Fuel And Electrical Inlet Dimensions; Lifting The Generator - Briggs & Stratton 1768-0 Installation Manual

Bri_s & Stra_on Power ProductsHome Generator System
Installation Manual
• Installthe generator as closeas possibleto the
Automatic PowerTransfer System to reduce the length
of wiring and conduit
• Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel
supply to reduce length of pipes.
_k CAUTION! Lawsor local codes may regulate the
distance to the fuel supply.
The Home Generator Systemis shippedalreadyattached
to its mounting pad.Unless mandatedby localcode,no
concrete slabis required.
If mandatedby local code, detachthe unit from its supplied
base.Construct a concrete slab at least 3 inchesthick and
6 incheslonger and wider than the unit_Attachunit to slab
with I/4" diameter (minimum) masonry anchor bolts long
enough to retain the unit Use the mounting pad holes as
anchor bolt Iocators.
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions
Figure2, below, depicts the physical location of the fuel
piping connector.Also shown is the recommended location
for punching holes for attaching the power and signal
conduits.
Lifting the Generator
The generator weighsmore than 375 pounds. Proper tools,
equipment and qualified personnel should be used in all
phases of handling and moving the unit
CAUTION!
Do Not lift unit by roof as damage to unit
will occur.
Two 4E. lengths of I" O.D. pipe (supplied by the installer)
are required to lift the generator manually.Insert pipes
through the lifting holes located near the unit's base,as
shown in Figure 3 (next page).
_ CAUTIONiThe unit may shift on the lifting pipes
during movement, which may cause an injury.
_ WARNING! If lifting or hoisting equipment is
used, be careful not to touch any overhead power
lines.
Recommended
Conduit Attachment
Area
I
K_22_
_22222h
lI2222125
(2)
o
3/4" NPT _ I _
©
I
-- 4.5"
13.5"
5