Access Covers; Operation; Important Owner's Considerations; Automatic Operation - Briggs & Stratton 10000 Watt Operator's Manual

Access Covers

The home generator is equipped with an enclosure that has a
removable roof and an access cover for the control panel.
To Remove Roof:
Remove the four screws and lift off.
To Remove Access Cover:
1. Remove roof as described above.
2. Remove screw at top of access cover.
3. Pull access cover outward (away) from unit while pulling
cover upward and out of base. cover will come free.
To Install Access Cover and Roof:
1. Guide bottom of access cover into base.
2. Push access cover until it is flush with sides.
3. Replace cover screw.
4. Replace roof and screws.

Operation

Important Owner's Considerations

Engine Oil
This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the
recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level
and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engine
operator's manual. See Engine Oil in Maintenance.
NOTICE
Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been
properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in
equipment failure.
• Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill
information.
• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this
instruction will void engine and generator warranty.
Battery
The installer must supply and install a sealed, valve-
regulated, lead-acid rechargeable starting battery. The
starting battery MUST conform to the specifications shown
below in the chart.
Battery Specifications
Volts 12 Volt DC
Amps (MIN) 350 CCA (cold cranking amps)
Type AGM
Terminal Hardware M8
Dimensions (MAX):
Width 5.325 inches (135mm)
Length 7.875 inches (200mm)
Height 6.875 inches (175mm)
NOTE: DO NOT use a deep-cycle or automotive type battery.
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With the battery installed, all wiring to transfer switch and
home generator completed, utility power supplied to the
Automatic Transfer Switch, and the system switch in the
AUTO position, the battery receives a trickle charge while the
engine is not running. The trickle charge cannot be used to
recharge a battery that is completely discharged.
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.
Wash hands after handling.
15 Amp Fuse
The generator's 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to
prevent the unit from starting during shipping. Your installer
will ensure the fuse is properly installed upon completion of
the installation.

Automatic Operation

To select automatic operation, do the following:
1. Set the service disconnect or main distribution panel
circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer
switch to ON.
2. Set the generator's main circuit breaker to its ON position.
3. Set the system switch to AUTO.
CAUTION
With the system switch set to AUTO, the engine
may crank and start at any time without warning.
Such automatic starting normally occurs when
utility source voltage drops below a preset level
or during the normal exercise cycle.
• To prevent possible injury that may be caused by such
sudden starts, always set the system switch to OFF.
• Remove the 15 Amp fuse before working on or around
the generator or transfer switch.
Checking Automatic Operation
To check the system for proper automatic operation, proceed
as follows:
1. Turn OFF the service disconnect or main distribution
panel circuit breaker sending power to the automatic
transfer switch.
The engine will crank and start when the utility voltage drops
out and the sensor has timed out. Let the system go through
its entire automatic operation sequence.
2. With the generator output supplying its loads, turn ON
the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit
breaker that supplies utility power to the Automatic
Transfer Switch.
3. The automatic transfer switch will transfer loads back to
the utility power after 5 minute minimum run time and
utility is restored.
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