Briggs & Stratton 30000 SERIES - Manual (Page 10)

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Access Doors
The home generator is equipped with an enclosure that has
three access doors, as shown above. The doors are named
for a significant component located behind them, as follows:
A Fuel Inlet port (shown for reference)
B Control Panel door
C Exhaust opening (shown for reference)
D Coolant Fill door
E Battery door
F Exhaust door (shown for reference)
WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching. •
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The Coolant Fill, Battery and Control Panel doors must be
installed whenever the unit is running.
Each home generator is equipped with two identical keys.
These keys fit the locks that secure the access doors.
To Open an Access Door:
1. Insert key into lock of access door handle you wish
to open and turn one quarter turn counterclockwise.
Remove key. Handle will remain unlocked until you re-
lock it.
2. Grasp door’s handle and turn one quarter turn
counterclockwise to open.
3. Coolant Fill door is unlocked in the same manner. It can
be used for adding coolant or oil.
To Close an Access Door:
1. Close door and turn handle one quarter turn clockwise.
2. Insert key into lock in handle and turn one quarter turn
clockwise. Remove key.
The Gaseous Fuel System
WARNING
Propane and Natural Gas are extremely
flammable and explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or
death.
LP gas is heavier than air and will settle in low areas.
Natural gas is lighter than air and will collect in high
areas.
The slightest spark can ignite these fuels and cause an
explosion.
DO NOT light a cigarette or smoke.
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The information provided below is to assist gaseous fuel
system technicians in planning installations. In no way
should this information be interpreted to conflict with
applicable fuel gas codes. Consult with your local fuel
supplier or Fire Marshall if questions or problems arise.
TO THE INSTALLER: Consult with the home generator
owner(s) and convey any technical considerations that might
affect their installation plans before applying these general
guidelines.
The following general rules apply to gaseous fuel system
piping:
• The piping should be of a material that conforms to
federal and local codes, rigidly mounted and protected
against vibration.
• Piping should be protected from physical damage
where it passes through flower beds, shrub beds, and
other cultivated areas where damage could occur.
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A
C
D
E
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