Briggs & Stratton 190732GS Owner's Manual page 5

Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
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Generator Location
The actual physical location of your backup generator has a
direct affect on the amount of wiring required to control
and connect your generato_
NOTE: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the
Installation Manual.Acquaint yourself with that information
and confer with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site
might affect installationcosts and compliance with local
codes and standards.
Generator Clearances
The generator must be a minimum of 3 ft. (92 cm) from
combustible material (NFPA 37). Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm)
all around for access to the generator.
The unit's exhaust port must be at least 5 ft. (I 52 cm) from
any building opening (window, door, vent etc.), and the
exhaust must not be able to accumulate in any occupied
area (Figure I).
Exhaust port must be
5 ft (152cm) minimum
distance from building
openings
Port
Figure 2 identifies system components and shows typical
installation details.Variations to this illustration are related
to code issues and materials.
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