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Operator’s Manual
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Manual No. 202827GS Rev. C (11/02/2007)
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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 Owner Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fuel Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Delivery Inspection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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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 applicable fuel-gas codes. • When using generator for backup power,
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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 Some examples of non essential loads are as follows: When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched • Pool pump to “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the • Hot tub combined circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/ • Electric hot tub and/or pool heaters amperage capacity of the generator. To help you with your • Central air conditioners selection of essential circuits, please consider the following: • Electric hot water heaters • Ad
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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 B P C D E F N M L J K H G Generator is pictured with access doors removed for clarity J - Engine Label — Identifies engine model and type. A - Exhaust Port — High-performance muffler lowers engine K - Fuel Inlet —
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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 D F C G B A A - Set Exercise Switch — Used to set the exercise cycle D - 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the home generator DC control start time and day-of-the-week. Exercise cycle only circuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) or was occurs in AUTO mode. removed, the engine cannot crank or start. Replace the fuse using only an identical ATO 1
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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 below. 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 you wish to open A Control Panel door and turn one quarter turn counterclockwise. B Fuel Inlet Port (shown for reference) 2. Gras
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Automatic Operation Operation To select automatic operation, do the following: Important Owner’s Considerations 1. Set the service disconnect or main distribution panel circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer Engine Oil switch to ON. This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level position. and ensure that engine is serviced as described in the engi
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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 system: 20 minutes and then shuts down. Electrical load transfer 1. Set the system switch to OFF. DOES NOT occur during the exercise cycle (unless a utility 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF power outage occurs). position. A b
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A description of each fault and suggested remedies are as The oil pressure switch uses normally closed contacts that follows: are held open by engine oil pressure during operation. Should oil pressure drop below the 8 psi range, switch No LED - Discharged Battery contacts close and the engine is shut down. If there is a detected fault condition but the LED is not To remedy the low oil pressure condition, add the blinking, this is because the battery is completely discharged. recommended oi
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Engine Overspeed Generator Maintenance This fault is indicated by fault code FC_6 and six blinks on The generator warranty does not cover items that have been the LED indicator. This feature protects devices connected subjected to operator abuse or neglect. To receive full value to the transfer switch by shutting the generator down if from the warranty, the operator must maintain the system as the engine happens to run faster than the preset limit. The instructed in the engine operator’s
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WARNING NOTICE Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in gas during recharging. equipment failure. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause • Refer to Maintenance and engine manual for oil fill explosion. information. Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is • Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this extremely caustic. instruction will vo
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Servicing the Battery When Calling the Factory If it is necessary to service the battery, proceed as follows: You must have the following information at hand if it is necessary to contact a local service center regarding service 1. Open “Control Panel” access door. or repair of this unit: 2. Set generator’s system switch to OFF. 1. Obtain the unit Model Number and Serial Number from 3. Remove 15 Amp fuse from control panel. the unit data decal. See Controls. 4. Service or replace battery
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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. 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. 3. Shorted generator circuit. 3. Contact local service facility
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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
