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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operario
Manuel de l'Utilisation
Models / Modelos / Modèles
040204
040210
040212
040213
040229
040234
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5 Gaseous Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hazard Symbols and Meanings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AUTOMATIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. .
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SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES WARNING The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety during recharging. message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. explosion. WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could Battery electrol
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SAFETY RULES WARNING WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result in flammable and explosive. electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Failure to isolate generator from power utility can death. result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel-gas • When using generator for backup power, no
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SAFETY RULES NOTICE WARNING Improper treatment of generator can damage it and Starter and other rotating parts can entangle shorten its life. hands, hair, clothing, or accessories. • Use generator only for intended uses. • If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or contact • NEVER operate generator without protective housing or covers. Briggs and Stratton. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that may be • Operate generator only on level surfaces. caught in the starter
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INSTALLATION To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System, your dealer, a licensed electrician or your utility This manual contains important instructions that should be power provider. followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and battery. The HGS Warranty is VOID unless the system is installed by licensed electrical and plumbing professionals. INTRODUCTION For the Installing
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INSTALLATION General Location Guidelines Figure 2 — Wattage Reference Guide • Install the unit outdoors ONLY. Running Device • Place the unit in a prepared location that is flat and has Watts provisions for water drainage. Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 • Install the unit in a location where sump pump discharge, Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off, landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood th
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INSTALLATION Essential Circuit Selection overload the generator causing it to shut down. Some examples of non essential loads are as follows: When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched to • Pool pump “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined • Hot tub circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/amperage capacity of • Electric hot tub and/or pool heaters the generator. To help you with your selection of essential • Central air conditioners circuits, please consi
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Control Panel Door Oil Drain Door INSTALLATION To Open an Access Door: Access Doors 1. Insert key into lock of access door you wish to open and The Home Generator System is equipped with an enclosure turn one quarter turn counterclockwise. that has three access doors (Figure 3). The doors are named for a significant component located behind them. Starting 2. Grasp door’s handle and turn one quarter turn with the side that has the fuel connection and proceeding counterclockwise to open. Remove ke
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OPERATION Servicing the System AUTOMATIC OPERATION To service system: To select automatic operation, do the following: 1. Set the system switch to OFF. 1. Set the service disconnect or main distribution panel 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON. position. 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON 3. Utility voltage is present. Disconnect power before position. servicing by removing the two 2 Am
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MAINTENANCE Low Battery Voltage FAULT DETECTION SYSTEM This fault is indicated by fault code FC_1 and one blink on The generator may have to run for long periods of time with the LED indicator. This condition occurs if the generator no operator present. For that reason, the system is equipped cannot start because the starting battery output power is with sensors that automatically shut down the generator in below that needed to crank the engine. Causes for this the event of potentially damaging
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MAINTENANCE To remedy the low oil pressure condition, add the Engine Overspeed recommended oil to the FULL mark on the dipstick. This fault is indicated by fault code FC_6 and six blinks on If low oil pressure condition still exists, engine will start, then the LED indicator. This feature protects devices connected to shut down after about 20 seconds and diagnostic LED will the transfer switch by shutting the generator down if the flash. In this case, contact an authorized service facility. engi
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MAINTENANCE GENERATOR MAINTENANCE NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been The generator warranty does not cover items that have been properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in subjected to operator abuse or neglect. To receive full value equipment failure. from the warranty, the operator must maintain the system as • Refer to engine manual for oil fill information. instructed in the engine operator’s manual. • Damage to equipment resulting from failure t
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Circuit breaker open or defective. 1. Reset or replace circuit breaker. Engine is running, but no AC output is 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact local service facility. available. 3. Poor wiring connections or 3. Check and repair. defective transfer switch. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See "Essential Circuits". 3. Shorted generator circuit. 3. Contact local s
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC 12KW, 15KW and 20KW HOME GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne b
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REFERENCIA TABLA DE CONTENIDO TABLA DE CONTENIDO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Conexión de la Batería . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Sistema de Combustible Gaseoso. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-23 OPERACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 INTRODUCCIÓN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
