Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Installation Manual
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol (
) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION, when used without the alert symbol, indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage. Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
Explosion | Fire | Rotating Parts Electrical Shock |
CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
•DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed.
•DO NOT modify generator in any way.
CAUTION
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life.
•Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation.
•Despite the safe design of the Home Standby Generator, operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or death.
•Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. NEVER work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued.
•DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts.This may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, and so forth.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
•Install the fuel supply system according to applicable
•Before placing the Home Standby Generator into service, the fuel system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
•After the generator is installed, you should inspect the fuel system periodically.
•NO leakage is permitted.
•DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other explosive conditions exist.
•DO NOT smoke around the generator.Wipe up any oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the generator compartment. Keep the area near the generator clean and free of debris.
WARNING
Generator produces powerful voltage.
Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution.
Failure to isolate generator from power utility can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
•When using generator for backup power, notify utility company.
•DO NOT touch bare wires or receptacles.
•DO NOT use generator with electrical cords which are worn, frayed, bare or otherwise damaged.
•DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
•If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
•DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or service generator.
•In case of an accident caused by electrical shock, immediately shut down the source of electrical power and contact the local authorities. Avoid direct contact with the victim.
•Before performing any maintenance on the generator, disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE, NEG or
•After your Home Standby Generator is installed, the generator may crank and start without warning any time there is a power failure.To prevent possible injury, always set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF, remove the service disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the
15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
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