MILWAUKEE, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton (NYSE:BGG) introduces its redesigned
12-kilowatt1 standby generator system. The new 12kW¹ has
the smallest footprint in the industry of similar power is 60
percent quieter* than our previous unit, while still
providing homeowners with whole-house power.
The new unit's 50 percent smaller footprint and front exhaust
maintains curb appeal by providing more placement options around
the home. Its higher-quality engine, premium muffler and
re-designed alternator intake ducting improved the generator's
sound quality significantly.
"More placement options because of its smaller size and reduced
noise allows homeowners to blend the unit into their property, so
they get that peace of mind only backup power can provide without
sacrificing the aesthetics of their property," said Jeff Custer, VP and General Manager of Briggs
& Stratton Standby Power. "Plus, the new unit achieves National
Fire Protection Agency standard approval so it can be placed as
close as 18 inches from the home, so it even fits on properties
with tight lot lines2."
The smaller 12kW1 generator is compatible with Briggs
& Stratton's proven Symphony® II power management
system, a patented technology that automatically balances the power
needs of a home's electrical loads — including high-wattage items
like air conditioning units, stoves and electric dryers. The proven
technology gives families uninterrupted, whole-house power with a
more affordable standby generator.
The upgrades on the new compact 12kW1 unit don't stop
with its smaller design. A redesigned control panel includes a
scrolling LED board that makes it easy for the homeowners to know
if the standby generator is ready for operation or in need of
service. The premium-grade Briggs & Stratton
Vanguard™ engine comes with an electric governing system
for precision engine speed control, creating a quieter, more
durable generator. The enclosure made of galvanneal steel provides
rust-resistant protection for extreme weather conditions.
The new 12kW1 comes with a limited five-year parts
and three-year labor limited warranty3.
For more information about the entire line of Briggs &
Stratton standby generator systems, visit www.powernow.com.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is the world's largest
producer of gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment. Its
wholly owned subsidiaries include North
America's number one marketer of pressure washers, and it is
a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of power
generation, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products
through its Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper Pro® Ferris®, Allmand™,
Billy Goat®, Murray®, PowerBoss® Branco® and Victa® brands.
Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed
and serviced in over 100 countries on six continents. For
more information, visit www.basco.com and
www.briggsandstratton.com.
* Sound levels are taken from lowest point measured
around generator per ISO3744 at normal load. Sound levels
taken from other sides of the generator may be higher depending on
installation parameters.
1 This generator is rated in accordance with UL
(Underwriters Laboratories) 2200 (stationary engine generator
assemblies) and CSA (Canadian Standards Association) standard C22.2
No. 100-04 (motors and generators).
2 Installations must strictly comply with all
applicable codes, industry standards, laws, regulations and
provided installation manual. Running engines give off carbon
monoxide, an odorless, colorless, poisonous gas so it is important
to keep exhaust gas away from any windows, doors, ventilation
intakes or crawl spaces. 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.
3 Warranty details available at
BriggsandStratton.com.
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