Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System Operator's Manual
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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Home Generator System...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your home generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with home standby generators and how to avoid them.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......4 Installation ........7 Owner Orientation . -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains WARNING Running engine gives off carbon important instructions that should be followed during monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. Breathing carbon monoxide can cause headache, fatigue, dizziness, vomiting, confusion, seizures, Safety Symbols and Meanings... - Page 5 WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result in flammable and explosive. electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns Failure to isolate generator from power utility can or death. result in death or injury to electric utility workers •...
- Page 6 NOTICE Improper treatment of generator can damage it WARNING Starter and other rotating parts can and shorten its life. entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • Use generator only for intended uses. • If you have questions about intended use, contact your authorized dealer.
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Page 7: Installation
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree professionals should attempt home generator system bends in the fuel supply increases, compensations in piping installations. Installations must strictly comply with all and wiring materials must be made. -
Page 8: Essential Circuits
Power Decrease at High Altitude or High Temperature Device Running Watts Air density is less at high altitudes, resulting in less available Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 engine power. Specifically, engine power will decrease 3.5% for each 1,000 feet (300 meters) above sea level and 1% for Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 each 10°... -
Page 9: Delivery Inspection
Essential Circuit Selection In a utility outage, you need to ‘manage’ power distribution by turning off non-essential loads. Some examples of non When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched essential loads are as follows: to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/ • Pool pump amperage capacity of the generator. -
Page 10: Controls
Controls Home Generator Read this Operator’s Manual and Important Safety Instructions before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Generator is pictured with access doors removed for clarity H - Oil Fill Door opening —... -
Page 11: System Control Panel
System Control Panel Compare this control panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: A - SET EXERCISE — Used to set the exercise cycle start D - 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the home generator DC control time and day-of-the-week. -
Page 12: Access Ports
Operation Access Ports The home generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access doors. The doors are named for a significant Important Owner’s Considerations component located behind them, as follows: Engine Oil A Control Panel door B Fuel Inlet Port (shown for reference) NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil C Oil Drain door... -
Page 13: 15 Amp Fuse
15 Amp Fuse Setting Exercise Timer The generator’s 15 Amp fuse is critical to correct system The home generator is equipped with an exercise timer that operation. The 15 Amp fuse was removed at the factory to will start and exercise the system once every seven days. prevent the unit from starting during shipping. -
Page 14: Maintenance
Maintenance Reset Fault Detection System The operator must reset the fault detection system each time it activates. To do so, place the control panel system switch Servicing the System in the OFF position for 30 seconds or more. Remedy the Before performing any generator maintenance, always fault condition, then return the home generator to service by perform the following steps:... -
Page 15: Generator Maintenance
Low Voltage (Generator, FC_3) High Temperature (FC_7) This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on This fault is indicated by fault code FC_7 and seven blinks the LED indicator. This condition is caused by a restriction in on the LED indicator. -
Page 16: Engine Oil
Engine Oil NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been properly serviced with the recommended oil The engine is filled with synthetic oil (API SJ/CF 5W-30). will result in equipment failure. This allows for system operation in the widest range of •... -
Page 17: Cleaning The Generator
Storage 7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel. The home generator system is designed for long term CAUTION With the system switch set to AUTO, service as a backup generator. There is no need to take any the engine may crank and start at any time storage precautions. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Circuit breaker open or defective. Reset or replace circuit breaker. En gine is running, but no AC output Fault in generator. Contact local service facility. is available. Poor wiring connections or Check and repair. defective transfer switch. 1. -
Page 19: Warranty
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC 12KW, 15KW and 20KW HOME GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective July 1, 2009 - replaces all undated Warranties and Warranties dated before July 1, 2009. LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. -
Page 20: Product Specifications
Home Generator Systems Product Specifications Rated Maximum Load Current* (at 25°C/77°F, LP)): at 240 Volts......83.3 Amps Rated AC Voltage .
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