Briggs and Stratton Generators 40688 Details and Specifications
Briggs and Stratton 10kW Generator
The Briggs and Stratton 10kW Standby Generator Model 40688 fits into the landscape with a size and shape that compares to a central air conditioner—half the size of competing brands. This standby generator package includes a 200-Amp Whole House Service Entrance Rated Automatic Transfer Switch compatible with any 200-Amp or lower main circuit breaker panel. Add a Power Management System (see below) for whole house power.
Rated for Installation 18-inches from the home with front-facing exhaust.
Briggs and Stratton PowerProtect Standby Generators carry the most comprehensive warranty in their class. Briggs & Stratton's 6-Year Limited Warranty covers parts, labor, and travel for the entire term. Made in the USA with a commercial-grade Vanguard engine and included 200-Amp Whole House Automatic Transfer Switch. The Briggs and Stratton 10kW Generator restores power to your entire home for the duration of any power outage. Compatible with Amplify (see below) and Symphony II Power Management Systems.
10 kW Briggs and Stratton Generator
The 10 kW Briggs and Stratton Standby Generator has a 570 cc V-Twin OHV Vanguard commercial grade engine. PowerProtect series generators include Low Oil Shutdown, high temperature shutdown, LED display, and a built-in battery charger.
10kW Standby Generator 40688 Ratings
| Use Rating | Standby Only—Utility Connection Required |
| Voltage | 120/240 Volts Single Phase |
| Running Watts | 10kW LP Propane / 8kW Natural Gas |
| Running Amps | 41.7 Amps LP Propane / 33.3 Amps Natural Gas |
| Main Circuit Breaker | 50 Amps |
| Normal Operating Sound | 67 dBA |
| Frequency Regulation | ±2.5 Percent |
| Engine Speed | 3600 RPM |
| Transfer Switch Amps | 200 Amps |
| Transfer Switch Circuits | Whole House |
Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator
A Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator restores power to your home during utility outages. Standby Generators are Automatic. They start in any weather (including hurricanes), day or night. Whether you’re at home, away on vacation, or sleeping in your bed, the 10kW generator senses a power outage. Within seconds, the generator starts and signals the automatic transfer switch. The ATS switches from utility to generator power. Power management ensures your home’s essential appliances and circuits have power when they need it.
Where temperatures fall below 30 degrees Fahrenheit, install Briggs and Stratton Cold Weather Accessories. Cold weather accessories allow easier starts in temperatures below freezing. A warm battery can produce more power than a cold battery for starting. Warm oil lubricates better which prolongs engine life and makes it easier to start. Fuel Regulator warmers prevent icing that could prevent the regulator from adjusting the fuel pressure.
Power Management
The New Briggs and Stratton Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch systems include an Amplify 200-Amp Service Rated Transfer Switch and Amplify Gateway Module.
With Amplify power management, the homeowner can control up to 32 prioritized appliances via the Standby Generator Management App. The Amplify system requires the Gateway, Dual Low Voltage Modules, and High Voltage Modules. Low voltage modules manage appliances with controls like a thermostat—Air Conditioners, Furnaces, and Heat Pumps. High voltage appliances like electric ranges, water heaters, and electric dryers use the high voltage modules.
The Standby Generator Management App allows the homeowner to change system priorities as needed. For example, the electric range might receive a higher priority over the electric dryer while cooking dinner.
Installation requires the use of a Carbon Monoxide Detector inside the home to guard against CO Poisoning.
This Briggs & Stratton 10kW Standby Generator is NOT rated for Prime Power Applications.
* Battery Not included—12 Volt, Group BCI 26 or 51, 540 Cold Cranking Amps
* Enclosure Warranty
- 1-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers surface rust and corrosion.
- 2-Year Parts/Labor/Travel covers enclosure rust through.
