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Home Generator Systems
Installation, Start-Up and Operator’s Manual
7000 Watt
Home Generator System
Manual No. 206484GS Rev. - (04/28/2008)
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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton home generator. We’re pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in the operator’s manual, your Briggs & Stratton home generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with home gener
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Table of Contents Safety Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Hazard Symbols and Meanings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Owner Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Fuel Factors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Save These Instructions Safety Rules WARNING The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety gas during recharging. message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause explosion. WARNING indicates a hazard which,
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WARNING WARNING Generator produces hazardous voltage. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Failure to properly ground generator can result flammable and explosive. in electrocution. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or Failure to isolate generator from power utility death. can result in death or injury to electric utility workers due to backfeed of electrical energy. • Install the fuel supply system according to applicable fuel-
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CAUTION WARNING Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Contact with muffler area can result in serious Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. burns. • DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles or correct rated frequency and voltage when running at structures causing a fire. governed speed. • DO NOT modify generator in any way. • DO
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the generator below 3°F, a battery warmer must be Installation installed. This item is available at your local servicing dealer. Save These Instructions For the Home Owner: This manual contains important instructions that should be To help you make informed choices and communicate followed during installation and maintenance of the generator effectively with your installation contractor(s), and battery. Read and understand Owner Orientation in this
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Delivery Inspection Fuel Factors After removing the carton, carefully inspect the home An important consideration affecting the entire installation is generator for any damage that may have occurred during the type of fuel used by your home generator. The system shipment. was factory tested and adjusted using either natural gas or liquid propane (LP vapor). For proper engine function, IMPORTANT: If loss or damage is noted at time of
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• Install the generator as close as possible to the Home Generator Location Transfer Switch and fuel supply to reduce the length of Before installing generator, consult with homeowner and convey wiring, conduit, and piping. the following guidelines which may affect the desired location. IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the distance to the fuel supply. WARNING The Minimum (MIN) clearances from aerial view of generator Exha
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Essential Circuits Device Running Watts As a home generator owner, it is important that you clearly q Air Conditioner (1,000 Btu)* 1700 identify the circuits in your building that are “essential” to q Air Conditioner (4,000 Btu)* 3800 you. q It is also important that your installer understand which Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 circuits you want to include as “Essential Circuits”. q Battery Charger (0 Amp) 500 Depending on the power
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This rating is applicable to installations served by a Fuel and Electrical Inlet Locations reliable normal utility source. This rating is only applicable The fuel inlet connector (A) and electrical inlet (B) is shown to variable loads with an average load factor of 80% of below. the standby rating. The standby rating is only applicable for optional standby power where the generator set B serves as the backup to the normal utili
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• Installed piping must be properly purged and leak The Gaseous Fuel System tested, in accordance with applicable codes and standards. WARNING WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive. Propane and Natural Gas are extremely Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or flammable and explosive. death. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or • LP gas is heavier than air and will settle in low areas. deat
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The manometer port permits temporary installation of a Fuel Consumption manometer to ensure that the engine receives the correct Estimated fuel supply requirements at half and full load for fuel pressure to operate efficiently throughout its operating natural gas and LP vapor fuels are shown below. range. Natural Gas LP Vapor 1/ Load Full Load 1/ Load Full Load 80 C 137 C 33 C 56 C 80,000 B 137,000 B 8,500 B 140,000 B C = Cubic fe
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Fuel Comparison Chart Physical Properties LP Vapor Natural Gas Normal Atmospheric State Gas Gas Boiling Point (in °F): Initial -44 -59 End -44 -59 Heating Value: BTU per gallon (Net LHV*) 83,340 63,310 BTU per gallon (gross**) 91,547 Cubic feet (gas) ,500 1,000 Density*** 36.39 57.75 Weight† 4.4 .65 Octane Number: Research 110+ 110+ Motor 97 * LHV (Low Heat Value) is the more realistic rating. ** Gross heat value does not consider heat lost in the form
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System Connectors Low voltage connections to signal fault contacts, transfer switch communication, remote LED and auxiliary 1VDC power are made to a removable ten-pin connector plug. Compare this illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important connections: A B C D E F G A - 2 Pole Connector Plug E - Transfer Switch Communication — Connect TxRx and TxRx GND to transfer switch to monitor transfer swi
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Generator AC Connection System Using provided pole connector plug and installer-supplied minimum 300V, 14 AWG copper wire, connect each control A single-phase, three-wire AC connection system is used in circuit terminal in the generator to the two-amp fuse the home generator. The stator assembly consists of a pair terminals in the automatic transfer switch. of stationary windings with two leads brought out of each winding. The juncti
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4. Remove 15 Amp fuse. Final Installation Considerations 5. Change main jet in fuel mixer following instruction Engine Oil sheet provided in LP conversion kit. 6. Reinstall 15 Amp fuse. NOTICE 7. Turn ON the main distribution panel circuit breaker that Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been supplies utility power to the automatic transfer switch. properly serviced with the recommended oil will result in 8.
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Features and Controls Home Generator Read this Operator’s Manual and Safety Rules before operating your generator. Compare the illustrations with your generator to familiarize yourself with the locations of various controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. B A C D E L F G K J H Generator is shown with roof, plastic access cover and F - Unit Identification Label — Identifies unit by serial control panel cover removed for clarity. nu
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System Control Panel Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: C D E F B A A - Set Exercise Switch — Used to set the exercise cycle • “OFF” position turns off running generator, prevents start time and day-of-the-week. Exercise cycle only unit from starting and resets any detected faults. occurs in AUTOmode. E - Manual Over-Ride Switch — With system sw
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Automatic Operation Operation To select automatic operation, do the following: Automatic Operation Sequence 1. Set the main distribution panel circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON. The generator’s control panel houses a logic control circuit board. This control board constantly monitors utility power . Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON source voltage. Should that voltage drop below
