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

The 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
3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4" diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.

Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations

The 3/4 inch N.P.T. fuel inlet connector (B) and electrical
inlet location (A) is shown:
A
B

Lifting the Generator

The generator weighs more than 530 pounds (240 kg).
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 in
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 48" lengths of 1" 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. Retouch any chipped paint with supplied
touch-up paint.
Lifting the Generator.
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