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The Gaseous Fuel System

The information below is provided to assist gaseous fuel system technicians in planning installations. In no way should this information be interpreted to override applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise.

WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely

flammable and explosive, which could cause

burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, serious injury and/or property damage.

t LP gas is heavier than air and will settle in low areas.

t Natural gas is lighter than air and will collect in high areas.

t The slightest spark could ignite these fuels and cause an explosion.

t DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.

TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with the generator owner(s) and convey any technical considerations that might affect their installation plans before applying these general guidelines.

The following general rules apply to gaseous fuel system piping:

WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable

and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or

explosion resulting in death, serious injury and/ or property damage.

t Before placing the generator into service, the fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.

t No leakage is permitted.

NOTICE The supplied flexible steel fuel line is not to be installed underground or in contact with the ground.

t The entire flexible steel fuel line must be visible for periodic inspection and must not be concealed within nor contact nor run through any wall, floor, or partition.

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to federal and local codes, rigidly mounted and protected against vibration.

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where it passes through flower beds, shrub beds, and other cultivated areas where damage could occur.

NOTICE The illustration is representative of a typical installation. Your installation may differ.

t *OTUBMMUIFflexible steel fuel line (B) (supplied) between the generator fuel inlet port (A) and rigid piping

to prevent thermal expansion, contraction, or any standby movement from causing excessive stress on the piping material.

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t "VOJPO(C) or flanged connection shall be provided downstream to permit removal of standby.

t "NBOPNFUFSQPSUTIPVMECFQSPWJEFE(D). A digital manometer, P/N 19495, is available at your Briggs & Stratton service center. When the initial test runs are completed, the manometer is removed and the port is plugged. The manometer port permits temporary installation of a manometer to ensure that the engine receives the correct fuel pressure to operate efficiently throughout its operating range.

t 8IFSFUIFGPSNBUJPOPGIZESBUFTPSJDFJTLOPXOUP occur, piping should be protected against freezing. The termination of hard piping should include a sediment trap (F) where condensate is not likely to freeze.

t "NJOJNVNPGPOFBDDFTTJCMFBQQSPWFENBOVBM shutoff valve (E) shall be installed in the fuel supply line within 6 ft. (180 cm) of the home generator.

t "NBOVBMGVFMTIVUPGGWBMWFTIPVMECFJOTUBMMFEJOUIF interior of the building.

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tornado, unstable ground, or flood hazards, special consideration shall be given to increase strength and GMFYJCJMJUZPGQJQJOHTVQQPSUTBOEDPOOFDUJPOT t Piping must be of the correct size to maintain the required supply pressures and volume flow under varying generator load conditions with all gas appliances connected to the fuel system turned on and operating.

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Contents Generator Systems Engine For Future ReferenceDate of Purchase Generator Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety Symbols and MeaningsFlammable and explosive, which could cause  Tie up long hair and remove jewelry Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities Equipment DescriptionOwner Responsibilities Cold Weather KitDelivery Inspection Unpacking PrecautionsShipment Contents Installation Checklist Installing Contractor InformationOwner Information Unit InformationIntentionally Left Blank Generator Placement Exhaust Side of the Generator t &OTVSFFYIBVTUHBTJTLFQUBXBZGSPN Windows C doors Other General Location Guidelines Annex a Explanatory Material Placement of Standby Generator to Reduce the Risk of FireRequirements Generator Installations AAAElectrical and Fuel Inlet Locations Lifting the Generator Concrete Anchoring of UnitAccess Ports To remove battery panel To secure battery panelTo open roof To remove front panelGaseous Fuel System  t 8IFSFMPDBMDPOEJUJPOTJODMVEFFBSUIRVBLFLP Vapor Natural Content of Fuel Power LossFuel Consumption LP Vapor PropaneFuel Conversion System Connectors Generator AC Connection System Generator Power Connection Transfer Switch CommunicationGrounding the Generator Utility Circuit ConnectionSystem Control Panel Generator Operation Control ButtonsMenu MenuGeneral Set Up Screen SET TimeGeneral System Parameters Automatic ModeControl Panel Prompts Advanced Settings Screen Prompts as outlined belowService Code Detection System Final Installation ConsiderationsBattery Battery Standard Cold Start SpecificationsInitial Start-up No Load Electronic Governor System Electronic Governing CheckSetting Exercise Timer Automatic Operation SequenceAntenna Installation Wireless Monitor # of flashes Service neededWireless Monitor Operation SystemSYSTEM UPDATEupdateInstallation Inspection Wireless Monitor Status LED’sStandard Operation OtherSchematic / Wiring Diagrams Schematic DiagramWiring Diagram On Some UNITS, Wire 1 MAY Also be Labeled AS Wire

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