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GE 040374 - User Manual

GE 040374
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GE Home Generator Systems
Home Generator System
Model 040350 and Model 040374
Installation and
Start-Up Manual
316787 Revision E
Copyright © 2016. All rights reserved. No part of this material may
be reproduced or transmitted in any form without the express
written permission of Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC.

Table of Contents

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Summary

Safety Rules and Warnings

Safety Symbols and Definitions

Explains safety symbols, signal words, and their meanings.

Key Hazard Alerts

Highlights critical warnings regarding CO poisoning, electrical hazards, and fuel risks.

Installation Process Overview

Owner and Installer Responsibilities

Defines the roles and duties of the owner and installer during setup.

Installation Checklist

A comprehensive list of tasks for proper generator system installation.

Pre-Installation Preparation

Cold Weather Kit and Shipment Contents

Details on cold weather operation needs and included generator components.

Generator Placement Guidelines

Clearance Requirements for Safety

Specifies minimum distances for exhaust, structure, and overhead clearances.

Mitigating Carbon Monoxide Risk

Identifies potential CO entry points and placement strategies to prevent exposure.

Minimizing Fire Hazards

Provides guidelines for generator placement to reduce the risk of fire ignition.

Installation Clearance Examples

Illustrates various minimum installation distances for safe operation and airflow.

General Location and NFPA Standards

Covers additional location criteria and NFPA 37 requirements for placement.

Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations

Pinpoints the physical locations of electrical and fuel inlet ports on the generator.

Lifting and Anchoring Procedures

Instructions for safely lifting the generator and securing it with anchoring.

Access Panels

Accessing Generator Components

Identifies the front panel and the components it provides access to.

Gaseous Fuel System Installation

Fuel System Piping Requirements

Outlines mandatory rules and considerations for installing gaseous fuel supply lines.

Fuel Considerations and Specifications

Fuel Pressure and Power Loss

Specifies fuel pressure needs and how altitude affects power.

Fuel Pipe Sizing Guidance

Provides references for selecting appropriate fuel pipe sizes.

Fuel Conversion Procedures

LP Vapor Conversion

Step-by-step guide for converting the generator to use LP vapor fuel.

Fuel Consumption Data

System Connectivity

Control Board Terminal Blocks

Details the function and connections of various terminal blocks on the control board.

Power and Communication Wiring

Explains how to connect power output and communication to the transfer switch.

Communication Lead Connections

Generator AC Electrical System

Describes the generator's AC connection system and neutral bonding.

Generator Grounding Requirements

Power Connections to Transfer Switch

Details utility and generator power connections, including conduit use.

System Control Board Overview

Control Panel Interface and Features

Describes buttons, ports, fuse, and digital display on the control board.

Control Panel Menu Navigation

Menu Navigation and Button Functions

Explains how to navigate menus and the purpose of each button.

Programming Mode Access

Details the key sequences to enter different programming modes.

General Set Up Screen Configuration

Control Panel Operation Modes

Automatic Mode Status Displays

Describes the messages shown in Automatic Mode (READY, ON, SERVICE CODE).

Viewing System Parameters

How to access and view system data like run time, date, and software version.

Advanced Settings Configuration

Service, Oil, and Battery

Service Code Detection System

Explains how the generator's sensors detect and report service conditions.

Engine Oil and Battery Requirements

Specifies oil type, battery voltage, CCA, and installation instructions.

Initial Start-up Procedure

Generator Operation and Settings

Automatic Start-Up Sequence

Describes the generator's automatic response to utility power loss and restoration.

Setting the Exercise Timer

Instructions for scheduling and changing the generator's weekly exercise cycle.

Wireless Monitor System

Wireless Monitor Components and Status

Identifies monitor parts, LEDs, and their operational meaning.

Antenna and Monitor Setup

Guidance on antenna placement and initial setup for the wireless monitor.

Wireless Monitor LED Status

Explains LED indicators for generator ready, power, and service needed states.

Service Code and Installation Checks

Lists service codes and emphasizes the final installation inspection.

Notes

Schematic and Wiring Diagrams

10 kW Diagrams

Provides schematic and wiring diagrams for the 10kW generator model.

