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Thank You
Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton®
generator. We are pleased that you have placed your
confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated
and maintained according to the instructions in this manual,
your generator will provide many years of dependable
service.
This manual contains safety information to make you aware
of the hazards and risks associated with standby generators
and how to avoid them. This product is only for use as an
optional generator 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
inconvenience.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -This manual contains
important instructions that must be obeyed during installation,
operation, and maintenance of the generator and batteries.
This generator system requires professional installation
before use.The installermust obeythe instructions
completely.
Where to Find Us
You never have to look far to find support and service for
your generator. There are many authorized service dealers
worldwide that provide quality service. You can also contact
Customer Service by phone at800-732-2989between 8:00
AM and 5:00 PM central time or click on Dealer Locator
at www.briggsandstratton.com, which provides a list of
authorized dealers.
For Future Reference
Please fill out the information below and keep with your
receipt. Have this information at hand if it becomes necessary
to contact your installer or authorized dealer regarding service
or repair of the unit.
Date of Purchase: ________________________________
Dealer / Retailer: _________________________________
Dealer's / Retailer'sPhone Number: __________________
GENERATOR:
Model Number: ____________________________
Model Revision: ____________________________
Serial Number: ____________________________
ENGINE:
Model Number: __________________________________
Serial Number: ___________________________________
Important Safety Instructions
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product
and this document at any time without prior notice.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that can 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 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 system unsafe.
Safety Alert Symbol and Signal Words
The safety alert symbol identifies safety information
about hazards that can result in personal injury. A signal
word (DANGER,WARNING, orCAUTION) is used with
the alert symbol to indicate the likelihood and the potential
severity of injury. In addition, a hazard symbol may be used
to represent the type of hazard.
DANGERindicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,willresult in death or serious injury.
WARNINGindicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,couldresult in death or serious injury.
CAUTIONindicates a hazard which, if not
avoided,couldresult in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICEIndicates information considered important but not
hazard-related.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Symbol Meaning
Safety alert symbol. Indicates a potential personal injury
hazard.
Read Manual. Failure to obey warnings, instructions,
installation manual, and operator’s manual could result in
death or serious injury.
Fire