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Thank you for purchasing this quality-built Briggs & Stratton generator. We are pleased that you’ve placed your confidence in the Briggs & Stratton brand. When operated and maintained according to the instructions in this manual, your Briggs & Stratton generator will provide many years of dependable service. This manual contains safety information to make you aware of the hazards and risks associated with gaseous fueled generators and how to avoid them.
Table of Contents Safety Rules .................................................................2 Equipment Description..............................................................................4 The Gaseous Fuel System .........................................................................5 Assembly/Installation .................................................6 Generator Location....................................................................................
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Safety Rules WARNING This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER, CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you to hazards. DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING Propane and Natural Gas are extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Generator installation must comply with all applicable codes. To check your local codes, see your local LP gas dealer or natural gas company. Properly secure fuel tanks to LP fuel tank mounting tray as described in “Assembly”.
WARNING Equipment Description Read this manual carefully and become familiar with your generator. Know its applications, its limitations and any hazards involved. Unintentional sparking can result in fire or electric shock. When adjusting or making repairs to your generator: • Disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and place the wire where it cannot contact spark plug. When testing for engine spark: • • Use approved spark plug tester. DO NOT check for spark with spark plug removed.
Ground Fault Protection The generator’s receptacles are equipped with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protection. This GFCI device meets applicable federal, state and local codes. The GFCI protects against electrical shock that may be caused if your body becomes a path in which electricity travels to reach the ground. This could happen if you touch a “Live” appliance or wire, or are touching plumbing or other materials that connect to the ground.
Assembly/Installation Your generator is ready for use after you assemble the LP fuel tank housing pad components, make proper fuel connections, and verify that engine oil is at the proper level. Generator Location Consider these factors when determining the proper generator operating location: • Install the unit outdoors on a flat, level surface with provisions for adequate ventilation. This will allow for dispersion of deadly exhaust gas.
• Install the unit in a location where sump pump discharge, rain gutter down spouts, roof run-off, landscape irrigation, or water sprinklers will not flood the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet or outlet openings. • Install the unit where the location of any services such as phone, electrical, fuel, air conditioning, irrigation, including covered, concealed and underground services will not be affected or obstructed.
LP Fuel Tank Installation IMPORTANT: To ensure optimal performance, use two (2) LP fuel tanks during operation. It may be necessary to “wiggle” the LP fuel tanks and the bracket to obtain proper alignment. 4. This section describes the proper method of installing and leak testing the generator’s LP fuel tanks. This system is supplied with an LP fuel tank cover. Always cover the LP fuel tanks whenever they are connected to the generator.
3. A Using a sponge, rag or small non-metallic brush, apply the soap water mixture at each of the locations shown in Figure 10 below. WARNING B Propane Gas is extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. • Figure 9 — Proper Connection Device Alignment A - Fuel Hose Connector Nipple B - LP Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve Connector 8. Turn the large coupling nut CLOCKWISE and hand tighten to a full stop. DO NOT cross thread the connection. DO NOT use thread sealant.
8. 9, Repeat Steps 2 through 7 until no leaks are detected. DO NOT use the generator if leaks cannot be stopped. Contact a qualified LP fuel professional for assistance. Turn OFF both LP fuel tank shut off valves until you are ready to use the generator. 10. Wash off soapy residue with clean cold water and towel dry. 11. Wait five minutes to allow all gas to evacuate the area before starting the generator.
Generator Controls and Features 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. A B C R D P N E M F L G K H Generator is shown with roof, oil filter access door, battery access door and control panel cover removed. See Figures 5 through 8, earlier, for important LP fuel tank component views.
Control Panel Controls and Features Compare this illustration with your generator’s Control Panel, to familiarize yourself with the locations of the receptacles, controls and circuit breakers: A E G PUSH TO RESET B 15A FUSE START/RUN/STOP GFCI MAIN BREAKER E PUSH TO RESET F C 120/240V 30A 120V 20A 120V 20A ALL RECEPTACLES GFCI-PROTECTED D E A - LED Light — Generator is producing voltage when illuminated.
Receptacles CAUTION Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to it. • • • • See “Don’t Overload Generator”. Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting electrical loads. Connect electrical loads in OFF position, then turn ON for operation. Turn electrical loads OFF and disconnect from generator before stopping generator.
