Cummins 17kW Home Standby Generator
The Cummins 17kW Home Standby Generator RS17A provides full-house power during an outage and requires a separate Cummins Onan Automatic Transfer Switch.
This generator permanently connects to your home via an automatic transfer switch and natural gas or propane lines. It continuously monitors the power company's distribution lines and automatically starts and operates upon detecting an outage, running until power is restored by the utility.
Product Specifications
Model
Model Number RS17A - A054E397 - C17N6H
Manufacturer Cummins Power Generation
Made In USA Yes
Rated Watts 17kW NG/17kW LP
Rated Amps 70.8
Voltage 120/240V Single Phase
A/C Ton Rating 5 Ton
Enclosure Aluminum
UL Listed Yes
Decibel Rating 65 dbA @ 23 ft
Type Standby Generator
Transfer Switch Model Sold Separately
Features
Starting System Automatic Start
Low Oil Alert Yes
Hour Meter Yes
Battery Requirement Group 51R, 12V, 450 CCA Min
Mounting Pad Requires Prepared Site
Weight 540 lbs
Dimensions 34.1L x 36W x 27.3H
Warranty Information
Consumer Warranty 5 Year Limited Warranty
Engine
Engine Brand Cummins QSJ999G
Engine Size 999 cc
Engine RPM 3600
Cooling System Air Cooled
Alternator
Frequency 60 Hz
Auto Voltage Regulation Yes
Fuel
Fuel Type Natural Gas (NG) / Propane (LP)
Fuel Gauge No
NG Power Capacity 17kW`
LP Power Capacity 17kW
NG Consumption @ Full Load 289 cu.ft/hr
NG Consumption @ Half Load 213 cu.ft/hr
LP Consumption @ Full Load 2.8 gal/hr
LP Consumption @ Half Load 1.8 gal/hr