Briggs & Stratton 040395-00 User manual

Thankyoufor purchasingthis quality-built Briggs &Stratton home generator.We are pleasedthat you've placedyour
confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand.When operatedand maintained according to the instructions in the operator's
manual, your home generatorwill provide manyyears of dependableservice.
This manual eentains safety information to makeyou awareof the hazardsand risks associatedwith residential generator
systems and how to avoidthem. This generator system is designedand intendedonly for useas anoptional homestandby
systemthat provides an alternatesource of electric power and to serve loads such asheating, refrigerationsystems, and
communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.Savethese
originai instructionsfor future reference.
This generater system requiresprofessienaiinstaiiatien before use. Theinstaller should follow the instructions completely.
Where te Find Us
You never haveto lookfar to find support and servicefor your generator. Consultyour Yellow Pages.Therearemany
Briggs & Stratton authorized servicedealersworldwide who provide quality service. You canalso contact Briggs &
Stratton Customer Serviceby phoneat 888-743-4115 between 8:00AM and 5:00 PMCT, or click on Finda Dealerat
BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM,which provides a list of authorized dealers.
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Briggs & Stratton PowerProducts Group, LLC
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mrnportantSafety mnstructions
SAVETHESEiNSTRUCTiONS- This manualcontains
important instructions that should be followed during
installation and maintenanceof the generatorand batteries.
Safety Symbols and Meanings
Explosion Fire Ebctrical Shock
Toxic Fumes Rotating Parts Hot Surface
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Auto Start Explosive Pressure Chemical Burn
WARNINGRunning engine gives off carbon monoxide,
an odorless, colorless, poison gas.
Breathingcarbon monoxide could result
in death, serious injury, headache,fatigue,
dizziness,vomiting, confusion, seizures,nausea
or fainting.
o Operatethis product ONLYoutdoors in an areathat will
not accumulatedeadlyexhaustgas.
o Keepexhaustgasawayfrom anywindows, doors,
ventilation intakes,soffit vents, crawl spaces,open garage
doors or other openingsthat canallow exhaustgas
to enter insideor be drawn into a potentiallyoccupied
building or structure.
o Carbonmonoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintainedindoors according to the manufacturer's
instructions/recommendations. Smokealarms cannot
detectcarbon monoxide gas.
WARNINGThe engineexhaust from this product
contains chemicals known tC_be State of Californiato
causecancer birth reproductive harm.
Lift Hazard
degree or levelof hazardseriousness.
may be usedto representthe type of
word NOTICEis usedto address practl
personal injury.
DANGERindicatesa hazardwhich, if not :led, will
result in deathor serious injury.
A WARNINGindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided could
result in deathor serious injury.
CAUTIONindicatesa hazardwhich, if not avoided could
result in minor or moderate injury.
NO77CEaddressespractices not relatedto personal injury.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipateevery possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.Thewarnings in
this manual,and the tags and decals affixedto the unit are,
therefore, not albinclusive, if you usea procedure, work
method or operatingtechnique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that
it is safe for you and others. You must also makesure that
the procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not renderthe generatorsystem unsafe.
of Californi_ _8causecancer, birth defects,or other
reproduc_v8 harm. Wash handsafter handling.
....._::NA:RNING Storage batteriesgive off explosive
hydrogen gas during recharging,
Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen
and cause explosion, resulting
in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Batteryelectrolyte fluid contains acidand is
extremely caustic.
Contactwith battery contents could causesevere
chemical burns.
A battery presents a risk of electrical shock and high short
circuit current.
o DONOTdispose of batteryin a fire. Recyclebatter},.
o DONOTallow any openflame, spark, heat,or lit cigarette
during andfor several minutesafter charginga battery.
o DONOTopen or mutilatethe battery.
o Wear protective goggles, rubber apron, rubber boots and
rubber gloves.
o Removewatches, rings, or other metal objects.
o Usetools having insulated handles.

,A WARNINGPropaneand Natural Gasareextremely
flammableand explosive,which could cause
burns,fire or explosion resulting in death,
serious injury and/or property damage.
o Installthe fuel supply system accordingto NFPA37 and
other applicablefuel-gas codes.
o Beforeplacingthe generatorinto service,the fuel system
lines must be properly purged and leaktested.
o Afterthe generatoris installed,you should inspectthe fuel
system periodically.
o NOleakageis permitted.
o DONOToperateengine if smell of fuel is present or other
explosiveconditions exist.
o DONOTsmoke aroundthe generator.Wipe up any oil
spills immedbtely. Ensurethat no combustible materials
are left in the generatorcompartment, Keepthe areanear
the generatordean andfree of debris.
WARNENGHazardousVoltage-Contact with power
lines could cause electric shock or burns,
resulting in deathor serious injury.
Lifting Hazard/HeavyObject- Could result
in serious injury',
o if rifting or hoisting equipment is used, DONOTcontact
anypower lines.
, DONOTUiftormovegeneratorwithg !assistance.
o Use lifting pipesas described in L#fing the Generator.
o DONOTlift unit by roof asdam get generator
will occur.
WARNmNGGeneratorproduces hazardousvoltage.
Failureto properly ground generatorcould result
in electrocution.
Failureto isolate generatorfrom utility power could
result in deathor serious injury to electric utility
workers due to backfeedof electrical energy.
o When using generatorfor backup power, notify
utility company.
o DONOTtouch barewires or bare receptacles.
o DONOTuse generatorwith electricalcords which are
worn, frayed, bare or otherwisedamaged.
o DONOThandle generatoror electricalcords while
standing in water, while barefoot, or while handsor
feet arewet.
o if you must work around a unit while it is operating,
stand on an insulateddry surfaceto reducethe risk of
a shock hazard.
o DONOTallow unqualified persons or childrento operate
or servicegenerator. .......
o in caseof an accident electricalshock,
immediately shut down ¢8_source of electricalpower and
contactthe localau_horit_s Avoid direct contact with
the victim....
o Despite of the generator operatingthis
equipmen_impruSently, neglectingits maintenanceor
being ea_bss: bould cause possible injury'or death.
at all times while working on this equipment.
on the equipment whenyou are physically
fatigued.
performing anymaintenanceon the generator,
batterycableindicated by a NEI;ATEVE,
NEGor (-) first. Whenfinished, reconnectthat cablelast.
After your system is installed,the generatormay crank
and start without warning anytime there is a power
failure. To prevent possible injury,,always setthe
generator'ssystem switch to OFF,removethe sewice
disconnect from the disconnect boxAND removethe
15 Amp fuse BEFOREworking on the equipment.