Briggs and Stratton Generators 40554 Details and Specifications
The Briggs & Stratton generator system helps keep your family safe, comfortable and free from the stress that comes with power outages, by providing your home with automatic backup power when you need it most.
A perfect fit for 8,000 up to 11,500 square - foot homes, the 17kW unit is equipped with new, patented Symphony II Power Management technology, so you can power all your home's electrical needs - up to two 5-ton AC units - easily and automatically. The 17kW system is powered by a commercial grade Vanguard engine and backed by the industry's most comprehensive 5-year parts & labor warranty.
Managed Whole House Power
Permanent Protection From A Proven Performer
Manages Power to All of Your Appliances - The Symphony II Power Management automatically balances the power needs of your home's electrical loads - including high wattage items like air conditioning units, electric stoves and electric dryers. Requires the purchase of Symphony II Remote Modules.
Quick Response – Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing a power outage.
Reliable Engine Power – Briggs & Stratton standby generators are powered by commercial-grade Vanguard engines that are design-engineered to dependably take on the most demanding jobs.
Flexible Placement –Tested against tough National Fire Protection Agency standards, Briggs & Stratton 17kW standby generator can be placed as close as 18” from the home providing more placement options in your yard - perfect for tight lot lines.
Durable Enclosure – Rust-resistant, Galvanneal steel enclosures are made from the same materials and paint process used in the automotive industry, resulting in years of protection against chips and abrasions.
5 Year Parts, Labor, Travel Warranty – At Briggs & Stratton, we stand behind our warranty and make it easy for our customers to work with us.
Protecting Your Family and Home - Thoroughly tested against National Fire Protection Standards, the 17kW standby generator has a thermally protected fuel system which automatically shuts off the unit in the event of a fire. All steel enclosure and base endure temperatures more than double that of aluminum and far beyond that of plastic.
Front Air Ventilation - Featuring unique airflow technology, the standby generator’s design pushes engine exhaust out the front of the unit and directly away from the house.
Transfer Switch - Flexible, indoor or outdoor, transfer switch placement make it convenient to install. All of our weather resistant transfer switches are NEMA 3R rated for maximum protection against dirt, rain, sleet and snow.
Package Includes:
- Model 71071 100 Amp Automatic Transfer Switch, Fully Automatic with Service Entrance Disconnect
- Patented Symphony II Power Management
- Installation Base
- Battery Charger
- Hour Meter
Options - Sold Separately
The addition of remote power generator modules adds a managed power option which allows the generator to supply power to all your home's high-voltage, high current appliances including dryers, hot water heaters, and well pumps. Installed directly to a home's exisitng wiring Symphony II automatically manages the distribution of power to the electrical loads, providing power where it's needed while preventing a generator overload.
Maintenance kits include everything necessary to keep your generator running and supplying power, even through extended outages with oil and air filters, filler funnel, and spark plugs. Cold weather kits add two oil warmers and a battery warmer for easier and more reliable starts in cold weather down to -25 Fahrenheit.
Add a wireless monitor and keep track of your generator from indoors and eliminate trips outside during inclement weather.
This generator is rated in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA (CanadianStandards Associations) C22.2 No. 10004(motors and generators).
Warranty details available at briggsandstratton.com.
Fuel consumption rates are estimated based on normal operating conditions. Generator operation may be greatly affected by elevation and the cycling operation of multiple electrical appliances – fuel low rates may vary depending on these factors.
Review local codes to determine if a transfer switch with separate service disconnect is required.
You must verify the actual starting amp requirement for your air conditioner(s).
