Fuel Installation Plan - Briggs & Stratton 12kW Installation And Operation Manual

Fuel Installation Plan

WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• Installation must be performed by a licensed
professional.
• Install the fuel supply system according to NFPA 37 and
other applicable fuel-gas codes.
• Before placing the generator into service, the fuel
system lines must be properly purged and leak tested.
• NO leakage is permitted.
• DO NOT operate engine if smell of fuel is present.
NOTICE The supplied flexible fuel line is not to be
installed underground or in contact with the ground.
• The entire flexible fuel line must be visible for periodic
inspection and must not be concealed within nor contact
nor run through any wall, floor, or partition.
The information below is provided to assist gaseous fuel
system technicians in planning installations. In no way
should this information be interpreted to conflict with
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applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel
supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• The generator is equipped with an automatic safety
gas fuel shut-off valve.
• DO NOT operate the equipment if the fuel shut-off valve
is missing or inoperative.
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable
and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion
resulting in death or serious injury.
• LP gas is heavier than air and will settle in low areas.
• Natural gas is lighter than air and will collect in high
areas.
• The slightest spark could ignite these fuels and cause
an explosion.
• DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with the generator owner(s)
and convey any technical considerations that can affect their
installation plans before applying these general guidelines.
The following general rules apply to gaseous fuel system
piping:
• The piping material must conform to federal and local
codes, be rigidly mounted, and be protected against
vibration.
• Piping should be protected from physical damage,
especially where it passes through flower beds, shrub
beds, and other cultivated areas where damage can
occur.
• Install the provided flexible fuel line (B) between the
generator fuel inlet port (A) and the rigid piping to
prevent thermal expansion and contraction from causing
excessive stress on the piping material.
• A union (C) or a flanged connection must be provided
downstream to permit removal.
• A manometer test port (D) should be installed for
vapor fuels. Use the port to install a manometer and
check if the engine receives the correct fuel pressure
for operation. A digital manometer (P/N 19495) or an
analog manometer is available at your service center for
vapor fuels only. When the initial test runs are completed,
the manometer is removed and the port is plugged.
• For vapor fuels only: Where the formation of hydrates or
ice is known to occur, piping should be protected against