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Generator location, Generator clearances – Briggs & Stratton Home Generator System User Manual

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Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System

Owners Manual

Generator Location

The actual physical location of your backup generator has a
direct affect on the amount of wiring required to control
and connect your generator.

NOTE: Specific location guidelines are discussed in the
Installation Manual. Acquaint yourself with that information
and confer with your installer. Be sure to ask how your site
might affect installation costs and compliance with local
codes and standards.

Generator Clearances

The generator must be a minimum of 3 ft. (92 cm) from
combustible material (NFPA 37). Leave at least 3 ft. (92 cm)
all around for access to the generator.

The unit’s exhaust port must be at least 5 ft. (152 cm) from
any building opening (window, door, vent etc.), and the
exhaust must not be able to accumulate in any occupied
area (Figure 1).

Figure 2 identifies system components and shows typical
installation details.Variations to this illustration are related
to code issues and materials.

Figure 1 — Home Generator System Clearances

Exhaust port must be

5 ft (152 cm) minimum

distance from building

openings

Exhaust

Port

Figure 2 — Typical Completed Semi-Automatic Transfer Switch Installation

Utility Power Line

Utility Meter

Connection Box

Electrical
Load
Center

Utility Power

Semi-Automatic
Transfer Switch