Foundation for a generator

A generator supported by a foundation, the generator comprising:

• a generator housing defining a first side and a second side that extend along a rotational axis of the generator;
• a first plurality of frame feet removably attached to the first side;
• and
• a second plurality of frame feet removably attached to the second side, each frame foot including:
• a plurality of fasteners arranged to threadably engage the generator housing;
• and
• a shear key engageable with the frame foot and the generator housing to inhibit movement in a direction normal to the rotational axis;
• wherein a height of each frame foot is selected to position the rotational axis at a desired height above the foundation, and wherein a width of each frame foot is selected to engage the foundation.

A method of supporting a generator in a foundation having an opening width, the method comprising:

• selecting a generator having a housing, the housing including a right-side attachment space on a right side of the housing and a left-side attachment space on a left side of the housing that cooperate to define a housing width;
• removably attaching a first frame foot to the right side of the housing, the first frame foot having a first height and a first width;
• removably attaching a second frame foot to the left side of the housing, the second frame foot having a second height and a second width;
• engaging a shear key with first frame foot and the right side of the housing;
• and
• attaching the generator to the foundation, wherein the first width and the second width are selected such that the sum of the first width, the second width, and the housing width is greater than the opening width, and wherein the first height and the second height are selected to position a centerline of the generator at a desired vertical elevation with respect to the foundation.