and trickle toward the outlets.
Further, the top of the clamp should be located under the bottom of the lowest electrical outlet --
the electrical protection skirt will cover at least to the top of the clamp.
-For frames less than 1.5”:slide rubber sleeve over frame member. Preferably position
the rubber sleeve opening to face toward clamp opening (fig. 3-A).
Tip: For 1.5” frames, use the sticky back rubber pads that may have come in your kit, or contact
GenTent for a set of rubber pads. Alternatively cut any rubber 1/8” or less in thickness to fit
between the frame and clamp ( such as an old bicycle tire tube) .

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- Push clamp opening straight onto frame (fig. 3-A). The clamp will pop over the frame.
If rubber sleeve used, slide clamp up and over (fig. 3-B). Do not over extend the mouth
of the clamp!
- Position clamp diagonally from sides of the generator frame (fig. 3-C);
- Tighten knob, centered on washer until clamp is firmly in place. This usually requires
only 2 full turns once the knob/washer seat to the clamp body. Clamp strength is
reduced by over-tightening as the clamp mouth pulls away from the frame.
- Repeat procedure on remaining three sides; position clamps at the same height.
Fig. 3-A Fig. 3-B
Fig. 3-C

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Frame Length (inches)
31 31.5 32 32.5 33 33.5 34 34.5 35 35.5 36 36.5 37 37.5 38 38.5 39
27.5 44443332222111100
27 44443333222211110
F 26.5 4* 4444333322221110
r26 4* 4* 444433332221111
a 25.5 4* 4* 4* 44443332222111
m25 4* 4* 4* 4* 4443333222211
e 24.5 4* 4* 4* 4* 4444333322211
24 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 444433322221
W 23.5 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 44443332222
i23 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4443333222
d 22.5 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4444333222
t22 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 444333322
h 21.5 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 44433322
21 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 4* 44443332
GenTent® 20k Clamp Easy Adjustment Guide

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4) Set Rod Adjustment Pin
- Reference Appropriate Easy Adjustment Guide (previous page) for GenTent 10k or
GenTent 20k
- Measure length and width of generator frame to the outside of the frame members
- Find corresponding pin setting number in Easy Adjustment Guide
- Set the telescoping rod location (Fig. 4-A and 4-B) based on the setting number from
the Easy Adjustment Guide and install set pin to secure
Fig. 4-A Fig. 4-B
Settings Notes:
(a) Rod location for setting 0 and 1 are the same (Fig. 4-A). Use the inside frame
rod hole for setting 0 and the outside frame rod hole for settings 1-4.
(b) SMALL indicates that the use of a Four corner frame extension kit is required.
The GenTent will be too loose on the frame otherwise.