Essential Circuits - Briggs & Stratton 40212 Operator's Manual

Figure 1 — Home Generator System Clearances
• Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings will
not become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the Transfer
Switch to reduce the length of wiring and conduit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel
supply to reduce length of pipes.
IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the
distance to the fuel supply.
The Home Generator System is shipped already attached
to its mounting pad. Unless mandated by local code, a
concrete slab is not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least
3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4" diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.

Essential Circuits

As a Home Generator System owner, it is important that
you clearly identify the circuits in your building that are
"essential" to you.
It is important that your installer understand which circuits
you want to include as "Essential Circuits". Depending on
the power consumed by these circuits, most or all of them
can be switched to the Home Generator System for the
duration of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference guide shown in Figure 2 will assist
you with your decision-making process. It provides the
wattage used by many ordinary household devices. Use it as
a guide when selecting your essential circuits. Review this
information with your installer and ask about any technical
considerations that might affect the cost of your installation.
INSTALLATION
Figure 2 — Wattage Reference Guide
Device
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)*
Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)*
Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)*
Battery Charger (20 Amp)
Circular Saw (6-1/2")
Clothes Dryer (Electric)*
Exhaust Port
Clothes Dryer (Gas)*
Clothes Washer*
Coffee Maker
Compressor (1 HP)*
Compressor (1/2 HP)*
Compressor (3/4 HP)*
Curling Iron
Dehumidifier*
Electric Blanket
Electric Range (per element)
Electric Skillet
Freezer*
Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)*
Garage Door Opener*
Hair Dryer
Hand Drill
Iron
Jet Pump*
Light Bulb
Microwave Oven
Milk Cooler*
Oil Burner on Furnace
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu)
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu)
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu)
Radio
Refrigerator
Slow Cooker
Submersible Pump (1 HP)*
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)*
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)*
Sump Pump*
Table Saw (10")*
Television
Toaster
*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device
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Running
Watts
1700
3800
6000
500
800 to 1000
5750
700
1150
1750
2000
1400
1800
700
650
400
1500
1250
700
875
500 to 750
1200
250 to 1100
1200
800
100
700 to 1000
1100
300
400
150
225
50 to 200
700
200
2000
1500
2800
800 to 1050
1750 to 2000
200 to 500
1000 to 1650