Briggs & Stratton 01897-0 - Manual (Page 5)

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Standby Generator
Installation, Start-Up and Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of a Briggs & Stratton
Standby Generator.This product is intended for use as an
optional standby 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
the like.This product DOES NOT qualify for emergency
standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
This manual is an important document and should be
retained by the owner after installation has been completed.
This manual contains installation, startup and adjustment
instructions for a Standby Generator that supplies
120/240 Volt, single phase, 60Hz devices.The Standby
Generator may be operated on LP or natural gas fuel.
Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in
this manual is both accurate and current. However, the
manufacturer reserves the right to change, alter or otherwise
improve the generator at any time without prior notice.
Briggs and Stratton has made every effort to provide for a
safe, streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because
each installation is unique, it is impossible to know of and
advise the trade of all conceivable procedures and methods
by which installation might be achieved. Neither could we
know of possible hazards and/or the results of each
method or procedure. For these reasons,
Only current licensed electrical and
plumbing contractors should attempt
Standby Generator installations.
Installations must strictly comply with
all applicable codes, industry standards
and regulations.
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual,
especially the section regarding selecting essential
circuits.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your Standby Generator, as specified in this manual.
INSTALLER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
IMPORTANT: If operating the generator below
10°F, a battery warmer and oil heater MUST be
installed. Both items are available at your local servicing
dealer.
INSTALLATION
ASSISTANCE
For the Home or Business Owner:
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand the
Owner Orientation Section of this manual
BEFORE contracting or starting
your Standby Generator installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at
which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Standby
Generator, your dealer, a licensed electrician or your utility
power provider.
The Standby Generator Warranty is VOID unless
the generator is installed by licensed electrical and
plumbing professionals.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, this manual contains all the
information required to properly install and start the
Standby Generator.This manual also describes essential
circuit 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 Emission Control System for this generator is
warranted for standards set by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources
Board (CARB).