Bri_s & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Briggs& Stratton
Home Generator System (HGS).This product isintended
for use asan optional home standby system which provides
an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads
such asheating, refrigeration systems,and communication
systemsthat, when stopped during any power outage,could
causediscomfort, or the like.This product DOES NOT
qualify for emergency standbyas defined by NFPA 70
(NEC).
Briggsand Stratton hasmade every effort to provide for a
safe,streamlined and cost-effective installation.Because
eachinstallation isunique,it isimpossibleto know of and
advisethe trade of all conceivable procedures and methods
by which installation might be achieved.Neither could we
know of possible hazardsand/or the results of each
method or procedure. For these reasons,
Only current qualified electrical and
plumbing contractors should attempt
HGS installations.
Installations must strictly comply with
all applicable codes, industry standards
and regulations.
Your Briggs& Stratton Home Generator System issupplied
with this "Owners Manual",a separate"Installation Manual"
(part number 190838)and aWarranty Sheet (part number
19088I).These are important documents and should be
retained by the owner after the installation has been
completed.
Installation Assistance
For the Home or Business Owner:
To help you make informedchoices and communicate
effectively with your installationcontractor(s),
Read and understand the
Owner Orientation Section of this manual
BEFORE contracting or starting
your HGS installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at
which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home
Generator System, your dealer, or your utility power
provider.
The HGSWarranty is VOID unless the system
is installed by certified electrical and
plumbing professionals.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications,the Installationmanual containsall
the information required to properly install and start the
Home Generator System.This Owner's Manualdescribes
essentialcircuit selection, routine operation and owner
maintenance procedures.
If you need more information,call 1-800-743-4115,
between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
The EmissionControl System for this generator is
warranted for standards set by the U.S.Environmental
Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources
Board (CARB).
OWNER ORIENTATION
This section provides Home Generator Systemowners
with the information necessaryto achievethe most
satisfactory and cost effective installationpossible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are
meant to familiarize you with the installationoptions
availablewith your Home Generator System.A thorough
understanding of these options wilt provide fundamental
control over the cost of your installation,aswell asensure
your final satisfaction and security.
Local codes,appearance,noise levels,fuel types, and
distances are the factors that must be considered when
negotiating with an installationprofessional. Remember that
asthe distancefrom the existing electrical service and
gaseousfuel supply increases,equal compensations in piping
and wiring materials must be allowed for.This isnecessary
to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage
drops and gaseousfuel pressure drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct
affect on the overall price of your Home Generator
System installation.
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