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- Page 1 Generator Systems Installation & Start-Up Manual Generator System...
- Page 2 Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in the operator’s manual, your home generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with residential generator systems and how to avoid them.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions......4 Installation ........7 Owner Responsibilities. -
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
Save These Instructions Important Safety Instructions WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poison gas. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains Breathing carbon monoxide could result important instructions that should be followed during in death, serious injury, headache, fatigue, installation and maintenance of the generator and batteries. - Page 5 WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. flammable and explosive, which could cause Failure to properly ground generator could result burns, fire or explosion resulting in death, in electrocution. serious injury and/or property damage. Failure to isolate generator from utility power could result in death or serious injury to electric utility •...
- Page 6 WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite combustibles CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the or structures resulting in death, serious engine to start at any time without warning injury and/or property damage. Contact with resulting in minor or moderate injury. muffler area could cause burns resulting in serious injury.
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Page 7: Installation
Installation Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities • Read and observe the safety rules. Equipment Description • Install only an UL approved transfer switch that is compatible with the generator. This product is only for use as an optional generator system • Read and follow the instructions given in this which provides an alternate source of electric power and installation and start-up manual. -
Page 8: Unpacking Precautions
Unpacking Precautions Shipment Contents The unit is shipped ready for installation. Avoid damage from The home generator system is supplied with: dropping, bumping, collision, etc. Store and unpack carton • Oil (5W30 Synthetic) with the proper side up, as noted on the shipping carton. •... -
Page 9: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Proper installation of the home generator requires the completion of the following tasks: Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector Operation Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector installed and in working Cold weather kit is installed in temperatures below 30°F order. (4°C). See Cold Weather Kit. Smoke detector(s) installed and in working order. - Page 10 Intentionally Left Blank...
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Page 11: Generator Placement
Generator Placement Before installing generator, consult with home owner and convey the following requirements, which must be satisfied before the installation is complete. There are two equally important safety concerns in regards to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire. There are also several general location guidelines that must be met before the installation in considered complete. -
Page 12: Placement Of Standby Generator To Reduce The Risk Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING The arrows in the figure below point to POTENTIAL points of entry for Carbon Monoxide Gas. All fossil fuel burning equipment, such as standby • Ensure exhaust gas is kept away from: generators, contains carbon monoxide (CO) gas in the B - windows engine exhaust. -
Page 13: Other General Location Guidelines
• Direct the standby generator exhaust away from or parallel to the building or structure. DO NOT direct STANDBY the generator exhaust towards a potentially occupied GENERATOR building, structure, windows, doors, ventilation intakes, soffit vents, crawl spaces, open garage doors or other openings where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into potentially occupied building or structure. -
Page 14: Placement Of Standby Generator To Reduce The Risk Of Fire
Placement of Standby Generator to REDUCE THE Examples of standby generator locations to reduce the risk RISK OF FIRE of fire: Requirements: NFPA 37 2010, section 4. 1. 4, Engines Located Outdoors. Vertical Clearances Engines, and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors shall be located at least 1.5m (5 ft) from openings in walls and at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from structures having combustible walls. - Page 15 Generator Installations NOTICE The figures below show the minimum installation distances allowed to structures and items listed in the legend. 5 ft (1.5 m) 18 in. (45.7 cm) min. 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction Standby Standby 5 ft (1.5 m) 5 ft (1.5 m) Exhaust Direction...
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Page 16: Electrical And Fuel Inlet Locations
Electrical and Fuel Inlet Locations The 3/4 inch N.P.T. fuel inlet connector (A) and electrical inlet location (B) is shown below. A ½ inch knock-out is provided for the electrical inlet. This inlet may be enlarged or supplemented to accommodate a maximum conduit size of 1 ½... -
Page 17: Lifting The Generator
Lifting the Generator WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could cause electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious injury. Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object - Could result in serious injury. • If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any power lines. -
Page 18: Access Ports
Access Ports The generator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access panels, as shown. The access panels and the components located behind them are listed below: A - Roof (Control Panel, air filter, oil dipstick, and circuit breaker) B - Front Access Panel (oil drain and oil filter) C - Battery Panel (battery and generator data label) D - Rear Access Panel (fuel regulator, fuel selector, and... - Page 19 To open roof: To remove rear panel: 1. Insert key into lock (A) of front panel. Gently push 1. Ensure the roof is in the open position. down on roof above the lock to aid in turning the key. 2. Remove the two bolts (C) that secure the panel to the Turn key one quarter turn clockwise.
