Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System Installation & Start-Up Manual

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Generator Placement
Before installing the generator, consult with the homeowner
and convey the following guidelines, which may affect the
desired installation location.
Install generator outdoors in an area which will not
accumulate deadly exhaust gas. DO NOT install generator
where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be
drawn into a potentially occupied building. Ensure exhaust
gas is kept away from windows, doors, ventilation intakes
or other openings that can allow exhaust gas to collect in a
confined area. Prevailing winds and air currents should be
taken into consideration when positioning generator.
General Location Guidelines
 • InstalltheunitoutdoorsONLY.
 • Placetheunitinapreparedlocationthatisflatandhas
provisions for water drainage.
 • Installtheunitinalocationwheresumppump
discharge, rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off,
landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood
the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet
our outlet openings.
 • Installtheunitwhereitwillnotaffectorobstruct
any services (including covered, concealed and
underground), such as telephone, electric, fuel,
irrigation, air conditioning, and so forth.
 • Installtheunitwhereairinletandoutletopeningswill
not become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
 • Installthegeneratorascloseaspossibletothetransfer
switch and fuel supply to reduce the length of wiring,
conduit, and piping.
Laws or local codes may regulate the distance to the
fuel supply.
The minimum (MIN) clearances from aerial view of generator
(B) to combustible (D), and non-combustible (A) materials is
shown below.
 • Thesedistancesareprovidedtogivegeneratorlocation
guidance relative ONLY to combustibles, generator
cooling, and maintenance.
 • Theminimumdistancesinthefigureareasshown.
All four sides of the generator cannot be enclosed
or restricted, even if the minimum distances are
maintained. DO NOT connect (A) and/or (D) to (E)
 • Aroofcannotbeused.
 • Exhaust(C) must not be allowed to accumulate.
A Non-Combustible material with Fire Resistant Rating of
1 hour or greater
B Home Standby Generator
C Engine Exhaust
D Combustible Material or Structure with a Fire
Resistance Rating of less than 1 hour.
E Any structure or material. DO NOT connect (A) and/or
(D) to (E).
A
B
E
D
E
C
3’
(1m)
5’ (1.5m)
5’ (1.5m) 5’ (1.5m)
2’
(62cm)
5’ (1.5m)
WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache,
fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures,
nausea, fainting or death.
Operate generator ONLY outdoors.•
Install a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm near •
the bedrooms.
Keep exhaust gas from entering a confined area through •
windows, doors, ventilation intakes, or other openings.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles
or structures causing a fire.
DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m) •
from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
Not for
Reproduction

Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System Specifications

Electrical Specifications

rated maximum load current at 25°C/77°F, LP	83.3 Amps
rated AC voltage	240 Volts
phase	Single phase
rated frequency	60 Hertz

Operating Environment

normal operating range	-20°F (-28.8°C) to 104°F (40°C)
output sound level at normal load	68 dB(A) at 23 ft. (7 m)

Weight and Dimensions

shipping weight	575 lb (260 kg)