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Operator’s Manual

Generator System

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Page 1: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Generator Systems Operator s Manual Generator System...

Page 2: ...nerator requires professional installation before use Refer to the separate installation manual for full information Your installer should follow the instructions completely Where to Find Us You never...

Page 3: ...Sequence 19 Setting Exercise Timer 20 Maintenance 21 Servicing the System 21 Service Code Detection System 21 Maintenance Schedule 23 Generator Maintenance 23 Engine Maintenance 24 Adjust Valve Lash...

Page 4: ...ziness vomiting confusion seizures nausea or fainting Operate this product ONLY outdoors in an area that will not accumulate deadly exhaust gas Keep exhaust gas away from any windows doors ventilation...

Page 5: ...ways set the generator s system switch to OFF remove the service disconnect from the disconnect box AND remove the 15 Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extre...

Page 6: ...d on generator DO NOT tamper with governed speed Generator supplies correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed speed DO NOT modify generator in any way WARNING Exhaust heat gases cou...

Page 7: ...lp you make informed choices and communicate effectively with your installation contractor s read and understand Owner Orientation in this manual before contracting or starting your generator installa...

Page 8: ...of 2 5 and minimum propane content of 90 Natural gas rating will depend on specific fuel but typical derates are between 10 to 20 off the LP gas rating Natural gas or LP engines are certified to opera...

Page 9: ...positioning generator See the installation manual for full details on safe generator location WARNING Running engine gives off carbon monoxide an odorless colorless poison gas Breathing carbon monoxi...

Page 10: ...and your installer for claim procedures Missing or damaged parts are not warranted The home generator system is supplied with Oil 5W30 Synthetic Flexible steel fuel line Installation and start up man...

Page 11: ...h most residential codes C Alternator An electrical machine that generates an alternating current D Spark Plug A device in the cylinder head of the engine that ignites the fuel mixture by means of an...

Page 12: ...recleaner to protect engine by filtering dust and debris out of intake air F Control Panel Used for various test operation and maintenance functions See System Control Panel G Circuit Breaker Protects...

Page 13: ...rator is equipped with an enclosure that has several access panels as shown A Front Panel that is used to access Battery Compartment Engine Oil Drain Hose Engine Oil Filter Engine Valve Cover Spark Pl...

Page 14: ...the unit 2 Carefully lift and remove roof from unit To remove front panel 1 Remove the two screws B that secure the panel to the unit 2 Lift and flex panel outward and off base Use caution not to dama...

Page 15: ...he next utility outage OFF Turns off running generator prevents unit from starting and resets any detected service codes OFF must be pressed and held for more than 5 seconds in order to reset service...

Page 16: ...PUT UNIT INTO AUTOMATIC MODE IF A UTILITY POWER OUTAGE IS SENSED THE SYSTEM WILL START THE GENERATOR WHEN UTILITY POWER IS RESTORED AUTO LETS THE ENGINE STABILIZE INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SHUTS OFF THE G...

Page 17: ...ercise Cycle was also set at the factory The default exercise cycle occurs on Tuesdays at 2 00 P M Central Standard Time To update or change these settings follow the steps below SET DATE If set to OF...

Page 18: ...MENU button The following will scroll across the digital display and then move to the next item Run time Date Time Exercise Cycle date and start time The user can press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW a...

Page 19: ...ops below about 70 percent of the nominal supply voltage the sensor energizes a 3 second timer The timer is used to sense brown outs Once the timer has expired the engine will crank and start Utility...

Page 20: ...to the SET EXERCISE prompt and hit the OK button NOTICE Items will flash until they are selected SELECT DAY Use the left or right arrow to toggle through the days of the week Once the day is selected...

Page 21: ...enerator to service by pressing and holding the control board AUTO button and installing the 15 Amp fuse if removed Low Battery Voltage This service code is indicated by Low Battery Voltage scrolling...

Page 22: ...aller or an authorized dealer Engine Overspeed This service code is indicated by Engine Overspeed scrolling across the digital display To resolve the problem contact your installer or an authorized de...

Page 23: ...t be exposed to excessive dust dirt moisture or any corrosive vapors Cooling air louvers on the enclosure must not become clogged with snow leaves or any other foreign material To prevent generator da...

Page 24: ...DO NOT exceed 13 7 volts when charging NOTICE DO NOT use a battery booster to quick charge a low battery 5 Connect negative battery cable to negative battery terminal indicated by NEGATIVE NEG or 6 E...

Page 25: ...AE 30 will result in hard starting Above 80 F 27 C the use of 10W30 may cause increased oil consumption Check oil level more frequently Checking Adding Engine Oil 1 Open roof to access dipstick and oi...

Page 26: ...re installing a new oil filter lightly lubricate the oil filter gasket with fresh clean oil 9 Install the oil filter by hand until the gasket contacts the oil filter adapter then tighten the oil filte...

Page 27: ...tion and potential damage from dirt leaves rodents spider webs insects etc and remove Service Spark Plugs Changing the spark plugs will help your engine to start easier and run better 1 Clean area aro...

Page 28: ...fuel valve s check propane tank 3 Replace battery 4 Clean or replace air filter Engine shuts down during operation 1 Fuel supply turned off or depleted 2 Control board digital display shows a service...

Page 29: ...s repaired or replaced under this warranty the new part will be warranted only for the remaining warranty period If a warrantable component scheduled for maintenance fails prior to its first scheduled...

Page 30: ...emailing or writing to salesenquires briggsandstratton com au Briggs Stratton Australia Pty Ltd 1 Moorebank Avenue NSW Australia 2170 BRIGGS STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP LLC STANDBY GENERATOR OWNER...

Page 31: ...ersely affect its performance and reliability 3 Enclosure is not warranted for surface rust or corrosion or complete rust through that may result due to improper installation damage to painted surface...

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Page 33: ...d AC Voltage 120 240 Volts Phase Single phase Rated Frequency 60 Hertz Generator Breaker 35 Amp Normal Operating Range 20 F 28 8 C to 104 F 40 C Output Sound Level 76 8 dB A at 23 ft 7 m at normal loa...

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