Briggs & Stratton 040677 Standby Generator

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10
Part No. 80106286
Revision C
Generator PlacementReducing the Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
DO NOT run this product inside homes, garages,
basements, crawl spaces, sheds, or other partially
enclosed spaces, even if using fans or opening
doors and windows for ventilation. Carbon
monoxide can quickly build up in these spaces and
can linger for hours, even after this product has
shut o.
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A
Figure 1
(A) Exhaust Outlet Side of Enclosure
(B) Air Inlet Side of Enclosure
Generator Location
Considerations
The installation location of the generator directly aects:
The amount and size of the plumbing required to fuel
the generator
The amount and size of the wiring required to control
and connect the generator
The safety of the installation regarding exhaust gas
and carbon monoxide hazards, fire risks, proximity to
other utilities, and exposure to weather elements
The Generator Locations section addresses specific
location guidelines. The owner and installer must
consult one another to determine how the site can aect
installation costs and compliance with local codes and
standards.
Two critical safety concerns include carbon monoxide
poisoning and fire.
Reducing the Risk of Carbon
Monoxide Poisoning
In high concentrations, carbon monoxide (CO) can
be fatal in minutes. However, the eects of lower
concentrations can also be lethal. This gas poses serious
dangers to humans and their animals because no one
can smell, see, or taste it. Symptoms of exposure to CO
include:
Watery, itchy eyes
Throbbing temples
Inability to think coherently
Ringing in the ears
Headache
Incoherent or slurred speech
Flushed appearance
Inattentiveness
Loss of physical coordination
Tightness across the chest
Drowsiness
Nausea
Dizziness
Vomiting
Fatigue
Collapse
Convulsions
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Reproduction
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