INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this Briggs & Stratton Manual Transfer Switch.This product is intended for use with Briggs & Stratton Home Generator Systems ONLY.
This is for use with optional home standby systems which provide an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as a gas furnace, refrigeration 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).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use with generator’s protected by Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors.
Briggs and Stratton Power Products (BSPP) has made every effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and
For the Home 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 transfer switch installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which you purchased your BSPP Transfer Switch, your dealer, or your utility power provider.
The Transfer Switch Warranty is VOID unless the system is installed by a licensed electrical professional.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor
Check federal, state and local codes for questions on installation.
If you need more information about the transfer switch, call
Only licensed electricians
should install transfer switches.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes, standards and regulations.
Your BSPP Transfer Switch is supplied with this combined “Installation and Operator’s Manual”.This is an important document and should be retained by the owner after the installation has been completed.
Every effort has been expended to make sure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without prior notice.
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