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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Manual Transfer Switch
Installation and Owner’s Manual
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this Briggs & Stratton
Power Products Manual Transfer Switch.This product is
intended for use with Briggs & Stratton Home Standby
Generator sets ONLY.This is an optional home standby
system which provides an alternate source of electric
power and to serve loads such as heating, refrigeration
systems, and communication systems that, when stopped
during any power outage, could cause discomfort or the
like.This product DOES NOT qualify for emergency
standby as defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
Briggs and Stratton Power Products (BSPP) has made every
effort to provide for a safe, streamlined and cost-effective
installation. Each installation is unique; it is impossible for
BSPP to know and advise of all conceivable procedures and
methods by which installation might be performed, nor the
potential hazards associated with those methods. For these
reasons,
Only licensed electrical contractors should
install transfer switches. Installations must
strictly comply with all applicable federal,
state and local codes, standards and
regulations.
Your BSPP Transfer Switch is supplied with this combined
“Installation and Owner’s Manual”.This is an important
document and should be retained by the owner after the
installation has been completed.
Every effort has been expended to make sure that the
information in this manual is both accurate and current.
However, the manufacturer reserves the right to change,
alter or otherwise improve the system at any time without
prior notice.
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 transfer switch installation.
To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at
which you purchased your BSPP Transfer Switch, your
dealer, or your utility power provider.
The Transfer Switch Warranty is VOID
unless the system is installed by a
licensed electrical professional.
For the Installing Dealer/Contractor
Check federal, state and local codes for questions on
installation.
If you need more information about the transfer switch,
call 1-800-743-4115, between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM CT.
Owner Orientation
The illustrations are for typical circumstances and are
meant to familiarize you with the installation options
available with your transfer switch.
Local codes, appearance, and distances are the factors that
must be considered when negotiating with an installation
professional. As the distance from the existing electrical
service increases, compensation in 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 effect
on the overall price of your transfer switch installation.
NOTE: Your installer must check local codes AND obtain
permits before installing the system.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Follow a regular schedule in caring for and using your
transfer switch, as specified in the manual.
Installer Responsibilities
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this manual.
• Check federal, state and local codes.
