Installation; Lifting The Generator - Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual

(B) Standby enclosure must be at least 5 ft (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs or vegetation over 12
inches (30.5 cm) in height.
(C) Exhaust outlet of standby enclosure must have at least 5 ft (1.5 m) minimum clearance from any structure, shrubs, trees
or any kind of vegetation.
(D) Standby enclosure must have a minimum of 5 feet (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any structure, overhang or trees.
(E) Standby enclosure must have a minimum of 18 inches (45.7 cm) clearance from any structures with or without a fire
rating.
Other General Location Guidelines
• Place the standby generator in a prepared location that is
flat and has provisions for water drainage.
• Install the standby generator in a location where sump
pump discharge, rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off,
landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood the
unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet or outlet
openings.
• Install the standby generator where it will not affect or
obstruct any services (including covered, concealed and
underground), such as telephone, electric, fuel (natural
gas / LPG vapor), irrigation, air conditioning, cable, septic,
sewer, well and so forth.
• Install the standby generator where leaves, grass, snow,
etc will not obstruct air inlet and outlet openings. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.

Installation

This product is only for use as an optional generator system
which provides an alternate source of electric power
and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration, and
communication systems that, when stopped during any power
outage, can cause discomfort or inconvenience.
Every effort has been made to make sure that the information
in this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product
and this document at any time without prior notice.
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals
can attempt generator system installations. Installations must
strictly comply with all applicable codes, industry standards,
laws and regulations.
NOTICE This product does NOT qualify for either an
emergency standby or legally required standby system as
defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
• Emergency generator systems are intended to
automatically supply illumination, power, or both, to
designated areas and equipment in the event of failure
of the normal supply. Emergency systems may also
provide power for such functions as ventilation where
essential to maintain life, where current interruption of the
normal supply would produce serious life safety or health
hazards.
• Legally Required standby generator systems are
intended to automatically supply power to selected
loads in the event of failure of the normal source which
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can create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-fighting
operations.

Lifting the Generator

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could
cause electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious
injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact
any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
Correct tools, equipment, and qualified personnel must be
used in all phases of handling and moving the generator. The
approximate weight of the generator is listed in the Generator
Specifications section.
Use the lifting holes (A) in the base of the generator to lift the
generator onto the concrete slab/pad. Lift the generator in
accordance with OSHA or local lifting regulations.