Operating Your Generator WARNING Propane Gas is extremely flammable and explosive. Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death. These steps should be performed after the generator has been assembled, stored, moved, cleaned, or repaired. DO NOT operate this generator until you have read and understand ALL of the warnings and instructions in this operator’s manual. • • • • Insure that the generator is properly assembled.
Ground Fault Protection During Generator Use This unit is equipped with a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). This device meets applicable federal, state and local codes. If circuit breaker trips during use, it usually indicates faulty electrical equipment or cords. However, test the circuit breaker as follows; Test GFCI Circuit Breaker 1. Test your GFCI circuit breaker (see “Control Panel Controls and Features” for location) every month, as follows: 1.
Don’t Overload Generator Capacity Tool or Appliance You must make sure your generator can supply enough rated (running) and surge (starting) watts for the items you will power at the same time. Follow these simple steps: 1. Select the items you will power at the same time. 2. Total the rated (running) watts of these items. This is the amount of power your generator must produce to keep your items running. See Figure 13. 3. Estimate how many surge (starting) watts you will need.
Maintenance Schedule Follow the hourly or calendar intervals, whichever occurs first. More frequent service is required when operating in adverse conditions noted below.
Engine parts should be kept clean to reduce the risk of overheating and ignition of accumulated debris. Use the same instructions given above for the engine. CAUTION Improper treatment of generator can damage it and shorten its life. • • DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust, dirt, or corrosive vapors. DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots. Checking and Adding Oil Oil level should be checked prior to each use or at least every 8 hours of operation. Keep oil level maintained. 1.
3. When oil has drained, push oil drain fitting in and rotate 1/4 turn clockwise until it locks in place. 4. Slide oil drain tube up into clamp on generator. CAUTION Avoid prolonged or repeated skin contact with used motor oil. • • Service Air Cleaner Elements Your engine will not run properly and may be damaged if you run it with dirty air cleaner elements. • Replace the air cleaner pre-cleaner every 25 hours of operation or once each year, whichever comes first.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT use pressurized air or solvents to clean cartridge. Pressurized air can damage cartridge; solvents will dissolve cartridge. 4. Replace spark plug if electrodes are pitted, burned or porcelain is cracked. Use the recommended replacement spark plug. See Specifications. 7. Place air cleaner pre-cleaner and cartridge into housing. Cartridge must fit securely in housing. 5. Install spark plug and tighten firmly. 8. Align tabs on cover with slots in housing and replace cover. 9.
If the generator is not operated once a month, the battery should be removed and trickle charged regularly in order to keep the battery charged and ready to start the generator when needed. If battery voltage is too low, the battery may not take a charge and you will need a new battery. Service Battery If it is necessary to charge the battery, proceed as follows: 1. Open control panel cover. 2. Remove the 15 Amp fuse from the control panel using the fuse removal tool. 3.
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Correction Engine is running, but no AC output is available. 1. Circuit breaker open or defective. 1. Reset or replace circuit breaker. 2. Fault in generator. 2. Contact local service facility. 1. Short circuit in a connected load. 1. Disconnect shorted electrical load. 2. Generator is overloaded. 2. See "Don’t Overload Generator". 3. Shorted generator circuit. 3. Contact local service facility. 4. Fuel pressure is incorrect. 4.
Product Specifications Rated Maximum Power (LP*) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7.0 kW Rated Maximum Load Current: at 240 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29.1 Amps at 120 Volts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58.2 Amps Rated AC Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120/240 Volts Rated Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Hz at 3600 rpm Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Single Phase Power Factor . . .
EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Briggs & Stratton Corporation (B&S), the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) Emissions Control System Warranty Statement (Owner’s Defect Warranty Rights and Obligations) California, United States and Canada Emissions Control Defects Warranty Statement The California Air Resources Board (CARB), U.S. EPA and B&S are pleased to explain the Emissions Control System Warranty on your small off–road engine (SORE).
3. No Charge Repair or replacement of any Warranted Part will be performed at no charge to the owner, including diagnostic labor which leads to the determination that a Warranted Part is defective, if the diagnostic work is performed at an Authorized B&S Service Dealer. For emissions warranty service contact your nearest Authorized B&S Service Dealer as listed in the telephone directory under “Engines, Gasoline,” “Gasoline Engines,” “Lawn Mowers,” or similar category. 4.
BRIGGS & STRATTON POWER PRODUCTS GROUP, LLC 7KW AND 10KW 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 purchaser.
