Canopy for portable electrical device
A system and method are provided for the shielding of outdoor electrical equipment from inclement weather, the system comprising: a plurality of support brackets affixed to the outdoor electrical equipment; a support frame disposed in the support brackets; a waterproof cover disposed over the frame; an apron depending from the cover, configured to cover electrical connections on a side of the outdoor electrical equipment.
1. A method for the deflection of water from a portable electrical generator, said method comprising:
affixing a plurality of mounting brackets to a vertical frame of said portable electrical generator;
adjusting said brackets to correspond to the footprint of said generator and a desired height;
inserting support rods into said brackets so as to create a support frame;
extending a waterproof cover over said support frame while allowing ventilation of said portable electrical generator and an apron hanging from a bottom edge of said waterproof cover to cover electrical connections of said generator and at least two corners of said generator adjacent to said electrical connections.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein said mounting brackets are adjustable and adapted for installation on generators of various sizes.