8 kW Diagrams

Provides schematic and wiring diagrams for the 8kW generator model.

Summary

Safety Rules and Warnings

Safety Symbols and Definitions

Explains safety symbols, signal words, and their meanings.

Key Hazard Alerts

Highlights critical warnings regarding CO poisoning, electrical hazards, and fuel risks.

Installation Process Overview

Owner and Installer Responsibilities

Defines the roles and duties of the owner and installer during setup.

Installation Checklist

A comprehensive list of tasks for proper generator system installation.

Pre-Installation Preparation

Cold Weather Kit and Shipment Contents

Details on cold weather operation needs and included generator components.

Generator Placement Guidelines

Clearance Requirements for Safety

Specifies minimum distances for exhaust, structure, and overhead clearances.

Mitigating Carbon Monoxide Risk

Identifies potential CO entry points and placement strategies to prevent exposure.

Minimizing Fire Hazards

Provides guidelines for generator placement to reduce the risk of fire ignition.

Installation Clearance Examples

Illustrates various minimum installation distances for safe operation and airflow.

General Location and NFPA Standards

Covers additional location criteria and NFPA 37 requirements for placement.

Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations

Pinpoints the physical locations of electrical and fuel inlet ports on the generator.

Lifting and Anchoring Procedures

Instructions for safely lifting the generator and securing it with anchoring.

Access Panels

Accessing Generator Components

Identifies the front panel and the components it provides access to.

Gaseous Fuel System Installation

Fuel System Piping Requirements

Outlines mandatory rules and considerations for installing gaseous fuel supply lines.

Fuel Considerations and Specifications

Fuel Pressure and Power Loss

Specifies fuel pressure needs and how altitude affects power.

Fuel Pipe Sizing Guidance

Provides references for selecting appropriate fuel pipe sizes.

Fuel Conversion Procedures

LP Vapor Conversion

Step-by-step guide for converting the generator to use LP vapor fuel.

Fuel Consumption Data

System Connectivity

Control Board Terminal Blocks

Details the function and connections of various terminal blocks on the control board.

Power and Communication Wiring

Explains how to connect power output and communication to the transfer switch.

Communication Lead Connections

Generator AC Electrical System

Describes the generator's AC connection system and neutral bonding.

Generator Grounding Requirements

Power Connections to Transfer Switch

Details utility and generator power connections, including conduit use.

System Control Board Overview

Control Panel Interface and Features

Describes buttons, ports, fuse, and digital display on the control board.

Control Panel Menu Navigation

Menu Navigation and Button Functions

Explains how to navigate menus and the purpose of each button.

Programming Mode Access

Details the key sequences to enter different programming modes.

General Set Up Screen Configuration

Control Panel Operation Modes

Automatic Mode Status Displays

Describes the messages shown in Automatic Mode (READY, ON, SERVICE CODE).

Viewing System Parameters

How to access and view system data like run time, date, and software version.

Advanced Settings Configuration

Service, Oil, and Battery

Service Code Detection System

Explains how the generator's sensors detect and report service conditions.

Engine Oil and Battery Requirements

Specifies oil type, battery voltage, CCA, and installation instructions.

Initial Start-up Procedure

Generator Operation and Settings

Automatic Start-Up Sequence

Describes the generator's automatic response to utility power loss and restoration.

Setting the Exercise Timer

Instructions for scheduling and changing the generator's weekly exercise cycle.

Wireless Monitor System

Wireless Monitor Components and Status

Identifies monitor parts, LEDs, and their operational meaning.

Antenna and Monitor Setup

Guidance on antenna placement and initial setup for the wireless monitor.

Wireless Monitor LED Status

Explains LED indicators for generator ready, power, and service needed states.

Service Code and Installation Checks

Lists service codes and emphasizes the final installation inspection.

Notes

Schematic and Wiring Diagrams

10 kW Diagrams

Provides schematic and wiring diagrams for the 10kW generator model.

8 kW Diagrams

Provides schematic and wiring diagrams for the 8kW generator model.

GE 040374 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandGE
Model040374
CategoryPortable Generator
LanguageEnglish

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