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Briggs & Stratton 17kW Standby Generator System (Steel) (200A Service Disc. + Power Mgmt.)
Briggs & Stratton 17kW Standby Generator System (Steel) (200A Service Disc. + Power Mgmt.)
Model: 40555
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Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

17,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

Briggs and Stratton Vanguard



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  • 17kW (LPG) / 15.3kW (NG) Briggs & Stratton Air-Cooled Standby Generator
  • 5 Year Parts, Labor & Travel Limited Warranty
  • Includes Symphony II 200-Amp Service Entrance Rated Automatic Transfer Switch
  • Installs between main meter & service panel for faster & less costly installation
  • Offers ability to power all circuits without a sub-panel
  • Rated at 200-Amps @ 240-Volts; NEMA 3R enclosure for indoor or outdoor installation
  • Symphony® II Power Management System
  • Computer controlled load management power switching
  • Module based system is easily customizable to your home's needs (Sold Separately)
  • 993cc V-Twin OHV Commercial Grade Vanguard Engine
  • Runs off LP or Natural Gas - no gas cans to fill and store
  • Full pressure lubrication w/ Low oil sensor provide superior engine protection
  • Automotive-Grade Galvanneal Steel Enclosure
  • Advanced powder coat paint process provides corrosion and rust resistance
  • User-Friendly Digital Display
  • Makes programming and viewing event log an easy task
  • Hour meter allows for simple maintenance tracking
  • Exclusive Air-Flow Engineering
  • Engine exhaust exits from the front, away from you home
  • Flexible Placement (Please Verify Local Building Codes)
  • Tested against tough National Fire Protection Agency standards (NFPA 37)
  • Can be placed as close as 18" from structure
  • Also Includes:
  • Installation base & battery charger
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

40555
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Overview
Weight
484 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
50.5 Inches
Product Width
32.9 Inches
Product Height
31 Inches
UPC
011675405557
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
17000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
15300 Watts
LP Power Capacity
17000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
170 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
248 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.06 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.28 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
70.8 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
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Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
200-Amps
Battery
Not Included (540 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
Mounting Pad
Steel (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Service Disconnect
ATS Load Prioritizing
Sold Separately
ATS Load Shedding
Built-In
ATS Service Disconnect
Yes
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
Starting System
12v Auto Start
CC
993 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes

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