General Information; Equipment Description; Installer Responsibilities; Owner Responsibilities - Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual

NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it
and shorten its life.
• Use generator only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact your
authorized dealer.
• Operate generator only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating
air is critical to correct generator operation.
• The access panels/doors must be installed whenever
the unit is running.
• DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. Never work on the equipment when you are
physically or mentally fatigued.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a
step. Stepping on the unit could cause stress and
break parts. This may result in dangerous operating
conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil
leakage, etc.
• Shut off generator if:
• electrical output is lost.
• equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames.
• unit vibrates excessively or makes unusual noises.

General Information

For most applications, the Installation and Operation Manual
contains all the information required to correctly install,
operate, and maintain the generator. Every effort has been
made to make sure that 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. Make sure that the Quick Operation
Manual (part number: 80081730) is given to the owner after
the installation has been completed.

Equipment Description

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 can 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
can create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-fighting
operations.

Installer Responsibilities

• Read and obey the safety instructions.
• Install only a NRTL-approved transfer switch that is
compatible with the generator.
• Read and obey the instructions in this Installation and
Operation Manual.
• Installation must strictly comply with all applicable codes,
industry standards, laws, and regulations.
• Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator for
maintenance and service.
• Discuss the generator placement with owner.

Owner Responsibilities

• Read and obey the instructions in this Installation and
Operation Manual.
• Follow a regular schedule for maintaining and using the
generator, as specified in this manual.
• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintained indoors according to the manufacturer's
instructions and recommendations. Smoke alarms cannot
detect carbon monoxide gas.
• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and maintained
indoors according to the manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations. Carbon monoxide alarms cannot
detect smoke.

Installation Factors to Consider

The illustrations shown in this manual are for typical
circumstances. They are meant to familiarize you with the
installation options available for the generator.
Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types,
and distances are installation factors that must be considered.
Remember that, as the distance increases from the existing
electrical service and gaseous fuel supply, and the number
of bends in the fuel supply increases, compensations must
be made for piping and wiring materials. This is necessary
to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage
drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.

Delivery Inspection

Avoid damage from dropping, bumping, or collision with the
shipping carton.
After removing the carton, carefully inspect the generator for
any damage that may have occurred during shipment.
If loss or damage is found at the time of delivery, have the
person(s) making the delivery notate the loss or damage on
the freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor's
memo of loss or damage. If the loss or damage is notated
after delivery, separate the damaged materials and then
contact the carrier for claim procedures. Missing or damaged
parts are not warranted.
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