Briggs & Stratton 6kVA Generating Set, Operator'S Manual

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NOTICE Improper treatment of generating set could
damage it and shorten its life.
• Use generating set only for intended uses.
• If you have questions about intended use, contact
your authorized dealer.
• Operate generating set only on level surfaces.
• Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and
ventilating air is critical to correct generating set
operation.
• The access panels/doors must be installed
whenever the unit is running.
• DO NOT expose generating set to excessive
moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. Never work on the equipment when you
are physically or mentally fatigued.
• DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner
cover removed.
• DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
• DO NOT use the generating set or any of its parts as
a step. Stepping on the unit could cause stress and
break parts. This may result in dangerous operating
conditions from leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage,
oil leakage, etc.
• If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generating set.
Shut off generating set and contact an authorized dealer
if
- electrical output is lost;
- equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
- unit vibrates excessively;
- unit makes unusual noises.
WARNING Starter and other rotating parts could
entangle hands, hair, clothing, or accessories
resulting in serious injury.
• NEVER operate generating set without protective
housings, covers, or guards in place.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything
that could be caught in the starter or other rotating
parts.
• Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
• Before servicing, remove 15 Amp fuse from control
panel and disconnect Negative ( NEG or - ) battery
cable.
WARNING Exhaust heat/gases could ignite
combustibles or structures resulting in
death and/or serious injury. Contact with
muffler area could cause burns resulting
in serious injury.
• DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust
gases.
• Allow equipment to cool before touching.
• Exhaust outlet side of weatherproof enclosure must
have at least 1.5 m minimum clearance from any
structure, shrubs, trees or any kind of vegetation.
• Weatherproof enclosure must be at least 1.5 m
from windows, doors, any wall opening, shrubs or
vegetation over 30.5 cm in height.
• Weatherproof enclosure must have a minimum
of 1.5 m overhead clearance from any structure,
overhang or trees.
• DO NOT place weatherproof enclosure under a
deck or other type of structure that may confine
airflow.
• Use only flexible fuel line provided. Connect
provided fuel line to generating set, DO NOT use
with or substitute any other flexible fuel line.
• Smoke detector(s) MUST be installed and
maintained indoors according to the manufacturer’s
instructions/recommendations. Carbon monoxide
alarms cannot detect smoke.
• Keep at least minimum distances shown in General
Location Guidelines to insure for proper generating
set cooling and maintenance clearances.
• To use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land, contact the
original equipment manufacturer, retailer, or dealer
to obtain a spark arrester designed for the exhaust
system installed on this engine.
• Replacement parts must be the same and installed
in the same position as the original parts.
CAUTION Installing the 15A fuse could cause the
engine to start at any time without warning
resulting in minor or moderate injury.
• Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed
from the control panel for shipping.
• DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring
has been completed and inspected.
CAUTION Excessively high operating speeds
could result in minor injury and/or equipment
damage,
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load on
generating set.
• DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generating
set supplies correct rated frequency and voltage
when running at governed speed.
• DO NOT modify generating set in any way.