Cold Weather Kit; Anchoring And Wind Rating - Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS Series Installation And Operation Manual

Cold Weather Kit

If the generator operates in temperatures below 30°F (-1°C),
it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that a Cold Weather Kit be
installed.
Cold Weather Kit, Part No. 6578 includes:
• Battery Warmer
• Battery Stand
These items are available at your local service dealer.
If you need more information, please
call 800-732-2989 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.

Anchoring and Wind Rating

Concrete Anchoring of Unit to Poured or
Existing Slab
To achieve the listed wind rating, the generator must be
installed in strict compliance with this installation manual.
The product components must be of the material specified
and all screws must be installed in accordance with the
applicable provisions and the anchor manufacturer's
published installation instructions.
The concrete slab/pad must meet the requirements below
and the generator must be anchored with the anchors
of Anchor Types 1 or 2.
Anchor Types
1. Qty (3) 3/8" SS ITW RED HEAD LDT, Anchor embedded
2 ½" (63.5mm) in 3000 psi concrete. 3" (76.2mm) from
the edge minimum, 6" (152.4mm) spacing minimum.
2. Qty (3) 3/8" SS Powers/Dewalt Power Stud +SD2
Anchor embedded 2 ½" (63.5mm) in 3000 psi concrete.
3" (76.2mm) from the edge minimum, 6" (152.4mm)
spacing minimum.
There are three 7/16" hole locations (A) in the base of the
generator in which to anchor the unit.
Concrete Slab/Pad Types
WIND PAD
RATING MODEL
Width
MPH
Up to 140 6324 29in
(Pallet of 5) (736.6mm)
6325
(Pallet of
10)
140 to 175 6326 29in
(Pallet of 5) (736.6mm)
6327
(Pallet of
10)
140 to 175 Poured 30in
(762mm)
These items are available at your local service dealer.
NOTICE Unless mandated by local or state codes to
achieve wind rating, a concrete slab/pad is not required
Panel Attachment in Wind Rated Areas
To achieve a wind rating above 140 mph, (2) 1/4-20 Screws
(B) are included and must be installed in the bottom of the
front panel.
PAD DIMENSIONS CONCRETE
SPEC
Length Thickness
32in 3in 3000 PSI
(812.8mm) (76.2mm)
32in 4in 3000 PSI
(812.8mm) (101.6mm)
32in 5in 3000 PSI
(812.8mm) (127.6mm)
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