Generator Location - Briggs & Stratton 190732GS Manual Del Propietário

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.
Figure 2 — Typical Completed Semi-Automatic Transfer Switch Installation
Electrical
Load
Center
Briggs & Stratton Power Products Home Generator System
Owners Manual
Utility Power
Semi-Automatic
Transfer Switch
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 1 — Home Generator System Clearances
Exhaust port must be
5 ft (152 cm) minimum
distance from building
openings
Figure 2 identifies system components and shows typical
installation details.Variations to this illustration are related
to code issues and materials.
Utility Power Line
Utility Meter
Connection Box
5
Exhaust
Port