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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 & Stratton Standby Generator (generator and transfer switch) installed by

an authorized Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator dealer. Consulting a technician ensures an environment in which it is safe

to install your new purchase. Failure to do so could render your generator install dangerous for both residents as well as repair

workers trying to ﬁx down power lines. Professional installation is required to maintain the standby generator’s warranty. Licensed

technicians ensure that all the necessary permits are obtained to pass all local building requirements.

Most Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator dealers are capable of not only performing the necessary installation, maintenance

arrangements that help ensure the generator is being serviced on a regular basis. See our Where to Buy page for the dealer

nearest you.

Can I run a computer or other sensitive equipment off the generator during a power outage?

Briggs & Stratton Standby Generators deliver clean, stable power to your electronic devices, protecting your computers and other

sensitive equipment from damage.

Does motor starting require a different wattage?

Yes. Induction motors require larger amounts of amperage for initial start-up when they are running. Some appliances and tools,

such as your refrigerator/freezer, furnace fan, air conditioner, etc. will require more watts than normal running wattage for

motor starting.

How does the Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator work?

At the point of utility power loss, the system will wait approximately 6 seconds to start (this is to verify that the power is going to

stay out). After it has started it will go through a warm up period of 20 seconds. After this time, the transfer switch will change over

to generator power. The house will remain under generator power for a minimum of 5 minutes, even if the utility power comes back

on. After utility has come back on, and the generator has powered up the house for at least 5 minutes, the transfer switch will go

back to utility power after 10 seconds. The generator will then run 1 minute to cool down before turning itself off.

Please view this video for a visual explanation of how a home standby generator system works to keep power ﬂowing to your home in

the event of an outage.

Can I run the generator inside my home?

No! A generator has an internal combustion engine and uses gas and oil. The exhaust from running a generator contains lethal

carbon monoxide. Therefore, this unit should always be placed in a well-ventilated area.

Can I vent exhaust out of an enclosed area?

No. Carbon monoxide (CO) gas contained in the engine exhaust could be deadly; you cannot smell it, see it or taste it. Briggs &

Stratton Standby Generators are designed to be installed outside far away from windows, doors and vents. Never run these

units inside a home or other partially-enclosed area. You must install and maintain CO alarms in your home per manufacturer’s

instructions.

Please read and abide by any applicable Safety Information contained in your engine Operator’s Manual. The material provided

above is not intended to replace work performed by a Briggs & Stratton Authorized Dealer. Terms and Conditions apply to all of the

information presented on this website. Always be sure to completely read and understand your engine Operator’s Manual.

Do I have to worry about “back feed” if the generator is running when the power comes back on?

No. All of our transfer switches are designed to keep generator back feed from occurring. When the contractor installs the transfer

switch, it will be connected directly to the utility power. A control board will be able to sense when the utility power has returned

to transfer back to utility (it is programmed so the generator powers up the house for a minimum of ﬁve minutes). Everything is

programmed so that one source of power is broken before another source of power is made.

Do I need to start the generator frequently when it is not being used?

One of the advantages of the automatic Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator is that they are designed to run once a week for

twenty minutes. All you have to do is program when you want this task to be performed and it will start up automatically. During this

time it will not only lubricate the engine, but it will also run a diagnostics check. If there are any problems with this process, a LED

display located inside the front access panel will alert you.

Why choose Briggs & Stratton?

• Providing reliable engine power for over 100 years

• Trusted by professionals worldwide

• A leading designer and manufacturer of Standby Generator Systems

Trust the proven power experts at Briggs & Stratton for complete peace of mind.

Does your home use Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)?

Briggs & Stratton Standby Generators provide automatic backup power in a power outage, and are permanently installed either to a

natural gas line or a liquid propane fuel source.

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