Briggs & Stratton Power Products Backup Power System
SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel technicians should attempt installation of this system, which must strictly comply with applicable codes, standards and regulations.
•Your Briggs & Stratton Backup Power System produces dangerous electrical voltages that can cause a fatal electrical shock.Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals and connections at all times while the unit is running. Ensure that all the appropriate covers, guards and barriers are in place before operating the generator. If you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
•In case of an accident caused by electrical shock immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the live conductor.
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•Your Backup Power System is powered by gaseous fuel. Liquid Propane (LP) or natural gas is extremely Explosive! Do Not smoke around the generator.Wipe up any oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible materials are left in the generator compartment. Keep the area near the generator clean and free of debris.
•Do Not use the generator or any of its parts as a step. Stepping on the unit can stress and break parts.This may result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
CAUTION! After the installation of your Backup Power System is complete, the generator may crank and start without warning any time there is a power interruption.To prevent possible injury, before working on the equipment, always set the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF and remove the 15 Amp fuse.
•Do Not handle any kind of electrical device while standing in water.Avoid electrical devices while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet.
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•Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment. Never work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued.
•An adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is critical for generator operation. Do Not alter the installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation provisions, as this can seriously affect safe operation of the generator.The Oil Service door and/or the Control Panel door must be installed whenever the unit is running.
•Before performing any maintenance on the generator, remove the 15 Amp fuse AND disconnect the battery NEGATIVE, NEG, or
•Do Not operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other explosive conditions exist.
•Do Not tamper with governor springs, links or other parts to increase engine speed.
•Do Not touch hot muffler, engine cylinder, or engine exhaust port which can cause burns.
•Do Not start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover removed.
CAUTION! Despite the safe design of the Backup Power System, operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or death. Permit only responsible and capable persons to operate and/or maintain this equipment.
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.
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
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