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Series 14000

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Page 1: ...o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n Generator Home Generator Systems Installation Instructions Series 14000 Copyright Briggs Stratton Corporation Milwaukee WI USA All rights reserved 80010856 Revision...

Page 2: ...low the instructions completely Where to Find Us You never have to look far to find support and service for your generator Consult your Yellow Pages There are many Briggs Stratton authorized service d...

Page 3: ...Consumption 22 LP Vapor Propane 22 Natural Gas 22 Fuel Pressure 22 Power Loss 22 Fuel Pipe Sizing 22 Fuel Conversion 22 System Connectors 23 Grounding the Generator 24 Generator Power Connection 24 U...

Page 4: ...with a low level of risk which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible circumstance that might involve a hazard The wa...

Page 5: ...on monoxide detectors cannot detect smoke Do allow sufficient room on all sides of generator for maintenance and servicing DO NOT Do not use with or substitute the flexible fuel line provided with any...

Page 6: ...ing in water while barefoot or while hands or feet are wet In case of an accident caused by electrical shock immediately shut down the source of electrical power and contact the local authorities or e...

Page 7: ...permit leakage Do not leave combustible materials in the generator compartment Do not operate engine if smell of fuel is present or other explosive conditions exist Do not smoke around generator Do n...

Page 8: ...equipment Do not work on the equipment when you are physically or mentally fatigued 8 If connected devices overheat turn them off and disconnect them from generator 9 Do not modify generator in any wa...

Page 9: ...freight bill and affix his signature under the consignor s memo of loss or damage If loss or damage is noted after delivery separate the damaged materials and contact the carrier for claim procedures...

Page 10: ...mmendations Smoke alarms cannot detect carbon monoxide gas Smoke detector s MUST be installed and maintained indoors according to the manufacturer s instructions recommendations Carbon monoxide alarms...

Page 11: ...l wiring is rated for 600V See Communication Connections Dipswitches in most transfer switches must be set to correspond to the wattage of the generator See Transfer Switch Operator Installation Manua...

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Page 13: ...ng requirements which must be satisfied before the instal lation is complete There are two equally important safety concerns in regards to carbon monoxide poisoning and fire There are also several gen...

Page 14: ...ements INSTALLATION cont A Figure 3 Carbon Monoxide Detector F C D B G E Figure 4 Carbon Monoxide Gas entries The letters shown above in Figure 4 indicate POTENTIAL points of entry for Carbon Monoxide...

Page 15: ...ng structure window doors ventilation intakes soffit vents crawl spaces open garage doors or other openings where exhaust gas could accumulate and enter inside or be drawn into potentially occupied bu...

Page 16: ...ion over 0 3 m in height Do locate the weatherproof enclosure a minimum of 1 5 m overhead clearance from any structure overhang or trees Do ONLY use flexible fuel line provided Connect provided fuel l...

Page 17: ...structure overhang or trees Standby Standby Standby Standby Exhaust Direction Exhaust Direction Exhaust Direction Exhaust Direction 46 cm min 46 cm min 46 cm min NOTICE DO NOT place weatherproof encl...

Page 18: ...he electrical inlet This inlet may be enlarged or supplemented to accommodate a maximum conduit size of 38 mm Ensure that the installed conduit s enter the generator in the zone B shown in the figure...

Page 19: ...fting pipes with a spreader bar The proper use of a spreader bar will prevent damage to the generator enclosure DO NOT touch the roof when lifting the generator Concrete Anchoring In areas prone to hi...

Page 20: ...identical keys These keys fit in the lock on the front panel The roof must be unlocked in order for it to open To Open the Roof 1 Insert key into lock B of front panel Gently push down on roof above...

Page 21: ...d conditions with all gas appliances connected to the fuel system turned on and operating Use a pipe sealant or joint compound approved for use with NG LPG on all threaded fittings to reduce the possi...

Page 22: ...ea level and 1 for each 5 6 C above 25 C Fuel Pipe Sizing There are numerous on line or otherwise published references for fuel pipe sizing Consider the specific gravity of gas and compensate for a no...

Page 23: ...00V 90 C copper wire Torque terminals to 0 5Nm B Fault Contacts Use NO COM and NC to connect an alarm to alert user in case of a fault Contacts reverse state NO goes to NC and vice versa upon a fault...

Page 24: ...e respective country When power on these leads is lost the generator will start Communication Connections Connect the applicable communication leads to the automatic transfer switch as shown in the ta...

Page 25: ...y If you must work around a unit while it is operating stand on an insulated dry surface to reduce risk of shock hazard Despite the safe design of the generator operating this equipment imprudently ne...

Page 26: ...ize internal temperatures shuts off the generator and waits for the next utility outage OFF Turns off running generator prevents it from starting and resets any detected fault conditions To reset serv...

Page 27: ...D RESETS ANY DETECTED FAULTS AUTOMATIC MODE NORMAL OPERATING POSITION PRESS AND HOLD BUTTON TO PUT GENERATOR INTO AUTOMATIC MODE IF A UTILITY POWER OUTAGE IS SENSED THE SYSTEM WILL START THE GENERATOR...

Page 28: ...r or or DAY OF WEEK FLASHING HOURS FLASHING MINUTES FLASHING AM PM FLASHING SET EXERCISE CYCLE EVENT LOG Display will scroll last service code event date time and ambient temperature of when the event...

Page 29: ...l scroll across the digital display and then move to the next item Run time Date Time Exercise Cycle date and start time Press the LEFT ARROW or RIGHT ARROW at any time to move to the next item Press...

Page 30: ...ator for the first time For advanced menu items press and hold the left arrow right arrow and escape key for 3 seconds Follow the prompts as outlined below INSTALLATION cont NOTICE In the Advanced Set...

Page 31: ...API SJ of viscosity 5W30 is required Battery The installer must supply and install a rechargeable starting battery The starting battery MUST conform to the specifications shown below in the chart Bat...

Page 32: ...r 2 Connect an accurate frequency meter to line side of generator s main circuit breaker 3 Set generator s main circuit breaker to ON closed position 4 Verify manual shutoff valve is open 5 Install 15...

Page 33: ...r conditions may be related to an electronic governing system issue Service Codes ENGINE DOES NOT START ENGINE OVER SPEED LOW FREQUENCY GENERATOR SENSE FAULT Fault Conditions Unstable no load engine c...

Page 34: ...3 seconds Follow prompts shown in Figure 19 General Set Up Screen Setting Exercise Timer The generator is equipped with an exercise timer During the exercise period the generator runs for 20 minutes...

Page 35: ...erates are between 10 to 20 off the LP gas rating ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement 993 cc Bore 85 5 mm Stroke 86 5 mm Spark Plug Gap 0 51 mm Spark Plug Torque 20 Nm Armature Air Gap 0 13 0 20 mm Int...

Page 36: ...N o t f o r R e p r o d u c t i o n 36 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM...

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