Installation; Lift The Generator; Anchor The Generator And Wind Ratings - Briggs & Stratton 40689 Manual De Instalación Y Operación

the unit or spray the enclosure and enter any air inlet or
outlet openings.
• Install the standby generator where it will not affect or
obstruct any services (including covered, concealed and
underground), such as telephone, electric, fuel (natural
gas / LPG vapor), irrigation, air conditioning, cable,
septic, sewer, well and so forth.
• Install the standby generator where leaves, grass, snow,
etc will not obstruct air inlet and outlet openings. If
prevailing winds will cause blowing or drifting, you may
need to construct a windbreak to protect the unit.

Installation

Only current licensed electrical professionals are
qualified to do system installations. Installations must
obey all related codes, industry standards and regulations.
The equipment warranty is VOID unless the system is
installed by licensed electrical professionals.

Lift the Generator

WARNING
Hazardous Voltage - Contact with power lines could cause
electric shock or burns, resulting in death or serious injury.
• If lifting or hoisting equipment is used, DO NOT contact
any power lines.
• DO NOT lift or move generator without assistance.
Proper tools, equipment, and qualified personnel must be
used in all phases of handling and moving the generator. The
approximate weight of the generator is listed in the Generator
Specifications section.
Use the lifting holes (A, Figure 5) in the base of the generator
to lift the generator onto the concrete pad. Lift the generator
in accordance with OSHA or local lifting regulations. Retouch
any chipped paint with the supplied touch-up paint.
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Anchor the Generator and Wind Ratings

Anchor the Unit to a Poured or Existing Concrete Slab.
To achieve the listed wind rating, the generator must be
installed in strict compliance with this installation manual.
The product components must be of the material specified
and all screws must be installed in accordance with the
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