Briggs & Stratton 01897-0 Portable Generator User Manual


 
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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Standby Generator
Installation, Start-Up and Operator’s Manual
This rating is applicable to installations served by a
reliable normal utility source.This rating is only applicable
to variable loads with an average load factor of 80% of
the standby rating.The standby rating is only applicable
for optional standby power where the generator set
serves as the backup to the normal utility source.
Use the “Wattage Reference Guide” provided and mark
those circuits you consider “critical” or “essential”. Make
sure you and your installer consider the generator’s
altitude above sea level and the ambient temperature range
when determining total generator load.
Disconnect Box Mounting Guidelines
The disconnect box is a NEMA Type 3R enclosure suitable
for outdoor use.
Guidelines for mounting the disconnect box include:
The disconnect box must be installed with appropriate
hardware for conduit connections.
Install disconnect box on a firm, sturdy supporting
structure, making sure it is level and plumb.
NEVER install disconnect box where any corrosive
substance might drip onto enclosure.
Protect disconnect box at all times against excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, lint, construction grit and corrosive
vapors.
The typical installation of the disconnect box is depicted in
Figure 3. Discuss layout suggestions/changes with owner
before beginning installation process.
Fuel Inlet Dimensions
Figure 4, below, depicts the location of the fuel piping
connector.
Removable Roof and Access Door
The Home Standby Generator is equipped with an
enclosure that has a removable roof and an access door for
the control panel.
To Remove Roof:
Remove the four screws and lift off.
To Remove Access Door:
1. Remove roof as described above.
2. Remove screw at top of access door.
3. Pull access door outward (away) from unit while
pulling door upward and out of base. Door will come
free of generator enclosure.
To Install Access Door and Roof:
1. Guide bottom of access door into base.
2. Push access door until it is flush with sides.
3. Replace door screw.
4. Replace roof and screws.
Figure 4 — Generator Fuel Attachment Location
3/4” NPT
Fuel Piping
Connector
4.5”
13.5”
Figure 3 — Typical Disconnect Box Mounting