Briggs & Stratton 01897-0 owner manual Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator

Installation, Start-Up and Owner’s Manual

WARNING

Running engines produce heat.Temperature of muffler and nearby areas can reach or exceed 150°F (65°C).

Severe burns can occur on contact.

•DO NOT touch hot surfaces.

•Allow equipment to cool before touching.

CAUTION

Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it.

•See “Essential Circuits” on page 9.

•Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads.

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 fuel-gas codes.

•Before placing the 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.

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.

•Use generator only for intended uses.

•If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact Briggs and Stratton.

•Operate generator only on level surfaces.

•Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical to correct generator operation.

•The access door and roof must be installed whenever the unit is running.

•DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.

•Despite the safe design of the 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 start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed.

•DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.

•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, ect..

•If connected devices overheat, turn them off and disconnect them from generator.

•Shut off generator if:

-electrical output is lost;

-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames; -unit vibrates excessively.

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