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Operator’s Manual
Liquid-Cooled
Home Generator System
Manual No. 205051GS Rev. - (11/12/2007)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton 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 home generator systems and how to avoid them. This home generator system is des
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Table of Contents Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For the Home Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 For the Installing Dealer/Contractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Owner Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Save These Instructions Safety Rules WARNING The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard gas during recharging. which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could explosion. result in death or serious inj
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WARNING WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result flammable and explosive. in electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Failure to isolate generator from power utility death. can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • Install the fuel supply system according to N.F.P.A 37 and other applicable fuel-gas codes. • When using genera
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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 • NEVER operate generator without protective housing or contact Briggs and Stratton. covers. • Operate generator only on level surfaces. • DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that • Adequate, unobstructed flow of coo
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Federal and local codes, appearance, noise levels, fuel types, Installation and distances are the factors that must be considered when We sincerely appreciate your patronage. For this reason, negotiating with an installation professional. Remember that as the distance from the existing electrical service and Briggs & Stratton has made every effort to provide for a safe, gaseous fuel supply increases, and the number of 90 degree streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because each ben
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Generator Location Device Running Watts The actual physical location of your home generator has a q Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 direct affect on: q Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 1. The amount of plumbing required to fuel your q generator. Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 2. The amount of wiring required to control and connect q Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500 your generator. q Circular Saw (6-1/2”) 800 to 1000 NOTE: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the q Clothes Drye
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Essential Circuit Selection In a utility outage, you need to ‘manage’ power distribution by turning off non-essential loads. Some examples of non When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched essential loads are as follows: to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/ • Pool pump amperage capacity of the generator. To help you with your • Hot tub selection of essential circuits, please consider the following: • E
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Features and Controls Home Generator Read this Operator’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. A C B D E F G R P L J N M K H Generator is pictured with access doors removed for clarity J - Oil Filter — Filters engine oil to prolong system life. A - Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine K - Oil
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System Control Panel Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: E F D C B A A - Circuit Breaker — Protects the system from shorts and E - System Switch — This two-position switch is the most other over-current conditions. Must be ON to supply important control on the system and is used as follows: power to the Automatic Transfer Switch. • “AUTO” position is the normal operating position. If a B - Set Exerc
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D C B E A Each home generator is equipped with two identical keys. Access Doors These keys fit the locks that secure the access doors. The home generator is equipped with an enclosure that has three access doors, as shown above. The doors are named To Open an Access Door: for a significant component located behind them, as follows: 1. Insert key into lock of access door handle you wish A Fuel Inlet port (shown for reference) to open and turn one quarter turn counterclockwise. B Control P
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Automatic Operation Operation To select automatic operation, do the following: Important Owner’s Considerations 1. Confirm 15 Amp fuse is installed in control panel. 2. Set the main distribution panel circuit breaker that Engine Oil sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON. 3. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON NOTICE position. Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been 4. Set the control panel System switch to AUTO. properly serviced with the re
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Setting Exercise Timer Maintenance The home generator is equipped with an exercise timer that will start and exercise the system once every seven days. Servicing the System During this exercise period, the unit runs for approximately To service the home generator system: 20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer 1. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel. DOES NOT occur during the exercise cycle (unless an utility 2, Set control panel System switch to OFF. power outage occurs
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A description of each fault and suggested remedies are as Low Voltage (Generator, FC_3) follows: This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks on the LED indicator. This condition is caused by a restriction in No LED - Discharged Battery the fuel flow, a broken or disconnected signal lead, a failed If there is a detected fault condition but the LED is not alternator winding, the control panel circuit breaker is open, blinking, this is because the battery is completely discharg
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High Temperature (FC_7) Shown here is the oil drain location (B) and the oil filter (A). This fault is indicated by fault code FC_7 and seven blinks on the LED indicator. The contacts of the coolant temperature switch are normally open. If the engine coolant temperature exceeds approximately 115.5°C (240°F), the fault is detected and the engine shuts down. Common causes for this condition include running the unit with all access doors removed, obstructed air inlet or exhaust port, low oil
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5. Connect negative battery cable to negative battery Engine Coolant System terminal (indicated by NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-)). With the engine cold, check the coolant level in the coolant 6. Ensure hardware on both positive and negative battery reservoir, seen inside the Control Panel door. Maintenance terminals is secure. instructions for engine coolant are found in the engine operator’s manual. 7. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse in control panel. Battery CAUTION Charging the Battery Installing the
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When Calling the Factory Storage You must have the following information at hand if it is The Briggs & Stratton home generator is designed for necessary to contact a local service center regarding service long term service as a backup generator. As such, there or repair of this unit: is no need to take any storage precautions. However, if it becomes necessary to take the system out of service for an 1. Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number from extended period, call Briggs and Str
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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 control panel. 2. Contact local service facility. available. 3. Poor wiring connections or 3. Check and repair. defective transfer switch. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See Essential Circuits. Engine runs good at no-load but “bogs 3. Shorted
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC HOME GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2007 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2007 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 by purchaser. This
