Save These Instructions; Introduction; Installation Assistance; For The Home Owner - Briggs & Stratton 40212 Operator's Manual

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual contains important instructions that should be
followed during installation and maintenance of the
generator and battery.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for your purchase of a Briggs & Stratton
Home Generator System (HGS).This product is intended
for use as an optional home 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).
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
HGS installations.
Installations must strictly comply with
all applicable codes, industry standards
and regulations.
Your Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System is supplied
with this "Operator's Manual" and a separate "Installation
Manual".These are important documents and should be
retained by the owner after the installation has been
completed.

Installation Assistance

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 HGS installation.
INSTALLATION
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at
which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home
Generator System, your dealer, a licensed electrician or
your utility power provider.
The HGS Warranty is VOID unless the system
is installed by licensed electrical and

For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:

For most applications, the Installation manual contains all
the information required to properly install and start the
Home Generator System.This Operator's Manual
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).

OWNER ORIENTATION

This section provides Home Generator System owners
with the information necessary to achieve the most
satisfactory and cost effective installation possible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are
meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your Home Generator System. A thorough
understanding of these options will provide fundamental
control over the cost of your installation, as well as ensure
your final satisfaction and security.
Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types,
and distances are the factors that must be considered when
negotiating with an installation professional. Remember that
as the distance from the existing electrical service and
gaseous fuel supply increases, equal compensations in piping
and wiring materials must be allowed for.This is necessary
to comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage
drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct
affect on the overall price of your Home Generator
System installation.
NOTE: In some areas you may need to acquire electrical
permits for installing the Home Generator System, building
permits for installing gas lines, and permits for noise
allowances.Your installer should check your local codes
AND obtain the permits before installing the system.
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plumbing professionals.