Briggs & Stratton 040213 - Manual (Page 7)

INSTALLATION
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• 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.
Essential Circuits
As a Home Generator System owner, it is important that
you clearly identify the circuits in your building that are
"essential" to you.
It is important that your installer understand which circuits
you want to include as "Essential Circuits". Depending on
the power consumed by these circuits, most or all of them
can be switched to the Home Generator System for the
duration of normal power interruption.
The wattage reference guide shown in Figure 2 will assist
you with your decision-making process. It provides the
wattage used by many ordinary household devices. Use it as
a guide when selecting your essential circuits. Review this
information with your installer and ask about any technical
considerations that might affect the cost of your installation.
Figure 1 — Home Generator System Clearances
Exhaust Port
Device
Running
Watts
Air Conditioner (12,000 Btu)* 1700
Air Conditioner (24,000 Btu)* 3800
Air Conditioner (40,000 Btu)* 6000
Battery Charger (20 Amp) 500
Circular Saw (6-1/2") 800 to 1000
Clothes Dryer (Electric)* 5750
Clothes Dryer (Gas)* 700
Clothes Washer* 1150
Coffee Maker 1750
Compressor (1 HP)* 2000
Compressor (1/2 HP)* 1400
Compressor (3/4 HP)* 1800
Curling Iron 700
Dehumidifier* 650
Electric Blanket 400
Electric Range (per element) 1500
Electric Skillet 1250
Freezer* 700
Furnace Fan (3/5 HP)* 875
Garage Door Opener* 500 to 750
Hair Dryer 1200
Hand Drill 250 to 1100
Iron 1200
Jet Pump* 800
Light Bulb 100
Microwave Oven 700 to 1000
Milk Cooler* 1100
Oil Burner on Furnace 300
Oil Fired Space Heater (140,000 Btu) 400
Oil Fired Space Heater (30,000 Btu) 150
Oil Fired Space Heater (85,000 Btu) 225
Radio 50 to 200
Refrigerator 700
Slow Cooker 200
Submersible Pump (1 HP)* 2000
Submersible Pump (1/2 HP)* 1500
Submersible Pump (1-1/2 HP)* 2800
Sump Pump* 800 to 1050
Table Saw (10")* 1750 to 2000
Television 200 to 500
Toaster 1000 to 1650
Figure 2 — Wattage Reference Guide
*Allow three (3) times listed watts for starting device