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Briggs & Stratton Power Protect™ 17kW Aluminum Standby Generator System (Scratch & Dent)
Model:
040661-SD
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Optional Accessories
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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
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- ***Scratch & Dent*** Cosmetic Damage - Dented Back Panel
- Power Protect™ 17kW (LP) /17kW (NG) Air-Cooled Standby Generator
- Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing an outage*
- 6-Year Limited Warranty
- Parts, labor and travel included for the entire term
- 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
- Quiet Weekly Test
- Low idle mode w/ 15-second weekly test cycle
- 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
- Requires (Sold Separately)
- Briggs & Stratton Automatic Transfer Switch* & Battery
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
040661-SD
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
435 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
6 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
46.5 Inches
Product Width
26.8 Inches
Product Height
28.4 Inches
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
17000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
17000 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
2.1 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.3 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.
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Hour Meter
Yes
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included
Enclosure
Aluminum
Circuit Breaker Size
80 Amps
Mounting Pad
Steel (Included)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring
Sold Separately
Prime Power
No
Engine
Starting System
12v Auto Start
Consumer Engine Warranty
6 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
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