Briggs & Stratton 40336 Installation & Start-Up Manual page 15

Generator Installations
NOTICE The figures below show the minimum installation distances allowed to structures and items listed in the legend.
A
Exhaust
Direction
5 ft (1.5 m)
B
D
18 in.
(45.7 cm) min.
Standby
D
Exhaust
Direction
5 ft (1.5 m)
A
Legend for Generator Locations to reduce the risk of fire.
A Standby weatherproof enclosure must be at least 5
ft (1.5 m) from windows, doors, any wall opening,
shrubs or vegetation over 12 inches (30.5 cm) in
height.
B Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must
have at least 5 ft (1.5 m) minimum clearance from
any structure, shrubs, trees or any kind of vegetation.
D
A
5 ft (1.5 m)
Standby
A
B
18 in. (45.7 cm) min.
5 ft (1.5 m)
D
18 in. (45.7 cm) min.
Standby
D
5 ft (1.5 m)
Direction
A
C Standby weatherproof enclosure must have a minimum
of 5 feet (1.5 m) overhead clearance from any structure,
overhang or trees.
D Standby Weatherproof enclosure must have a minimum
of 18 inches (45.7 cm) clearance from any structures
with or without a fire rating.
NOTICE DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a deck or
other type of covered structure that may confine airflow.
D
A
5 ft (1.5 m)
Standby
Exhaust
Direction
B
A
5 ft (1.5 m)
Exhaust
B
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