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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
INTRODUCTION
Briggs and Stratton has made every effort to provide for a
safe, streamlined and cost-effective installation. Because
each installation is unique, it is impossible to know of and
advise the trade of all conceivable procedures and methods
by which installation might be achieved. Neither could we
know of possible hazards and/or the results of each
method or procedure. For these reasons,
Only current qualified electrical contractors
should attempt HGS Installations.
Installations must strictly comply with
all applicable codes, industry standards
and regulations.
Your Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System is supplied
with this “Owners Manual” and a separate “Installation
Manual” (part number 190854).These are both important
documents and should be retained by the owner after the
installation has been completed.
WARNING!
Per National Electric Code,
connection of a generator to any electrical circuit
normally powered by an electric utility must be by
means of approved transfer switch equipment so as
to isolate the electrical circuit from the utility
distribution system when the generator is operating.
Failure to isolate the electrical circuits by such
means may result in injury or death to utility power
workers due to backfeed of electrical energy.
The semi-automatic transfer switch is suitable for use in
accordance with Article 702 of the National Electric Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.This switch is suitable for use on a circuit
capable of delivering not more than 10000A RMS,
symmetrical current, 120/240V, when installed on the load
side of appropriate branch circuit. For indoor use only.The
connection box is a NEMA type 3R, intended for outdoor
use.
Installation Assistance
For the Home or Business Owner:
To help you make informed choices and communicate
effectively with your installation contractor(s),
Read and understand the
Owner Orientation Section of this manual
BEFORE contracting or starting
your HGS installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at which
you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home Generator
System, your dealer, or your utility power provider.
The HGS Warranty is VOID unless the system
is installed by certified electrical professionals.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor:
For most applications, the Installation Manual contains all
the information required to properly install and start the
Home Generator System.This Owner’s Manual describes
essential circuit selection, routine operation and owner
maintenance procedures.
If you need more information, call 1-800-743-4115, between
8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
OWNER ORIENTATION
This section provides Home Generator System owners
with the information necessary to achieve the most
satisfactory and cost effective installation possible.
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are
meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your Home Generator System. A thorough
understanding of these options will provide fundamental
control over the cost of your installation, as well as ensure
your final satisfaction and security.
Local codes, appearance, noise levels, and distances are the
factors that must be considered when negotiating with an
installation professional. Remember that as the distance
from the existing electrical service and wiring materials
must be allowed for.This is necessary to comply with local
codes and overcome electrical voltage drops.
The factors mentioned above will have a direct
affect on the overall price of your Home Generator
System installation.
NOTE: In some areas you may need to acquire electrical
permits for installing the Home Generator System, and
permits for noise allowances.Your installer should check
your local codes AND obtain the permits before installing
the system.
