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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator
Installation, Start-Up and Owner’s Manual
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.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual,and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore,not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend,you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others.You must also make sure that the
procedure,work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator unsafe.
NOTE:Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester
muffler.The spark arrester must be maintained in effective
working order by the owner/operator.In the State of
California,a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code).Other states may
have similar laws.Federal laws apply on federal lands.
• Operate generator ONLY outdoors.
• Keep at least 3 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
Running generator gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless,poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
fainting or death.
DANGER
• When using generator for backup power,notify utility
company.
• DO NOTtouch bare wires or receptacles.
• DO NOTuse generator with electrical cords which are worn,
frayed,bare or otherwise damaged.
• DO NOThandle 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 NOTallow 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 (-) first.When finished, reconnect that cable last.
• After your 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
15Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
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.
WARNING
• DO NOTallow any open flame, spark, heat,or lit cigarette
during and for several minutes after charging a battery.
• Wear protective goggles,rubber apron,and rubber gloves.
Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas
during recharging.
Hydrogen gas stays around battery for a long
time after battery has been charged.
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause
explosion.
You can be blinded or severely injured.
Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is
extremely caustic.
Contact with battery fluid will cause severe
chemical burns.
DANGER
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technicians should attempt installation of this
generator,which must strictly comply with
applicable codes,standards and regulations.
WARNING