Briggs & Stratton FORTRESS 12kW Quick Operation Manual page 2

Quick Operation Guide
The Quick Operation Guide is not a substitution for the Installation and Operation Manual. The Installation and Operation
Manual contains detailed information and instructions that you must know and obey in order to maintain the equipment
correctly and use it safely.
The following information applies to both the installer and the operator of this product. This is NOT a do it yourself
project. Read, Understand, and obey the Installation and Operation Manual. Installation of this product must be done by a
licensed professional. The installation may require permits, inspections or other similar activities. Contact the local authority in
your jurisdiction for more information.
The Installation and Operation Manual can be viewed and downloaded at www.briggsandstratton.com. If you need a printed
copy of the Installation and Operation Manual please contact Briggs & Stratton at 800-732-2989 or write to:
Briggs & Stratton
P.O. Box 702
Milwaukee, WI, 53201-0702
START-UP
1. Before you start the standby generator, please make sure that the generator is installed by a qualified and certified
electrician / plumbing professional. The installation of the generator must meet all local codes.
2. Turn on the Power Switch. This is located on the outside of the generator, as shown by A, Figure 1.
3. Open the top cover of the generator and push the Auto/Manual button on the controller, as shown by B, Figure 1. This
will put the generator in Standby Mode.
4. In Standby Mode, the generator will startup automatically when utility power is lost.
5. To start the generator manually, push the Start/Select button, as shown by C, Figure 1. This will start the generator
manually.
SHUT-DOWN
1. To stop or shut down the generator manually, push the Stop/Config button on the controller, as shown by D, Figure
1, once (with cool-down) or twice (without cool-down). This will shut down the generator.
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