Specification

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8kW

Standby Generator

Briggs & Stratton

The Smart Choice

Aordable back-up power when you

need it most. Guard against losses due

to power outages with a Briggs & Stratton

Standby Generator.

This generator is certified in accordance with UL (Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2 No. 100-14 (motors and generators).

The installation manual contains specific instructions related to generator placement in addition to NFPA 37, including the requirement that carbon monoxide detectors be installed and maintained in your home.

Single phase units are rated at 1.0 power factor and three phase units are rated at 0.8 power factor.

See operator’s manual or BRIGGSandSTRATTON.com for complete warranty details.

Generator Set Rating

Liquid Propane Vapor Natural Gas Limited Warranty

Model

Enclosure

Type

Voltage Phase

Circuit

Breaker Amps

LPV kW

LPV Amps NG kW

NG Amps Parts, Labor, Travel

040351 Galvanneal 120/240 1 60 35 8 33.3 6 25 4 Year

Designed for Easy Installation & Maintenance

• Easy to move into installation location with two-wheel dolly

• Approved for installation as close as 18" to a building

• Removable roof and side panels provide better service

access to the engine and alternator

Compact Size

• The smallest generator footprint in its class

• Perfect for small properties

Commercial-Grade Briggs & Stratton® Engine

• Powerful single cylinder

• Easy to convert between natural gas (NG) and

liquid propane vapor (LPV) during installation

Quality Clean Power

• Ensures your electronics are safely powered

Corrosion Resistant Enclosure & Base

• Made with automotive grade galvanneal steel to resist rust

• Powder-coated paint for years of protection against chips

and abrasions

Briggs & Stratton® Full Synthetic Generator Oil

• Shields the engine from low temperature sludge buildup

and high temperature deposits

• Reduces engine wear, scuing and abrasion

• Enhanced cold weather start-up protection to -20˚F

Summary of content (4 pages)

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8kW 1 Standby Generator Briggs & Stratton® The Smart Choice Affordable back-up power when you need it most. Guard against losses due to power outages with a Briggs & Stratton Standby Generator.
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8kW ¹ Standby Generator Engine Specifications Engine Lubrication Engine Brand Briggs & Stratton® Oil Capacity (oz) 48 Engine Speed (RPM) 3600 Lubrication System Full Pressure Engine Fuel Liquid Propane Vapor (LPV) or Natural Gas (NG) Recommended Oil 5W30 Full Synthetic Engine Cylinder Configuration OHV Alternator Specs Number of Cylinders 1 Manufacturer Briggs & Stratton Displacement (cc) 500 Type Self-Excited, Rotation Field Compression Ratio 8.
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8kW ¹ Standby Generator Additional Information Other Features Certification Enclosure Material Galvanneal Steel with Corrosion Resistant Paint CARB Compliant Yes* Overcrank Protection Yes cUL Listed to CSA 22.2 No.
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8kW ¹ Standby Generator Fuel Pipe Size Recommendation Chart (Capacity in Thousands of BTU/Hour) Natural Gas / Inlet Pressure less than 2 PSI / Pressure Drop 1/2" Water Column / Specific Gravity 0.