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Standby Generator Set (CARB
only)
Briggs & Stratton® Home Standby
15kW on propane, 13.5kW on natural gas
(see below for transfer switch)
Protect your home and family from power outages with Briggs & Stratton 15-20kw home
generator systems. Perfect for medium-to-large homes, we provide you with reliable
power and flexible options to meet your home's power needs. Model is for sale in
California only.
Briggs & Stratton has been providing reliable engine power for more than 100 years.
Trust the proven power experts at Briggs & Stratton for complete peace of mind.
Symphony II® System now available for managing your large electrical
loads and this usually means you can install a smaller lower- cost
generator. The system is available as an option in the most of the Briggs
automatic transfer switches. The user selects up to four large loads to be
controlled and sets the run priority for each. Then this system monitors
the available generator capacity to determine if and when these loads can
run. They are turned on and off automatically through remote switching
modules which must be ordered separately (see below). The system
communicates with the modules using a signal on the power system neutral.
OVERVIEW
Flexible Placement
Tested against tough National Fire Protection Agency standards, Briggs & Stratton 15kWą
standby generators can be placed as close as 18” from the home providing more placement
options in your yard - perfect for tight lot lines.
Reliable Engine Power
Our standby generators are powered by commercial-grade Vanguard™ engines that are
design-engineered to dependably take on the most demanding jobs.
Power Solution Options
Choose between an Essential Power-Plus! system that powers a select number of circuits
plus 2 air conditioners or a Managed Whole House Power system that powers all of your
household appliances plus up to 2 air conditioners with our Load Control Center.
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.
Quick Response
Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing a power outage.
4 Year Limited Parts and Labor Warranty2
At Briggs & Stratton, we stand behind our warranty and make it easy for our customers
to work with us.
Specifications
| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton Vanguard V-Twin Series™ |
| CC | 993 |
| Operation | Fully Automatic |
| Voltage (V) | 120/240V AC, Single Phase |
| Alternator Type | Brushed, Computer Friendly |
| Fuel Consumption (Cubic Feet per Hour @ 1/2 Load) | 1.89 gal/hr (LP Vapor) or 109 ft3/hr (NG) |
| Fuel Consumption (Cubic Feet per Hour @ Full Load) | 3.03 gal/hr (LP Vapor) or 240 ft3/hr (NG) |
| Weekly Exerciser | Yes |
| Battery/Battery Charger | Yes |
| Overcrank Protection | Yes |
| Hour Meter | Yes |
| Diagnostic Alerts with Remote System Status | Low Oil Shutdown Engine Does Not Start Low Frequency Engine Overspeed Low Voltage Low Battery Voltage Oil Temp High Transfer Switch Fault |
| Length x Width x Height (inches) | 48 x 29 x 31 |
| Weight (lbs) | 484 |
| Warranty (Product) | 4 Year Limited Parts and Labor |
| Recommended Transfer Switch | 100 Amp, 16 Circuit Automatic Transfer Switch |
*NG = Natural Gas; LP = Liquid Propane. **Fuel consumption rates are estimated based on normal operating conditions at 1/2 load. Generator operation may be greatly affected by elevation and the cycling operation of multiple electrical appliances - fuel flow rates may vary depending on these factors.
Automatic Transfer Switch
Specifications
Grayed out switches are NOT for use with
this generator
All are rated 120/240V, 2 poles, 60Hz, NEMA 3R outdoor enclosure, UL 1008
Listed
Power management now provided by the Symphony II® system
which supersedes the previous
ACCM Power Control Module™
| Switch Model # | 1918 | 71047 | 71055 | 71038 | 71045 | 71069 | 71046 | 71058 | 71076 | 71058 |
| Switch Model # with Symphony II® | 71071 | 71070 | 71068 | 71057 | ||||||
| Used with Generator kW | 8 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 10-20 | 20 | 35-60 | 35-60 |
| Amps | 50A | 100A | 100A | 200A | 100A | 150A | 200A | 2x200 | 200 | 2x200 |
| Circuits | 10 | 16 | whole house | whole house | whole house | whole house | whole house | whole house | whole house | whole house |
| Power Management | -- | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Service Entrance Disconnect | -- | -- | -- | -- | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes | yes |
| Dimensions (LxWxH) | 15x5x21 | 6x14x24 | 6x12x15 | 7x16x22 | 6x14x24 | 33x11x19 | 7x16x30 | 7x24x37 | 7x16x30 | 7x24x37 |
| Weight (lbs) | 30 | 39 | 23 | 37 | 39 | 58 | 58 | 105 | 58 | 105 |
| Limited Warranty (years) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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