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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Backup Power System
Owner’s Manual
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SAFETY RULES
• Your Briggs & Stratton Backup Power System produces
dangerous electrical voltages that can cause a fatal
electrical shock.Avoid contact with bare wires, terminals
and connections at all times while the unit is running.
Ensure that all the appropriate covers, guards and
barriers are in place before operating the generator. If
you must work around a unit while it is operating, stand
on an insulated dry surface to reduce shock hazard.
• In case of an accident caused by electrical shock
immediately shut down the source of electrical power. If
this is not possible, attempt to free the victim from the
live conductor.
DANGER! Avoid direct contact with the
victim. Use a non-conducting implement, such as a
rope or board to free the victim from the live
conductor. If the victim is unconscious, apply first aid
and get immediate medical help.
• Your Backup Power System is powered by gaseous fuel.
Liquid Propane (LP) or natural gas is extremely
Explosive! Do Not smoke around the generator.Wipe
up any oil spills immediately. Ensure that no combustible
materials are left in the generator compartment. Keep
the area near the generator clean and free of debris.
• Do Not use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit can stress and break parts.This may
result in dangerous operating conditions from leaking
exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
CAUTION! After the installation of your Backup
Power System is complete, the generator may crank
and start without warning any time there is a power
interruption.To prevent possible injury, before
working on the equipment, always set the
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF and remove
the 15 Amp fuse.
• Do Not handle any kind of electrical device while
standing in water.Avoid electrical devices while barefoot
or while hands or feet are wet.
• Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. Never work on the equipment when you are
physically or mentally fatigued.
• An adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating
air is critical for generator operation. Do Not alter the
installation or permit even partial blockage of ventilation
provisions, as this can seriously affect safe operation of
the generator.The Oil Service door and/or the Control
Panel door must be installed whenever the unit is
running.
• Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
remove the 15 Amp fuse AND disconnect the battery
NEGATIVE, NEG, or (-) cable.
• Do Not operate engine if smell of fuel is present or
other explosive conditions exist.
• Do Not tamper with governor springs, links or other
parts to increase engine speed.
• Do Not touch hot muffler, engine cylinder, or engine
exhaust port which can cause burns.
• Do Not start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner
cover removed.
CAUTION! Despite the safe design of the
Backup Power System, operating this equipment
imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or being
careless can cause possible injury or death. Permit
only responsible and capable persons to operate
and/or maintain this equipment.
NOTE:Your generator is equipped with a spark arrester
muffler.The spark arrester must be maintained in effective
working order by the owner/operator. In the State of
California, a spark arrester is required by law (Section 4442
of the California Public Resources Code). Other states may
have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal lands.
The manufacturer cannot possibly anticipate every possible
circumstance that might involve a hazard.The warnings in
this manual, and the tags and decals affixed to the unit are,
therefore, not all-inclusive. If you use a procedure, work
method or operating technique that the manufacturer does
not specifically recommend, you must satisfy yourself that it
is safe for you and others.You must also make sure that the
procedure, work method or operating technique that you
choose does not render the generator unsafe.
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technicians should attempt installation of this
system, which must strictly comply with
applicable codes, standards and regulations.
WARNING!