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Briggs & Stratton 10000 Watt Operator's Manual

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Manual No. 207550GS Rev. B (06/23/2008)

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  • Page 1 Home Generator Systems Operator’s Manual 10000 Watt Home Generator System Manual No. 207550GS Rev. B (06/23/2008)
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton home generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with home generator systems and how to avoid them.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......4 Hazard Symbols and Meanings ........4 Installation .

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions WARNING The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard gas during recharging.
  • Page 5 WARNING WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result flammable and explosive. in electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Failure to isolate generator from power utility death. can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
  • Page 6 NOTICE WARNING Improper treatment of generator can damage it and Starter and other rotating parts can entangle shorten its life. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • Use generator only for intended uses. • If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or •...

  • Page 7: Installation

    Installation Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types, and distances are the factors that must be considered when We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason, negotiating with an installation professional. Remember that as the distance from the existing electrical service and Briggs &...

  • Page 8: Generator Location

    Generator Location Device Running Watts The actual physical location of your home generator has a Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 direct affect on: Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel your generator. Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 2.

  • Page 9: Delivery Inspection

    Essential Circuit Selection Some examples of non essential loads are as follows: When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched • Pool pump to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the • Hot tub combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/ •...

  • Page 10: Features And Controls

    Features and Controls Home Generator Read this Operator’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Generator is shown with roof, plastic access cover and F - Unit Identification Label —...

  • Page 11: System Control Panel

    System Control Panel Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: A - Set Exercise Switch — Used to set the exercise cycle • “OFF” position turns off running generator, prevents start time and day-of-the-week.

  • Page 12: Access Covers

    Access Covers With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and home generator completed, utility power supplied to the The home generator is equipped with an enclosure that has a Automatic Transfer Switch, and the system switch in the removable roof and an access cover for the control panel.

  • Page 13: Setting Exercise Timer

    4. The generator will run for an additional one minute for Fault Detection System engine cool down, then shut down. The generator may have to run for long periods of time with NOTE: If utility is restored and generator does not shut down no operator present.
  • Page 14 NOTE: With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch Low Voltage (Generator) and home generator completed, utility power supplied to This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the Automatic Transfer Switch, and the unit in AUTO mode, the LED indicator.

  • Page 15: Generator Maintenance

    High Temperature Generator Maintenance This fault is indicated by fault code FC_7 and seven blinks The generator warranty does not cover items that have been on the LED indicator. The contacts of the temperature switch subjected to operator abuse or neglect. To receive full value (A) are normally open.

  • Page 16: Battery

    Battery Servicing of batteries are to be performed or supervised by personnel knowledgeable of batteries and the required precautions. Keep unauthorized personnel away from batteries. WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds - chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.

  • Page 17: When Calling The Factory

    NOTE: With the battery installed and utility power available To Clean the Generator to the transfer switch, the battery receives a trickle charge NOTICE whenever the engine is not running. It may take up to 72 hours to fully charge a battery with the trickle charge. Improper treatment of generator can damage it and The trickle charge is not able to recharge a battery that is shorten its life.
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  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction 1. Circuit breaker open or defective. 1. Reset or replace circuit breaker. Engine is running, but no AC output is 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact local service facility. 3. Poor wiring connections or 3. Check and repair. available.

  • Page 20: Schematic

    Schematic BRIGGSandSTRATTON.COM...

  • Page 21: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram...

  • Page 22: Warranty

    Effective March 1, 2008. Replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before March 1, 2008 Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both.
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  • Page 24: Product Specifications

    Home Generator Systems Product Specifications Rated Maximum Load Current: at 120 Volts ......83.33 Amps at 240 Volts .

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