Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW Standby Generator, Vanguard Engine, NG/LP Ready, 200A SE Transfer Switch, Symphony Power Management
Model Number: 040803
The Briggs & Stratton PowerProtect 26kW Standby Generator, Vanguard Engine, NG/LP Ready, 200A SE Transfer Switch, Symphony Power Management is a premium whole-house standby generator designed to deliver uninterrupted power during outages. It features a 993cc Vanguard® V-Twin OHV commercial-grade engine, paired with a 200A SE Automatic Transfer Switch and Symphony® Choice Power Management—making it ideal for homes with high energy demands and a single main panel. This generator is a powerhouse for homeowners who want seamless backup power with smart load management. It’s especially useful for larger homes or those with sensitive electronics and HVAC systems.
Features: - Dual-Fuel Capability: Runs on Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP).
- NGMax™ Technology: Optimized for higher output on natural gas—more power for your money.
- Symphony® Choice Power Management: Prioritizes and balances loads for whole-house coverage.
- 200A SE Transfer Switch: Automatically restores power within seconds of an outage.
- Eco-Cise™ Weekly Test Mode: Quiet 16-second test cycle minimizes fuel use and noise.
- Aluminum Enclosure: Corrosion-resistant and hurricane-rated up to 186 MPH winds.
- Toolless Access: Easy maintenance with quick panel removal.
- Flexible Installation: Approved for placement as close as 18 inches from your home.
- Made in the USA: Engineered and assembled domestically for quality assurance.
Specifications: - Power Output (LP): 26 kW
- Power Output (NG): 24 kW
- Engine: 993cc Vanguard® V-Twin OHV
- Fuel Type: Natural Gas / Liquid Propane
- Fuel Consumption (50% Load):
- LP: ~235,000?BTU/hr (~2.6?gal/hr)
- NG: ~206,000?BTU/hr (~206?ft³/hr)
- Sound: ~65?dBA at 7?m during normal operation; low?idle weekly self?test is over 65% quiete
- Transfer Switch: 200A SE Automatic
- Power Management: Symphony® Choice
- Motor Starting Capability: 65.5?kVA at 35% voltage dip, ideal for starting high-load appliances
- Voltage: 120 / 240 VAC, single-phase
- Circuit Breaker: 125?A primary breaker on the generator
- Enclosure Material: Aluminum with Dura-Zen™ coating
- Weekly Test Cycle: 16 seconds (Eco-Cise™ mode)
- Installation Clearance: 18 inches minimum
- Warranty: 6-year comprehensive (parts & labor)
- Assembled Dimensions: 46.5? × 26.8? × 28.4? (1181 × 681 × 721?mm)
- Weight: ~540?lb (245?kg) assembled
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