Fuel And Electrical Inlet Locations; Lifting The Generator - Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System Installation & Start-Up Manual

The home generator is shipped already attached to its
mounting pad. Unless mandated by local code, a concrete
slab is not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least
75mm thick and 150mm longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 6mm diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.

Fuel and Electrical Inlet Locations

The fuel inlet connector (B) is shown below. Also shown
is the recommended location (A) for punching holes for
attaching the power conduit.
A
B

Lifting the Generator

The generator can weigh more than 240kg (530 pounds).
Proper tools, equipment and qualified personnel should be
used in all phases of handling and moving the generator.
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Contact with power lines can cause electric
shock or burn.
Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object
Can cause muscle strain or back injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact
any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• Use lifting pipes as described below.
• The unit may shift on the lifting pipes during movement,
which can cause injury.
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will
occur.
Two 1.2m lengths of 25mm pipe (C), supplied by the
installer, are required to lift the generator manually. Insert
pipes through the lifting holes (D) located near the unit's
base.
D
You may also lift the unit using a "hook and hoist" method
attached to the lifting pipes, provided that you use a spreader
bar to ensure that the chains or cables DO NOT touch the
generator's roof.
After unit is in place, fill the lifting holes with the supplied
lifting hole plugs.
C
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