Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator
Installation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS | . . . 2 |
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION | . . . 2 |
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES | . . . 2 |
INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES | . . . 2 |
SAFETY RULES | . . . 3 |
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES | . . . 4 |
Unpacking Precautions | . . . 4 |
Delivery Inspection | . . . 4 |
Shipment Contents | . . . 4 |
Required Specialty Tools/Equipment | . . . 4 |
Approved Transfer Switches | . . . 4 |
Home Standby Generator Location | . . |
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions | . . . 5 |
Lifting the Generator | . . |
Access Doors | . . |
THE GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEM | . |
Fuel Consumption | . . . 9 |
Fuel Pipe Sizing | . . . 9 |
KNOW YOUR SYSTEM CONTROL BOARD | . . 10 |
Generator AC Connection System | . . 11 |
Grounding the System | . . 11 |
Utility Control Circuit Connection | . . 11 |
Fault Detection System | . . 11 |
System Control Panel | . . 12 |
BEFORE INITIAL ENGINE | . . 12 |
Engine Oil | . . 12 |
Battery Connection | |
Fuel Supply System | . . 13 |
FUEL SYSTEM SELECTION | . . 13 |
INITIAL | . . 14 |
Engine Adjustment | |
AUTOMATIC OPERATION SEQUENCE | . . 15 |
SETTING EXERCISE TIMER | . . 16 |
INSTALLATION INSPECTION | . . 16 |
Fuel Comparison Chart | . . 17 |
Size of Propane Tank Required at Various Temperatures | |
When Kept at Least Half Full | . . 17 |
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
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 NOT qualify for emergency standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
This manual contains installation, startup and adjustment instructions for a Home Standby Generator that supplies 120/240 Volt, single phase, 60Hz devices.The Home Standby Generator may be operated on LP or natural gas fuel. A separate owner’s manual (part number 192384GS) contains specifications, operating and maintenance instructions for these models.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is both accurate and current. However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without prior notice.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and follow the instructions given in the Owner’s Manual, especially the section regarding selecting essential circuits.
•Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and using your Home Standby Generator, as specified in the Owner’s Manual.
INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES
•Read and observe the safety rules.
•Read and follow the instructions given in this Installation and
IMPORTANT: If operating the generator below 0°F, a battery warmer and oil heater MUST be installed.
Both items are available at your local servicing dealer.
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