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Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect™ PP18 - 18kW Generator System (200A Service Disc. + Symphony Choice Kit )
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
18,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
- Power Protect™ PP18 - 18kW Air-Cooled Standby Generator System
- Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing an outage*
- 7-Year Limited Warranty
- Parts, labor and travel included for the entire term
- NGMax™ Technology
- Provides more power on natural gas
- Now get a full 18kW of power regardless of fuel type
- Symphony® Power Management
- Prioritize the power needs of your home
- Symphony® Standby Generator Management App
- Set and change priorities of high wattage appliances*
- Monitor your generators status all from the touch of button
- *Requires modules (Sold Separately)
- 200-Amp Service Entrance Rated Automatic Transfer Switch
- Power all circuits without a sub-panel
- NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor enclosure for mounting location flexibility
- Runs on Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
- Simple field conversion for easier installations
- Super High Output, Commercial-Grade Vanguard Engine
- CDI (Capacitive Discharge Ignition) coils for optimum starting and performance
- Full-pressure lubrication system w/ spin-on oil filter
- Briggs & Stratton Alternator - Less Than 5% THD
- Improved frequency (HZ) regulation for cleaner power
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (+/-1%)
- Helps prevent damaging voltage spikes
- Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode
- Low idle mode w/ 16-second weekly test cycle
- Dura-Zen™ Coated, Corrosion Resistant Aluminum Enclosure & Base
- Certified to withstand hurricane-force winds up to 175 mph
- Flexible Placement (Please Verify Local Building Codes)
- Tested against tough National Fire Protection Agency standards
- Can be placed as close as 18" from structure
- Toolless Panel Removal
- Designed for easier serviceability and maintenance
- Independent 3-Stage Battery Charger
- Provides optimized charge for longer battery life
- Assembled and Engineered In The USA
- From global and domestic parts
- ^*^Suitable for Off-Grid Use or Demand Response Programs^*^
- Certified for non-emergency use
- Partner with your utility company's demand response program
- Receive rewards for helping reduce the overall load on the power grid
- Requires Starting Battery (Sold Separately)
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
040753
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
465 Pounds
CARB Compliant
Yes
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
7 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
46.5 Inches
Product Width
26.8 Inches
Product Height
28.4 Inches
UPC
011675407537
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
18000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
18000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
18000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
176 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
252 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.2 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.5 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
70.8 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m
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.
68
Hour Meter
Yes
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
200-Amps
Battery
Not Included
Enclosure
Aluminum
Circuit Breaker Size
80 Amps
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
Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring
Yes
Prime Power
No
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
Starting System
12v Auto Start
CC
993 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
7 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
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