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Operator’s Manual
Manual del Operario
Manuel de l'Utilisation
Models / Modelos / Modèles
040212
040213
040229
040234
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Home Genera
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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Battery Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Gaseous Fuel System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Hazard Symbols and Meanings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 AUTOMATIC OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . .
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SAFETY RULES SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY DANGER Storage batteries give off explosive hydrogen gas RULES during recharging. Slightest spark will ignite hydrogen and cause The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word explosion. (DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a Battery electrolyte fluid contains acid and is safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates extremely caustic. a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious Contact with bat
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SAFETY RULES WARNING CAUTION Generator produces powerful voltage. Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury and damage to generator. Failure to properly ground generator can result in electrocution. Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load. Failure to isolate generator from power utility DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies can result in death or injury to electric utility correct rated frequency and voltage when running at governed workers due to backfeed of
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INSTALLATION To arrange for proper installation, contact the store at SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS which you purchased your Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System, your dealer, a licensed electrician or This manual contains important instructions that should be your utility power provider. followed during installation and maintenance of the generator and battery. The HGS Warranty is VOID unless the system is installed by licensed electrical and plumbing professionals. INTRODUCTION For the Installing
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INSTALLATION NOTE: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the Fuel Factors Installation Manual.Acquaint yourself with that information An important consideration affecting the entire installation and confer with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site is the type of fuel used by your Home Generator System. might affect installation costs and compliance with local The system was factory tested and adjusted using natural codes and standards. gas as a fuel. Liquid propane (LP) may also
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INSTALLATION Figure 1 — Home Generator System Clearances Figure 2 — Wattage Reference Guide Running Device Watts Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700 Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800 Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000 Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500 Circular Saw (6-1/2") 800 to 1000 Clothes Dryer (Electric)* 5750 Exhaust Port Clothes Dryer (Gas)* 700 Clothes Washer* 1150 Coffee Maker 1750 Compressor (1 HP)* 2000 Compressor (1/2 HP)* 1400 Compressor (3/4 HP)* 18
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INSTALLATION Essential Circuit Selection essential loads could overload the generator causing it to shut down. Some examples of non essential loads are as follows: When selecting the essential circuits that will be switched to Pool pump “Standby Power,” it is important that the sum of the combined Hot tub circuit loads does not exceed the wattage/amperage capacity Electric hot tub and/or pool heaters of the generator.To help you with your selection of essential circuits, please consider th
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS KNOW YOUR HOME GENERATOR SYSTEM 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. Exhaust Port 15 Amp Fuse Oil Dip Stick Control Panel (see page 10) Oil Fill Cap Oil Filter Oil Drain Hose Air Cleaner Battery Engine Label Control Panel Door Opening Fuel Inlet Oil Fill Door Opening Oil
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FEATURES AND CONTROLS KNOW YOUR SYSTEM CONTROL PANEL Compare this Control Panel illustration with your generator to familiarize yourself with the location of these important controls: Service Tool 15 Amp Fuse Digital Display System Switch Circuit Manual Over-Ride Breaker Switch Set Exercise Switch 15 Amp Fuse — Protects the Home Generator System Service T ool — For use by qualified service personnel DC control circuits. If the fuse has ‘blown’ (melted open) ONLY. or was removed, the engine canno
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Control Panel Door Oil Drain Door INSTALLATION Access Doors WARNING The Home Generator System is equipped with an Running engines produce heat.Temperature of enclosure that has three access doors (Figure 3).The doors exhaust port and nearby areas can reach or are named for a significant component located behind exceed 600°F (316°C). them. Starting with the side that has the fuel connection Severe burns can occur on contact. and proceeding clockwise, the doors are named: DO NOT touch hot surfac
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INSTALLATION Battery Connection BEFORE INITIAL START-UP The Home Generator System is supplied with a 12Volt DC 55 Amp-Hour, valve regulated battery. It is a sealed, lead-acid Engine Oil rechargeable battery. It is installed in the unit and the This engine is shipped from the factory filled with the battery cables are connected at the factory.The generator’s recommended oil. Before starting the engine, check oil level 15 Amp fuse has been removed to prevent the unit from and ensure that engine is
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OPERATION Servicing the System AUTOMATIC OPERATION To service system: To select automatic operation, do the following: 1. Set the system switch to OFF. 1. Set the service disconnect or main distribution panel 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its OFF circuit breaker that sends utility voltage to the transfer switch to ON. position. 2. Set the generator’s main circuit breaker to its ON 3. Utility voltage is present. Disconnect power before position. servicing by removing the two 2 Am
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MAINTENANCE Low Battery Voltage FAULT DETECTION This fault is indicated by fault code FC_1 and one blink on the LED indicator.This condition occurs if the generator SYSTEM cannot start because the starting battery output power is The generator may have to run for long periods of time below that needed to crank the engine. Causes for this with no operator present. For that reason, the system is problem may be a faulty battery or trickle charger circuit. equipped with sensors that automatically sh
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MAINTENANCE Low Voltage (Generator) Engine Overspeed This fault is indicated by fault code FC_3 and three blinks This fault is indicated by fault code FC_6 and six blinks on on the LED indicator.This condition is caused by a the LED indicator.This feature protects devices connected restriction in the fuel flow, a broken or disconnected signal to the transfer switch by shutting the generator down if lead, a failed alternator winding, the control panel circuit the engine happens to run faster than
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MAINTENANCE GENERATOR CAUTION Any attempt to crank or start the engine before it has MAINTENANCE been properly filled with the recommended oil will result in equipment failure. The generator warranty does not cover items that have Refer to engine manual for oil fill information. been subjected to operator abuse or neglect.To receive full Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow this value from the warranty, the operator must maintain the instruction will void warranty. system as
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TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Correction 1. Circuit breaker open or defective. 1. Reset or replace circuit breaker. Engine is running, but no AC 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact local service facility. output is available. 3. Poor wiring connections or 3. Check and repair. defective transfer switch. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See "Essential Circuits". Engine runs good at no-load but 3. Shorted gener
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BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC 12KW AND 15KW HOME GENERATOR OWNER WARRANTY POLICY Effective September 1, 2005 replaces all undated Warranties and all Warranties dated before September 1, 2005 LIMITED WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Power Products Group, LLC will repair or replace, free of charge, any part(s) of the equipment that is defective in material or workmanship or both. Transportation charges on product submitted for repair or replacement under this warranty must be borne by pur
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REFERENCIA TABLA DE CONTENIDO TABLA DE CONTENIDO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Conexión de la Batería . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Sistema de Combustible Gaseoso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 REGLAS DE SEGURIDAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21-22 OPERACIÓN AUTOMÁTICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 INTRODUCCIÓN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
