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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Owners Manual
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation and maintenance of the
generator and battery.
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 NOTqualify for
emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
Briggs and Stratton has made every effort to provide for a
safe,streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because
each installation is unique,it is impossible to know of and
advise the trade of all conceivable procedures and methods
by which installation might be achieved.Neither could we
know of possible hazards and/or the results of each
method or procedure.For these reasons,

Only current licensed electrical and

plumbing contractors should attempt

HSG installations.

Installations must strictly comply with

all applicable codes,industr y 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 1-800-743-4115,
between 8:00AM and 5:00 PM CT.
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.