Installation; Owner Orientation; For The Installing Delaer/Contractor - Briggs & Stratton 040336-00 Operator's Manual

Home generator system
Hide thumbs Also See for 040336-00:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Available languages

Available languages

JflstaJJatiofl
We sincerely appreciateyour patronage. Forthis reason, we
have made every effort to provide for a safe, streamlined
and cost-effective installation. Becauseeach installation is
unique, it is impossible to know of and advise the trade of all
conceivable procedures and methods by which installation
might be achieved. Neither could we know of possible
hazards and/or the results of each method or procedure. For
these reasons,
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals
should attempt home generator system installations.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes,
industry standards and regulations.
Your home generator is supplied with this "Operator's
Manual" and a separate "installation Manual'LThese are
important documents and should be retained by the owner
after the installation has been completed.
For the Nome Owner:
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s), read and
understand Owner Orientation in this manual before
contracting or starting your generator installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your generator, your dealer, a licensed
electrician or your utility power provider.
The generator warranty is VO_Bunless the
system is installed by licensed electrical and
plumbingprofessionals.
Ever}'effort has been made to ensurethat information in this
manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve the
right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product and
this document at any time without prior notice.
The Emission Control System for this generator is warranted
for standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency and by the California Air Resources Board (CARB).
This product is only for use as an optional generator 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.
For the Mnstalling
Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, the installation manual contains
all the information required to proPerly install and start
the generator. This operator's manual describes routine
operation and owner maintenanceprocedures.
if you need more information in this matter, pleasecall at
NOTICE This product does NOT qualify for either an
800-743-4115 between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
emergency standby or legally required standby system as
defined by NFPA70 (NEC).
Owner Orientation
° Emergencygenerator systems are intendedto
This section provides generator owners with the information
automatically supply illumination, power, or both, to
necessary to achievethe most satisfactory and cost effective
designated areas and equipment in the event of failure
instaflation possible.
of the normal supply. Emergencysystems may also
....... The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are meant
provide power for such functions as ventilation where
to familiarize you with the installation options available
essentialto maintain life, where current interruption
with your generator. A thorough understanding of these
options will provide fundamental control over the cost of
of the normal supply would produce serious life
your installation, as well as ensure your final satisfaction
safety or health hazards,
and security.
,
Legally Requiredstandby generator systems are
Federaland local codes, appearance,noise levels, fuel types,
intended to automatically supply power to selected
and distances are the factors that must be considered when
loads in the event of failure of the normal source
negotiating with an installation professional. Remember
which could create hazardsor hamper rescue or fire-
that as the distance from the existing electrical service and
fighting operations,
gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree
bends in the fuel supply increases, compensations in piping
Ever},effort has been madeto ensure that information in this
and wiring materials must be made. This is necessary to
manual is accurateand current. However,we reserve the
comply with local codes and overcome electrical voltage
right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product and
drops and gaseous fuel pressure drops.
this document at anytime without prior notice.
The factors mentioned above wiii have a direct affect on
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals
the overall price of yoer generator installation.
should attempt home generator system installations,
in some areasyou may need to acquire electrical permits
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes,
for installing the generator, building permits for installing
industry standards, laws and regulations,
gas fines, and permits for noise allowances. Your installer
should check your local codes AND obtain the permits before
installing the system.

Hide quick links:

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

This manual is also suitable for:

040346-00040396-00040337-00

Table of Contents