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Page 20: The Gaseous Fuel System
The Gaseous Fuel System The information below is provided to assist gaseous fuel system technicians in planning installations. In no way should this information be interpreted to override applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise. WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive, which could cause burns, fire or explosion resulting in death,... -
Page 21: Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Recommended Energy LP Vapor Natural Estimated fuel supply requirements at half and full load for Content of Fuel natural gas and LP vapor fuels are shown below. Heating Value: BTU per gallon (gross**) 91,547 LP Vapor (Propane) Cubic feet (gas) 2,500 1,000 20kW... -
Page 22: Fuel Conversion
Fuel Conversion The engine of your generator system is factory calibrated to run on natural gas (NG) or on liquefied petroleum (LP) vapor. To convert to either fuel, follow these steps: NOTICE Units are set to NG at the factory. 1. -
Page 23: System Connectors
System Connectors Low Voltage connections to signal fault contacts, transfer switch communication and auxiliary 12VDC power are made via a field connection terminal block in control board area. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these connections. UTILITY A UTILITY B NEUTRAL... -
Page 24: Generator Ac Connection System
Generator AC Connection System A single-phase, three-wire AC connection system is used in the home generator. The stator assembly consists of a pair of stationary windings with two leads brought out of each winding. The junction of leads 22 and 33 forms the neutral lead, as shown schematically and as a wiring diagram. -
Page 25: Grounding The Generator
Grounding the Generator Generator Power Connection The home generator must be installed as part of a system Using installer supplied minimum 300V, 6 AWG wire, that includes a listed transfer switch, with neutral to ground connect generator power output Line 1, Line 2, neutral and bonding at the transfer switch in accordance with installation ground to the corresponding Line 1, Line 2, neutral and instructions. -
Page 26: System Control Panel
System Control Panel “AUTO” LED — LED will light when unit is placed into Auto mode. LED will blink if exercise cycle is not set or The generator control panel, located inside the generator set to OFF. housing, is shown below. D –... - Page 27 Menu The following chart shows the icons for the buttons that control the system control panel. ENTER THE MENU (VIEW SETTINGS) MENU PRESS TO CONFIRM SELECTION WHEN PROGRAMMING. ESCAPE (EXIT) RETURN TO LAST MENU ITEM TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS RIGHT ARROW SETTING SYSTEM PARAMETERS TOGGLE THROUGH MENU OPTIONS LEFT ARROW...
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Page 28: General Set Up Screen
General Set Up Screen For general set up, press and hold the left arrow and right arrow for 3 seconds. Follow the prompts as outlined below. NOTE: Date and Time were set at the factory and stored in the control panel memory. The Exercise Cycle was also set at the factory. -
Page 29: Control Panel Prompts
Control Panel Prompts Automatic Mode In Automatic Mode, the display screen will display via scrolling AUTOMATIC MODE text: • GENERATOR READY - if the unit is in standby and utility power is present. • GENERATOR ON - if the unit is running and utility power is GENERATOR READY or SERVICE CODE DESCRIPTION not present. - Page 30 Advanced Settings Screen Advanced setting parameters are preset at the factory for a typical installation. To view Advanced Settings items and/or to change items, follow the instructions listed below. NOTICE Advanced settings are critical to the operation of the unit. Careful consideration should be taken when working in the Advanced Settings menu.
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Page 31: Final Installation Considerations
Service Code Detection System Battery WARNING Battery posts, terminals and related The generator may have to run for long periods of time with accessories contain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and no operator present. -
Page 32: Initial Start-Up (No Load)
Initial Start-up (No Load) When the generator is started for the very first time, it will require that air in the gaseous fuel lines be purged. This may The unit has been set-up for NG operation at the factory. take a few minutes. Fuel conversion, if needed, must be completed prior to 6. -
Page 33: Electronic Governor System
Electronic Governor System The engine electronic governor system allows for improved control and increased generator performance compared to mechanically governed systems. The result is smooth steady-state operation without the “hunting” common to many mechanical governors. The system also reduces speed variations under engine loading and unloading and significantly reduces frequency fluctuation experienced when the engine is under higher loads. -
Page 34: Installation Inspection
Operation Setting Exercise Timer The generator is equipped with an exercise timer. During the Automatic Operation Sequence exercise period, the unit runs for approximately 20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer DOES NOT The generator’s control board constantly monitors utility occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility power voltage. -
Page 35: Schematic / Wiring Diagrams
Schematic / Wiring Diagrams Schematic Diagram... - Page 36 Wiring Diagram...