Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Standby Generator
Installation,
This rating is applicable to installations served by a reliable normal utility source.This rating is only applicable to variable loads with an average load factor of 80% of the standby rating.The standby rating is only applicable for optional standby power where the generator set serves as the backup to the normal utility source.
Use the “Wattage Reference Guide” provided and mark those circuits you consider “critical” or “essential”. Make sure you and your installer consider the generator’s altitude above sea level and the ambient temperature range when determining total generator load.
Disconnect Box Mounting Guidelines
The disconnect box is a NEMA Type 3R enclosure suitable for outdoor use.
Guidelines for mounting the disconnect box include:
•The disconnect box must be installed with appropriate hardware for conduit connections.
•Install disconnect box on a firm, sturdy supporting structure, making sure it is level and plumb.
•NEVER install disconnect box where any corrosive substance might drip onto enclosure.
•Protect disconnect box at all times against excessive moisture, dust, dirt, lint, construction grit and corrosive vapors.
The typical installation of the disconnect box is depicted in Figure 3. Discuss layout suggestions/changes with owner before beginning installation process.
Figure 3 — Typical Disconnect Box Mounting
Fuel Inlet Dimensions
Figure 4, below, depicts the location of the fuel piping connector.
Figure 4 — Generator Fuel Attachment Location
Fuel Piping
Connector
4.5”
3/4”
NPT
13.5”
Removable Roof and Access Door
The Home Standby Generator is equipped with an enclosure that has a removable roof and an access door for the control panel.
To Remove Roof:
Remove the four screws and lift off.
To Remove Access Door:
1.Remove roof as described above.
2.Remove screw at top of access door.
3.Pull access door outward (away) from unit while pulling door upward and out of base. Door will come free of generator enclosure.
To Install Access Door and Roof:
1.Guide bottom of access door into base.
2.Push access door until it is flush with sides.
3.Replace door screw.
4.Replace roof and screws.
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