MILWAUKEE, April 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- RV
enthusiasts will look no further for an efficient and innovative
product to power their traveling adventures with the new Briggs
& Stratton® P4500 PowerSmart Series inverter
generator. The new unit is equipped with CO Guard Carbon Monoxide
Shutdown technology, an industry-leading technology designed to
shut down the generator if harmful levels of CO accumulate in the
generator's operating area.
"Avid RV travelers told us they're not happy with current
on-board generators because they're very loud and use a lot of
fuel," said Michael Fritz, senior
global product manager for Briggs & Stratton portable power.
"That same group told us that they are impressed by the quietness
of the P4500, which runs 60% quieter1 than a
standard generator. It also provides up to 16 hours of
runtime2 and produces the power of a typical 30A
campground utility connection."
Engineered to be compact, lightweight, and quiet, the new P4500
inverter generator has a protective hard shell to safeguard the
unit from dirt and debris, never-go-flat wheels, and a telescoping
handle to make moving it around an RV site a breeze. A convenient
push-button electric start turns on the Briggs & Stratton 224cc
engine to deliver 4500 starting watts3 and 3700
running watts4. Its multifunctional digital display
panel allows operators to monitor power usage, fuel level and run
time. Four household 120-volt outlets, one 120-volt 30-amp RV
outlet, and two USB adaptors offer the operator flexibility to
power a combination of lights, kitchen appliances, and smart
devices. Innovative inverter technology automatically adjusts the
engine speed to lower the noise level and reduce fuel consumption.
The P4500 also features Quiet Power Technology® and is
backed by a three-year limited warranty5.
Briggs & Stratton's patent-pending CO Guard technology
monitors the presence of carbon monoxide and will shut down the
generator if harmful levels accumulate in the generator's operating
area. An LED light display on the unit will alert the user of the
shutdown trigger, and a nearby instruction decal will provide
guidance on next steps. Operators will not be able to continue with
normal power until CO Guard's sensor has determined the presence of
CO has diminished.
All portable generators, including inverter generators, emit
carbon monoxide and are dangerous if not operated properly. The
only safe place to operate a portable generator is outside and at
least 20 feet from any RV, tent or home with exhaust pointing away.
To learn more about how to safely operate a portable generator,
visit www.takeyourgeneratoroutside.com.
The new P4500 is now available at select retailers. This is the
latest addition to the Briggs & Stratton PowerSmart Series of
inverter generators, which are designed for any outdoor recreation
activity where a reliable and quiet power source is expected. See
the entire PowerSmart Series inverter generator lineup at
www.briggsandstratton.com.
About Briggs & Stratton Corporation:
Briggs &
Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG), headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is focused on providing
power to get work done and make people's lives better. Briggs &
Stratton is the world's largest producer of gasoline engines for
outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer
and marketer of power generation, pressure washer, lawn and garden,
turf care and job site products through its Briggs &
Stratton®, Simplicity®, Snapper®,
Ferris®, Vanguard®, Allmand®,
Billy Goat®, Murray®, Branco® and
Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are
designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in over 100 countries
on six continents. For additional information, please
visit www.basco.com and www.briggsandstratton.com.
1 Compared to standard generator 030743
2 at 1/4 load
3 Starting Watts – this generator is rated in accordance
with Briggs & Stratton standard 628K
4 Per ANSI/PGMA G300-2018
5 See operator's manual or visit
www.briggsandstratton.com for complete warranty details
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