Briggs & Stratton PRO8000 01934 owner manual Receptacles, Cold Weather Operation

BSPP Generator

2.Unplug charger from unit and wall outlet when generator is being started and while in operation.

RECEPTACLES

3.Keep charger plugged in when generator is not in use to prolong battery life.The charger has a built in float equalizer and will not overcharge battery, even when plugged in for an extended period of time.

IMPORTANT: See “Battery Maintenance” on page 16 for additional information.

COLD WEATHER

OPERATION

Under certain weather conditions (temperatures below 40°F [4°C] and a high dew point), your generator may experience icing of the carburetor and/or the crankcase breather system.

Build a structure that will enclose three sides and the top of the generator:

1.Make sure entire muffler-side of generator is exposed. Note that your generator may appear different from that shown in Figure 9.

Figure 9 — Permanent Cold Weather Shelter

Wind

2.Ensure a minimum of three feet clearance between open side of box and nearest object.

3.Face exposed end away from wind and elements.

4.Enclosure should hold enough heat created by generator to prevent problems.

DANGER

Running generator gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas.

Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, fainting or death.

•Operate generator ONLY outdoors.

•Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through windows, doors, ventilation intakes or other openings.

•DO NOT operate generator inside any building or enclosure, including the generator compartment of a recreational vehicle (RV).

CAUTION

Receptacles may be marked with rating value greater than generator output capacity.

•NEVER attempt to power a device requiring more amperage than generator or receptacle can supply.

•DO NOT overload the generator. See “Don’t Overload Generator”.

120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp, Locking Receptacle

Use a NEMA L14–30 plug with this receptacle. Connect a 4–wire cord set rated for 250 Volts AC at 30 Amps (or greater) (Figure 10).You can use the same 4–wire cord if you plan to run a 120 Volt load.

Figure 10 — 120/240 Volt AC, 30 Amp Receptacle

4-Wire Cord Set

240V

120V 120V

W (Neutral)

Y (Hot)	X (Hot)
NEMA L14-30	Ground (Green)

This receptacle powers 120/240 Volt AC, 60 Hz, single phase loads requiring up to 3,600 watts of power at

30 Amps for 120 Volts; 7,200 watts of power (7.2 kW) at 30 Amps for 240 Volts.The outlet is protected against overload by a push–to–reset circuit breaker and/or a 2 pole GFCI circuit breaker.

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