Briggs & Stratton 040298, Service & Troubleshooting Manual

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NOTICE: Laws or local codes may regulate the distance to the
fuel supply.
The minimum (
MIN ) clearances from aerial view of generator
( B ) to combustible ( D ), and non-combustible ( A ) materials is
shown below.
• These distances are provided to give generator
clearances relative ONLY to combustibles,
generator cooling, and maintenance.
• The minimum distances in the figure are as
shown. All four sides of the generator cannot be
enclosed or restricted, even if the minimum
distances are maintained. DO NOT connect (
A )
and/or ( D ) to ( E ).
• Do NOT install a roof over the generator, or place
the generator under an existing roof.
• Exhaust ( C ) must not be allowed to accumulate.
A - Non-Combustible material with Fire Resistant Rating of 1
hour or greater.
B - Home Standby Generator
C - Engine Exhaust
D -Combustible Material or Structure with a Fire Resistance
Rating of less than 1 hour.
E - Any structure or material. DO NOT connect ( A ) and/or ( D )
to ( E ).
Lifting the Generator
The generator weighs more than 350 pounds (159 kg).
Proper tools, equipment, and qualified personnel should be
used in all phases of handling and moving the generator.
Lifting pockets are provided at each corner between the base
of the generator and its mounting pad. See
Generator
Components for lifting pocket location. Retouch any chipped
paint with supplied touch-up paint.
WARNING Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power
lines can cause electric shock or burn. Lifting
Hazard / Heavy Object - Can cause muscle strain
or back injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT
contact power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to the generator
will occur.
Not
for
Reproduction