Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator Systems Manuel de l'opérateur Page 1

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STANDBY POWEr 101Understanding Your Power NeedsThe size of your generator isn’t determined solely on the square footage of your home. What’s most impo

Setting up Installation After you purchase a new Standby Generator system, it will need to be professionally installed. Your local Briggs & Stratt

• Refer to Maintenance in the Operator’s Manual and engine manual for oil fill information.• Damage to equipment resulting from failure to follow thi

Cycle: One complete reversal of alternating current of voltage, from zero to a positive maximum to zero to a negative maximum back to zero. The number

frEquENTLY ASKED quESTIONS (fAqS)Can I install the unit myself or does someone else need to? It is highly recommended that you have your Briggs &

What is the size in Amps, of your electrical service? In order for a Standby Generator to operate properly, it will need to be connected to the approp

What is a transfer switch? A transfer switch is a device that is fed by both utility and generator power. It isolates the two types of power from eac

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