Reducing The Risk Of Fire - Briggs & Stratton 040661 Installation And Operation Manual

Reducing the Risk of Fire

Reducing the Risk of Fire
To help prevent fires, the generator must be installed a
safe distance from all combustible materials. The unit's
engine, alternator, and exhaust system components can
become very hot during operation. Reduce the likelihood
of a fire by keeping the unit properly ventilated, properly
maintained, free of fuel leaks, and away from combustible
materials. Also, flammable debris may collect within or
outside the generator enclosure and may possibly ignite,
causing a fire.
Federal and international standards describe the
minimum safe clearances around and above the
generator's enclosure.
Distance Requirements
An owner must maintain minimum clearances around the
generator enclosure. These clearances exist primarily for
fire prevention, but they also ensure adequate space for
maintenance tasks, such as removing the unit's front and
end panels.
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Generator Placement
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