Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Operator’s Manual
Essential Circuit Selection
When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of the generator.To help you with your selection of essential circuits, please consider the following:
Add up the total wattage of all electrical devices to be connected at one time.This total should NOT be greater than the generator’s wattage capacity.
The rated wattage of lights can be taken from light bulbs. The rated wattage of tools, appliances and motors can usually be found on a data plate or decal affixed to the device.
If the appliance, tool or motor does not give wattage, multiply volts times the ampere rating to determine watts (Volts x Amps = Watts).
turn off any non essential loads. Failure to turn off non essential loads could overload the generator causing it to shut down. Some examples of non essential loads are as follows:
•Pool pump
•Hot tub
•Electric hot tub and/or pool heaters
•Central air conditioners
•Electric hot water heaters
•Electric range and/or oven
•Arc welder
•Non essential electric heaters
UNPACKING
Refer to the Installation Manual for detailed unpacking instructions, if desired.
Some electric motors (induction types) require about three times more watts of power for starting than for running.This surge lasts for only a few seconds. Be sure you allow for this high starting wattage when selecting electrical devices that will be energized by the Home Standby Generator:
•Figure the watts required to start the largest motor.
•Add that to the total running watts of all other connected loads.
This Briggs & Stratton Home Standby Generator complies with the following “stationary standby power rating”:
The standby power rating is applicable for supplying power for the duration of normal power interruption. NO sustained overload capability is available for this rating.
This rating is applicable to installations served by a reliable normal utility source.This rating is only applicable to variable loads with an average load factor of 80% of the standby rating.The standby rating is only applicable for optional standby power where the generator set serves as the backup to the normal utility source.
Use the “Wattage Reference Guide” provided and mark those circuits you consider “critical” or “essential”. Make sure you and your installer consider the system’s altitude above sea level and the ambient temperature range when determining total generator load.
IMPORTANT: When using the 100 Amp or 200 Amp transfer switch with the Home Standby Generator, you must
Delivery Inspection
After removing the carton, carefully inspect the Home Standby Generator for any damage that may have occurred during shipment.
IMPORTANT: If loss or damage is noted at time of delivery, have the person(s) making delivery note all damage on the freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor's memo of loss or damage. If loss or damage is noted after delivery, separate the damaged materials and contact the carrier for claim procedures. Missing or damaged parts are not warranted.
Shipment Contents
The Home Standby Generator is supplied with:
•Home standby generator
•Attached mounting pad
•One 24” flexible fuel
•Installation manual (P/N 192385GS)
•Operator’s manual (P/N 192384GS)
•Illustrated parts list manual (P/N 193208GS for model 01815 or P/N 193918GS for model 01938)
•Installation checklist (P/N 190840GS)
•Three access door keys
•Four lifting hole plugs
•Oil fill spout
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•One spare 15 Amp fuse
•Diagnostic LED kit (diode/plate/decal/pin connectors (2))
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