Briggs & Stratton 40204 - Manual (Page 7)

INSTALLATION
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General Location Guidelines
• Install the unit outdoors ONLY.
• Place the unit in a prepared location that is flat and has
provisions for water drainage.
• 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 our 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.
• Install the unit where air inlet and outlet openings will not
become obstructed by leaves, grass, snow, etc. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the Transfer
Switch to reduce the length of wiring and conduit.
• Install the generator as close as possible to the fuel supply
to reduce length of pipes.
IMPORTANT: Laws or local codes may regulate the distance
to the fuel supply.
The Home Generator System is shipped already attached to
its mounting pad. Unless mandated by local code, a concrete
slab is not required.
If mandated by local code, construct a concrete slab at least
3 inches thick and 6 inches longer and wider than the unit.
Attach unit to slab with 1/4” diameter (minimum) masonry
anchor bolts long enough to retain the unit.
Fuel and Electrical Inlet Dimensions
Figure 2, below, depicts the location of the fuel piping
connector. Also shown is the recommended location for
punching holes for attaching the power conduit.
Lifting the Generator
The generator weighs more than 530 pounds. Proper tools,
equipment and qualified personnel should be used in all
phases of handling and moving the generator.
Figure 2 — Generator Fuel and Conduit Attachment Locations, Oil Fill Side of Unit
3/4” NPT
Fuel Piping
Connector
Recommended
Conduit Attachment
Area
WARNING
Hazardous Voltage
Contact with power lines can cause electric shock
or burn.
Lifting Hazard / Heavy Object
Can cause muscle strain or back injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact any
power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
• Use lifting pipes as described in the section “Lifting the
Generator” in installation manual.
• The unit may shift on the lifting pipes during movement, which
can cause injury.
• DO NOT lift unit by roof as damage to generator will occur.