Briggs and Stratton Generators 40638 Details and Specifications
Briggs and Stratton 20 kW Generator
Never worry about losing power to your home again with a Briggs and Stratton 20 kW Generator system. The backup system automatically starts within seconds after an outage occurs and supplies power to your entire home. With Symphony II Power Management, the 20kW Briggs and Stratton 40638 has all the power you need for large and small appliances, multiple air conditioners, furnaces, pumps, and much more.
A Briggs 20kW Generator with Dual 200-Amp Automatic Transfer Switches for a Split 400-Amp Service keep your family and home comfortable and safe from the hazards of an outage. Refrigerators and freezers stay cold—your food stays safe and doesn’t spoil. Sump pumps keep the basement dry. Heating and Air Conditioning cool your home in the summer and warm it in the winter.
Briggs 20kW Generator
A new and more efficient alternator on the Briggs and Stratton 40638 delivers exceptional voltage control and more power for starting motors including 5-ton air conditioners. Tighter voltage control for less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) means cleaner power for sensitive electronics and heavy-duty motors.
The Dual 200-Amp Symphony II Automatic Transfer Switches for split 400-Amp Service distributes power from the Briggs 20kW Generator to both circuit breaker panels for power to the entire home automatically. Symphony II management ensures the generator won't overload and shutdown. Prioritized loads including air conditioners, electric dryers, and electric ranges run when power is available. The dryer might wait until you finish cooking dinner, for example.
An air-cooled 993cc OHV twin cylinder Commercial Vanguard Engine powers the Briggs and Stratton 20kW. The engine runs on natural gas (NG) or propane (LPG) as selected by the installer. Built with Dura Bore Cast Iron Cylinder Sleeves, Low Oil detection and shutdown, and a fully pressurized lubrication system.
The user programmable weekly test mode run operates at a lower RPM for less noise, reduced wear, and lower fuel consumption.
Briggs and Stratton 20kW
20kW The Briggs and Stratton 40638 replaces the 20kW 40585 with updated features and controls. The new model retains the best-in-class 5-5-5 Warranty covering all parts, labor, and travel without hidden costs for a full five years. Briggs and Stratton provides superior customer support with a nationwide network and knowledgeable call center experts.
Certified to withstand hurricane force winds up to 175 MPH, the Briggs and Stratton 20kW with Dual 200-Amp ATS has a corrosion resistant aluminum enclosure for years of service. A Powder Coat Finish provides protection against chips, scrapes and abrasion for a long life and aesthetic appearance.
Requires a 12-Volt Group BCI 26 or 51, with a minimum of 540 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) available locally. The 40638 Briggs and Stratton 20 kW Generator maintains the battery with an independent 3-stage charger.
