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title: Frequently Asked Questions
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# Frequently Asked Questions

##### [ QUESTION Why would I want to use a pad under the Generac GS Series generator?​ ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse1-widget_1670967993448)

GENPAD® provides a solid base for the generator and reduces the chances of the unit becoming unlevel.

##### [ QUESTION What is the GENPAD’s warranty? ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse2-widget_1670967993448)

The GENPAD is warranted from defects in materials and/or workmanship for life.

##### [ QUESTION Does the GENPAD qualify as a “green” product? ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse3-widget_1670967993448)

Yes, the concrete GENPAD contains 40% recycled materials.

##### [ QUESTION Is the GENPAD reinforced with rebar?​ ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse4-widget_1670967993448)

Yes, the GENPAD is structurally reinforced with rebar in the lower 1/3 of the pad (the tensile zone).

##### [ QUESTION Why are utility pads not recommended for installation with generators? ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse5-widget_1670967993448)

HVAC pads are not compliant with National Fire Prevention Code #37, which states that if a fire is present the pad must be able to support the generator without collapsing. HVAC pads used in AC unit installations do not have to meet that code because, unlike generators, they do not have natural gas lines attached to them. If there is a fire, you don’t want to rupture a gas line and create a steady source of fuel.

##### [ QUESTION If the install location is on an incline or a hill, how do you install the GENPAD to be level? ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse6-widget_1670967993448)

Build up the area with landscape timbers and use soil to fill in the area. Tap the filled soil and use a long level to ensure it is level. If not, repeat filling the site until it is level.

##### [ QUESTION What different materials are available in the GENPAD? ](https://www.genpads.com/frequently-asked-questions#collapse7-widget_1670967993448)

The GENPAD is available in the original concrete and also in a lightweight composite material (fiberglass reinforced compound).