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Briggs & Stratton Power Protect™ 26kW Aluminum Standby Generator (400A Split Service Disc.)
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040679
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
26,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
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- Power Protect™ 26kW (LP) /24kW (NG) Air-Cooled Standby Generator System
- Industry's most powerful air-cooled generator
- 6-Year Limited Warranty
- Parts, labor and travel included for the entire term
- 400-Amp Service Entrance Auto Transfer Switch (71057) (NEMA 3R)
- A UL Listed solution for 2 x 200-Amp Service Breakers
- Easy install - one less switch, less wiring/time, fewer expenses
- Smaller Transfer Switch
- A cost effective, cleaner looking installation
- Symphony® II Power Management (Up To 8 High-Wattage Loads)
- Automatically manages & balances loads while preventing overload
- Uninterrupted, whole house power, with a smaller generator
- 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
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
040679
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General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
540 Pounds
CARB Compliant
Yes
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
UPC
011675406790
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
26000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
24000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
26000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
206 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
323 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.6 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
4.7 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
108.3 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.
65
Hour Meter
Yes
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
400-Amps
Battery
Not Included
Enclosure
Aluminum
Circuit Breaker Size
125 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
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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