Introductio, Introduction, For the home owner – Briggs & Stratton 50A NEMA 3R User Manual

Page 4: For the installing dealer/contractor

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INTRODUCTION

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of this Briggs & Stratton
Manual Transfer Switch.This product is intended for use
with Briggs & Stratton Home Generator Systems ONLY.
This is for use with optional home standby systems which
provide an alternate source of electric power and to serve
loads such as a gas furnace, refrigeration 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).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use with generator’s protected
by Ground Fault Circuit Interruptors.

Briggs and Stratton Power Products (BSPP) has made every
effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and cost-effective
installation. Each installation is unique, it is impossible to
know of and advise of all conceivable procedures and
methods by which installation might be achieved.We do
not know all possible hazards and/or the results of each
method or procedure. For these reasons,

Only licensed electricians

should install transfer switches.

Installations must strictly comply with all

applicable federal, state and local codes,

standards and regulations.

Your BSPP Transfer Switch is supplied with this combined
“Installation and Operator’s Manual”.This is an important
document and should be retained by the owner after the
installation has been completed.

Every effort has been expended to make sure that the
information in this manual is both accurate and current.
However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change,
alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without
prior notice.

For the Home 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 transfer switch installation.

To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at
which you purchased your BSPP Transfer Switch, your
dealer, or your utility power provider.

The Transfer Switch Warranty is VOID

unless the system is installed by a

licensed electrical professional.

For the Installing Dealer/Contractor

Check federal, state and local codes for questions on

installation.

If you need more information about the transfer switch,

call 1-800-743-4115, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.

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