Bri_s & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
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BEFORE INITIAL START-UP
Engine Oil
This engine isshipped from the factory filled with the
recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oit level
and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the
engine owner's manual.
CAUTION
• Refer to engine manual for oil fill information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void warranty.
Oil Considerations
Your Home Generator System isequipped with an engine
that hasbeen pre-run at the factory and does not require
the traditional "break-in"procedure.
In order to provide a greater "backup" capability,the
system isfilledwith synthetic oil (API SJ/CF5W-30W).This
allows for system operation in the widest range of
temperature and climate conditions.
NOTE: The useof synthetic oil DOES NOT alter the
required oil changeintervalsdescribed in the engine
owner's manual.
Battery Connection
The Home Generator System issupplied with a 12Volt DC
18Amp-Hour sealed rechargeable battery. It is installedin
the unit and the battery cablesare connected at the
factory.The unit's 15Amp fuse has been removed for
shipping (this prevents the unit from starting).
t CAUTION
• DO NOT install the 15Amp fuse until all plumbing and wiring
hasbeencompletedandinspected.
NOTE: With the battery installed,utility power supplied to
the Automatic Transfer Switch, and the unit inAUTO mode,
the battery receives a trickle charge while the engine isnot
running.The trickle charger cannot be used to recharge a
battery that iscompletely discharged.
Gaseous Fuel System
• Ensurethat all fuel pipe connections are tight, secure and
without leaks.
• Ensurethat all shutoff valves are OPEN and that
adequate pressure is available.
If you smell 'raw' gaseousfuel (natural or LP) near the unit,
immediately turn off the gassupply to the generator.
Contact your gasutility or the system installer for
assistancein determining the source of the smell.
The AUTO/OFF/MANUAL Switch
This three-position deviceis referred to herein as
"AUTO/OFF/MANUAL". It is found on the control panel, as
shown earlier,and is used asfollows:
• "AUTO" position is the normal operating position. If a
utility power outage issensed,the system will start the
generator, let it reach stable operating speed,then
connect generator power to the transfer switch.
When utility power is restored, the system reconnects
utility power to the transfer switch, lets the engine'cool
down', shuts off the generator, and waits for the next
utility power outage.
• "OFF" position turns off a running generator, takes the
system out of Automatic mode and resets faults.The unit
will not exercise, but the 'Set Exercise' setting is not lost.
• "MANUAL" position starts the engine but does not
disconnect utility power from the transfer switch. It is
used for maintenance or diagnostic functions.
_ AUTION! With the switch set to AUTO, the
engine may crank and start at any time without
warning. Suchautomatic starting normally occurs
when utility source voltage drops below a preset
level or during the normal exercise cycle.To prevent
possible injury that might be causedby such sudden
starts, alwaysset the AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch
to OFF and remove the 15Amp fuse before
working on or around the generator or transfer
switch.
The other controls and devicesinstalledon the control
panel are described on page I I,"KnowYour System
Control Panel".
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