Table Of Contents; Equipment Description; Customer Responsibilities; Installer Responsibilities - Briggs & Stratton 1768-0 Installation Manual

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Installation Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................... 2
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ..................... 2
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES................... 2
INSTALLER RESPONSIBILITIES ................... 2
SAFETY RULES ................................ 3
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ................... 4
Unpacking Precautions ....................... 4
Delivery Inspection ......................... 4
Shipment Contents .......................... 4
Required Tools/Equipment .................... 4
Home Generator System Location .............. 4
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions ............. S
Lifting the Generator ........................ 5
Access Doors .............................. 6
Automatic PowerTransfer Switch Mounting
Dimensions ......................... 7
THE GASEOUS FUEL SYSTEM .................. 7-8
Fuel Consumption .......................... 9
Fuel Pipe Sizing ............................. 9
ESSENTIALCIRCUIT ISOLATION ................ l0
TRANSFER SWITCH .......................... I I
Generator AC Connection System ............. II
Power Wiring Interconnections ............... 12
Grounding the System ...................... 13
Control Circuit Interconnections .............. 13
Fault Detection System ...................... 13
System Control Panel ....................... 13
BEFOREINITIAL ENGINE START-UP.............. 14
Engine Oil ................................ 14
Battery Connection ........................ 14
Fuel Supply System ......................... 14
INITIAL START-UP(NO LOAD) ................. 15
Electrical Checks .......................... I S
AUTOMATIC OPERATION SEQUENCE ........... 16
Checking Automatic Operation ............... 17
SETTING EXERCISETIMER ..................... 17
RECONFIGURING THE FUEL SYSTEM ............ 18
EngineAdjustment ......................... 18
POST INSTALLATION INSPECTION .............. 19
REFERENCES ................................ 19
Standards Index ........................... 19
FuelComparison Chart ..................... 20
Sizeof Propane Tank Required atVarious Temperatures
When Kept at Least Half Full .......... 20
INSTALLATION NOTES......................... 21
EQUIPMENT
DESCRIPTION
This system consists of an engine driven AC generator
designedto provide backup electrical power for operating
compatible electrical loads through the supplied automatic
power transfer switch.
This manual contains installation, startup and adjustment
instructions for Home Generator Systemsthat operates
120 and/or 240 Volt. single phase,60Hz devices.The
generator may be operated on LP or natural gasfueI.A
separate owner's manual (part number 191187) contains
specifications, operating and maintenance instructions for
these models.
Everyeffort has been expended to make sure that the
informationin this manual is both accurate and current
However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change,
alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without
prior notice.
_ CAUTION! Do Not tamper with engine
governed speed. High operating speeds are
dangerous and increasethe risk of personal injury
or damageto equipmen_
CUSTOMER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and follow the instructions given in the Owner's
Manual, especially the section regarding selecting essential
circuits.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for and
using your Home Generator System, as specified in the
Owner's Manual.
INSTALLER
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this Installation
and Start-up Manual.
• Employ good workmanship techniques to ensure a long
lasting and trouble-free backup power installation.
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