Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Owners Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator (HSG).This product is intended for use as an optional home standby system which provides an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort, or the like.This product DOES NOT qualify for emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
Briggs and Stratton has made every effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing contractors should attempt HSG installations.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes, industry standards and regulations.
Your Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator is supplied with this “Owners Manual”, a separate “Installation Manual” (part number 192385GS) and a Warranty Sheet (part number 190881GS).These are important documents and should be retained by the owner after the installation has been completed.
Approved Transfer Switches
The Home Standby Generator should be used ONLY with the following UL approved Transfer Switches. Connection to any transfer switch not listed below will void your equipment warranty.
•50A Nema 1 enclosure, BSPP Model 01917
•50A Nema 3R enclosure, BSPP Model 01918
•100A Nema 3R enclosure, BSPP Model 01813
•100A Nema 3R enclosure w/ main line disconnect, BSPP Model 01928
•200A Nema 3R enclosure, BSPP Model 01814
•200A Nema 3R enclosure w/ main line disconnect, BSPP Model 01929
Installation Assistance
For the Home or Business Owner:
To help you make informed choices and communicate effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand the
Owner Orientation Section of this manual
BEFORE contracting or starting
your HSG installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator, your dealer, a licensed electrician or your utility power provider.
The HSG Warranty is VOID unless the system
is installed by licensed electrical and
plumbing professionals.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, the Installation manual contains all the information required to properly install and start the Home Standby Generator.This Owner’s Manual describes essential circuit selection, routine operation and owner maintenance procedures.
If you need more information, call
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
OWNER ORIENTATION
This section provides Home Standby Generator owners with the information necessary to achieve the most satisfactory and cost effective installation possible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant to familiarize you with the installation options available with your Home Standby Generator. A thorough understanding of these options will provide fundamental control over the cost of your installation, as well as ensure your final satisfaction and security.
Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types, and distances are the factors that must be considered when negotiating with an installation professional. Remember that as the distance from the existing electrical service and gaseous fuel supply increases, equal compensations in piping and wiring materials must be allowed for.This is necessary to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct affect on the overall price of your Home Standby Generator installation.
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