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Bri_,_s& Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Installation Manual
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SAFETY RULES
The safety alert symbol (_.) is used with a signal word
(DANGER, CAUTION,WARNING), a pictorial and/or a
safety messageto alert you to hazards.DANGER indicates
a hazard which, if not avoided,will result in death or serious
injury.WARNING indicatesa hazard which,if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.CAUTION
indicatesa hazard which, if not avoided,might result in
minor or moderate injury.CAUTION, when used
without the alert symbol, indicatesa situation that could
result in equipment damage.Follow safety messagesto
avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
WARNING
DO NOT handle generator or electrical cords while standing
in water, while barefoot, or while hands or feet are wet.
Ifyou must work around a unit while it is operating, stand on
an insulateddry surface to reduce shock hazard.
DO NOT allow unqualified persons or children to operate or
service generator.
In caseof 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.
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.
Before performing any maintenance on the generator,
disconnect the battery cable indicated by a NEGATIVE,
NEG or (-) flrst.When finished, reconnect that cable last.
After your Home Generator Systemis installed, the generator
may crank and start without warning any time there is a
power failure.To prevent possible injury,always set the
AUTO/OFF/MANUAL switch to OFF AND remove the
15Amp fuse BEFORE working on the equipment.
WARNING
Only qualified electricians and gaseous fuel
technidans should attempt installation of this
system, which must strictly comply with applicable
codes, standards and regulations.
WARNING
NOT INTENDED FOR USE AS PRIMARY
POWER IN PLACE OF UTILITY OR IN
LIFE-SUPPORT APPLICATIONS
WARNING
installthe fuel supply systemaccording to applicable fuel-gas
codes.
Before placing the Home Generator System into service, the
fuel systemlines must be properly purged and leak tested.
After the system is installed,you should inspectthe fuel
system periodically.
NO leakage ispermitted.
CAUTION
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air is
critical to correct generator operation.
Keep at least 2 feet of clearance on all sides of generator for
adequate ventilation.
Despite the safe design of the Home Generator System,
operating this equipment imprudently, neglecting its
maintenance or being careless can cause possible injury or
death.
Remain alert at all times while working on this equipment.
Never work on the equipment when you are physically or
mentally fatigued.
DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts.This
may result in dangerousoperating conditions from leaking
exhaust gases,fuel leakage,oil leakage,and so forth.
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