Briggs & Stratton 01897-0 owner manual Disconnect Box Mounting Guidelines, Fuel Inlet Dimensions

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator

Installation, Start-Up and Owner’s Manual

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 the disconnect box on a firm, sturdy supporting structure, making sure it is level and plumb.

•NEVER install the disconnect box where any corrosive substance might drip onto the enclosure.

•Protect the 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 the owner before beginning the 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 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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