Briggs & Stratton 6404, Installation And Operation Manual

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• Read and follow the instructions given in the
operator’s manual.
• Follow a regular schedule in maintaining, caring for
and using your home generator, as specified in the
operator’s manual.
Home Owner Responsibilities
• Read and observe the safety rules.
• Install only an UL listed transfer switch that is
compatible with the generator.
• Read and follow the instructions given in this
installation and start-up manual.
Installing Dealer/Contractor Responsibilities
Installation
This product is only for use as an optional generator 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 inconvenience.
NOTICE This product does NOT qualify for either an
emergency standby or legally required standby system as
defined by NFPA 70 (NEC).
• Emergency generator systems are intended to
automatically supply illumination, power, or both,
to designated areas and equipment in the event of
failure of the normal supply. Emergency systems may
also provide power for such functions as ventilation
where essential to maintain life, where current
interruption of the normal supply would produce
serious life safety or health hazards.
• Legally Required standby generator systems are
intended to automatically supply power to selected
loads in the event of failure of the normal source
which could create hazards or hamper rescue or fire-
fighting operations.
Every effort has been made to ensure that information in
this manual is accurate and current. However, we reserve
the right to change, alter, or otherwise improve the product
and this document at any time without prior notice.
Only current licensed electrical and plumbing professionals
should attempt home generator system installations.
Installations must strictly comply with all applicable codes,
industry standards, laws and regulations.
• Carbon monoxide detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s
instructions/ recommendations. 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 cannot
detect smoke.
• Installation must strictly comply with all applicable
codes, industry standards, laws, and regulations.
• Allow sufficient room on all sides of the generator for
maintenance and servicing.
Not for
Reproduction