Briggs & Stratton 8000 Series Operation Manual
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- Page 1 Home Generator Systems Home Generator Systems Installation Instructions User’s Instructions Series 14000 Series 8000 Operation Manual Series 8000 Model 040496-02 Generator Copyright © Briggs & Stratton Corporation 80084596 Milwaukee, WI, USA. All rights reserved. Revision A...
- Page 2 These original instructions contain safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with residential generator systems and how to avoid them. This product is intended for use as an optional system which provides an alternate source of electric power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration systems, and communication systems that, when stopped during any power outage, could cause discomfort or inconvenience.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .................... 4 Safety Signs ....................... 4 Safety Alerts ....................... 4 SAFETY RULES AND INFORMATION ................ 7 Safety Rules ....................... 7 Storage And Disposal Of Generator ................7 Equipment Description ....................7 User ........................... 7 Qualified Professional ....................7 User Responsibilities .................... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety Signs Explosive material Flammable material Electrical shock Toxic fumes Rotating parts Hot surface Automatic start-up Corrosive substance Lift hazard Refer to instruction manual/booklet Safety Alerts The safety alert symbol indicates a potential personal injury hazard. A signal word (DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION) is used with the alert symbol to designate a degree or level of hazard seriousness. - Page 5 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. WARNING WARNING Running engine produces carbon Exhaust heat/gas could ignite monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas. combustibles or structures resulting in death or Breathing carbon monoxide could result serious injury. Contact with muffler area could in death, serious injury, headache, fatigue, cause burns resulting in serious injury.
- Page 6 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. WARNING CAUTION Propane and Natural Gas are Auto start of Machinery - Installing the extremely flammable and explosive, which could 15 Amp fuse could cause the engine to crank cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death and start at any time without warning resulting in or serious injury.
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Page 7: Safety Rules And Information
SAFETY RULES AND INFORMATION Safety Rules NOTICE Improper treatment of generator could damage it, shorten its life, and void warranty 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the 8. Do not insert any objects through cooling slots. manual and on the generator before starting equipment. 9. -
Page 8: General Information
GENERAL INFORMATION cont. Roof Access Each generator is shipped with a set of identical keys. These keys fit in the lock on the access panel. The access panel must be unlocked in order for it to open. To Open the Access Panel: 1. -
Page 9: Controls
CONTROLS System Control Panel D. 15 Amp Fuse - Protects the generator DC control circuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) or was The generator control panel, located inside generator removed the engine cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse housing, is shown in the figure below. -
Page 10: Menu
CONTROLS cont. Menu The following chart shows the icons for the buttons that control the system control panel. ENTERS THE MENU (VIEW SETTINGS). MENU PRESS TO CONFIRM SELECTION WHEN PROGRAMMING. ESCAPE (EXIT) RETURNS TO LAST MENU ITEM. TOGGLES THROUGH MENU OPTIONS. RIGHT ARROW SETS SYSTEM PARAMETERS. -
Page 11: General Set Up Screen
CONTROLS cont. General Set Up Screen For general set up, press and hold the left arrow and right arrow for 3 seconds. Follow the prompts as outlined below. NOTE: Date and Time were set at the factory and stored in the control panel memory. The Exercise Cycle was also set at the factory for Tuesdays, at 2:00 P.M. -
Page 12: Control Panel Prompts
CONTROLS cont. Control Panel Prompts Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode, the display screen will display via AUTOMATIC MODE scrolling text: • GENERATOR READY - if the generator is in standby and utility power is present. • GENERATOR ON - if the generator is running and utility GENERATOR READY OR SERVICE CODE DESCRIPTION power is not present. -
Page 13: Advanced Settings Screen
CONTROLS cont. Advanced Settings Screen Advanced setting parameters are preset at the factory for a typical installation. To view Advanced Settings items and/or to change items, follow the instructions listed below. Advanced settings are critical to the operation of the generator. Careful consideration should be taken when working in the Advanced Settings menu. -
Page 14: Operation
OPERATION MAINTENANCE Automatic Operation Sequence Servicing The System The generator’s control board constantly monitors utility voltage. Should utility voltage drop below a preset level, the Before Servicing Generator control board signals the engine to crank and start. When Always perform the following steps BEFORE servicing the utility voltage is restored above a preset voltage level, generator: the engine is signaled to shut down. -
Page 15: Reset Service Code Detection System
MAINTENANCE cont. The generator’s control board displays service codes. The Low Frequency: This feature protects devices connected service code descriptions are listed below: to the transfer switch by shutting the generator down if the engine runs slower than 45 Hz for 3 seconds. This condition Low Battery Voltage: This condition occurs if the battery may be caused by a failed engine component, electronic voltage drops below the preset value. -
Page 16: Maintenance Schedules
MAINTENANCE cont. Maintenance Schedules Contact a qualified professional to perform maintenance per the maintenance schedule for qualified professional. Failure Regular maintenance will improve the performance and to comply will void warranty on generator. extend the life of the generator. Follow hourly or calendar intervals of operation, whichever occurs first. -
Page 17: Generator Maintenance For User
MAINTENANCE cont. Generator Maintenance for User Maintain Smoke Detectors User generator maintenance instructions are listed below. Smoke detectors are required per manufacturer’s recommendations/instructions. User must maintain smoke detectors. CAUTION Clean Generator Clean in and around the generator every 8 running hours. Auto start of Machinery - Installing the NOTICE 15 Amp fuse could cause the engine to crank... -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting for User Contact a qualified professional to perform troubleshooting/ maintenance per the guide. Failure to comply will void warranty on generator. The troubleshooting guide below is specifically targeted for the user. Problem Cause Correction 1. Circuit breaker open. 1. -
Page 19: Equipment Specifications
EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Rated Power 8kVA Rated Maximum Load Current (at 25�C LP)* at 230 Volts 34.8 Amps Rated AC Voltage 230 Volts Phase Single Phase Rated Frequency 50 Hertz Generator Breaker 40 Amp Normal Operating Range -28.8�C to 40�C Output Sound Power 97 dB(A) L WA Shipping Weight... - Page 20 This page intentionally left blank...
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