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40351
(supersedes 40301, 40220, 1897)
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Standby Generator Set
Briggs & Stratton® Home Standby
8kW on propane, 6kW on natural gas
(see below for transfer switch)
8kW Standby Generator;
recommended 50 Amp, 10 Circuit Automatic Transfer Switch
Model Number: 040445/40351
Stop letting power outages interrupt your life. Protect your home and family from a
power outage by keeping the lights on and basic household appliances running with this
backup generator.
The new 8kW standby generator affordably covers your home’s basic circuits providing
backup power to your lights, refrigerator, television and other small appliances.
Designed to fit any property, this small generator has flexible placement options,
making backup power a reality for many homeowners.
Essential Power
Interested in powering only a few essential items, such as your refrigerator, some
lights, television and a microwave? Essential Power covers the basics by powering only
a selected number of circuits.
More Power in a Smaller Generator
The compact 8kw standby generator has one of the highest power outputs per square inch
of footprint in its kW class- providing backup electricity to more of your household
appliances.
Flexible Placement
Tested against the tough National Fire Protection Agency 37 standard, Briggs & Stratton
8kw standby generators can be placed as close as 18” from the home providing more
placement options in your yard – perfect for tight lot lines.
OVERVIEW
Quick Response
Automatically powers your home in seconds after sensing a power outage.
Premium Engine
Newly designed for standby applications, Briggs & Stratton® engines deliver improved
reliability, performance and durability to meet your power demands during a power
outage.
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.
3 Year Limited Warranty
At Briggs & Stratton, we stand behind our 3-year limited parts and labor warranty and
make it easy for our customers to work with us.
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.
CARB Compliant
This standby generator is available for sale in California.
Specifications
| Engine Brand | Briggs & Stratton OHV Engine |
| CC | 500 |
| Operation | Fully Automatic |
| Voltage (V) | 120/240V AC, Single Phase, 1.0 pf |
| Alternator Type | Brushed, Computer Friendly |
| Fuel Consumption (Cubic Feet per Hour @ 1/2 Load) | 1.04 gal/hr (LP) 94 ft3/hr (NG) |
| Fuel Consumption (Cubic Feet per Hour @ Full Load) | 1.57 gal/hr (LP) 121 ft3/hr (NG) |
| Overcrank Protection | Yes |
| Length x Width x Height (inches) | 28 x 24.4 x 35.1 |
| Weight (lbs) | 252 |
| Warranty (Product) | 3 Year Limited Parts and Labor |
| Recommended Transfer Switch | 50 Amp, 10 Circuit 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
| Switch Model # | 1918 | 71047 | 71055 | 71038 | 71045 | 71069 | 71046 | 71058 | 71076 | 71058 |
| 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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