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Briggs & Stratton Power Protect™ 12kW Steel Standby Generator System (100A 16-Circuit)
Model:
040689
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
12,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
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- B&S 12kW (LP) / 10.8kW (NG) Home Standby Generator System
- Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing an outage
- Compact Size
- 30% Smaller than competitive generators in its class
- 100-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 16-Circuit Load Center
- Select up to 16-priority circuits; Rated at 100-Amps @ 240-Volts
- NEMA 3R Indoor/Outdoor enclosure for mounting location flexibility
- ACCM-II Power Control Module Transfer Switch (2 x 4-Ton AC)
- Computer controlled load management power switching
- Expand your generators range by prioritizing powered circuits
- Runs on Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
- Simple field conversion for easier installations
- Commercial-Grade Vanguard® Air-Cooled Engine
- Full-pressure lubrication system w/ spin-on oil filter
- Advanced debris management for enhanced durability
- Premium Alternator - Less Than 5% THD
- Improved frequency (HZ) regulation for cleaner power
- Capable of starting most 5-Ton central AC units
- Automatic Voltage Regulation (+/-1%)
- Helps prevent damaging voltage spikes
- Flexible Placement (Please Verify Local Building Codes)
- Tested against tough National Fire Protection Agency standards
- Can be placed as close as 18" from structure
- New Upgraded Control System
- LCD display w/ multi-line text graphics
- Low Idle mode for quieter exercise
- Independent 3-Stage Battery Charger
- Provides optimized charge for longer battery life
- Automotive-Grade Galvaneal Steel Enclosure
- Helps minimize corrosion & protects it from the elements
- 6 Year Best in Class Warranty
- Covers parts, labor, and travel for 6-Years
- Assembled & Engineered In The USA
- From foreign and domestic parts
- Requires 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
040689
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
361 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
6 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
28 Inches
Product Width
24.5 Inches
Product Height
37.2 Inches
UPC
011675406899
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
10800 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
117 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
172 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.7 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
2.3 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
50 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.
70
Hour Meter
Yes
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Max Circuits
16
Battery
Not Included (540 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
Circuit Breaker Size
60 Amps
A/C Ton Rating
2 x 4-Tons
Mounting Pad
Steel (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Standard Installation
ATS Load Prioritizing
Sold Separately
ATS Load Shedding
Built-In
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Prime Power
No
Engine
Engine Brand
Briggs and Stratton Vanguard
Starting System
12v Auto Start
Consumer Engine Warranty
6 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
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