MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Briggs &
Stratton Corporation (NYSE: BGG) introduces Briggs &
Stratton® Fortress™ standby generator systems, the
company's new line of premium standby generators designed to give
families the highest-quality generator features and the best
warranty on the market for unmatched peace of mind.
"The Briggs & Stratton Fortress line of standby generator
systems delivers premium features for families wanting top-tier
backup power," said Phil Cappitelli,
vice president of marketing for Briggs & Stratton Standby
Power. "Fortress standby generators come standard with premium
features and an unmatched warranty to give families an
unprecedented level of comfort knowing their home will remain
powered no matter the conditions outside."
Unmatched Warranty on All Models
Briggs & Stratton
Fortress standby generators range in size from 10kW up to
60kW1, so homeowners won't have trouble finding the
right-sized generator to power their home's power needs. All
Fortress models come with a standard six-year parts, labor and
travel limited warranty*. The warranty extends to cover
the entire Fortress standby generator system, including the
transfer switch. Many warranties on the market only cover the
generator unit for the life time of the warranty.
Additionally, all Fortress standby generator systems are
supported exclusively by Briggs & Stratton's certified dealer
network, the most extensive in the market.
Managed, Whole-House Power
Briggs & Stratton
Fortress standby generator systems come equipped with
Symphony® II Power Management. With Symphony II
Power Management, homeowners can select up to eight high-wattage
appliances based on the home's specific power needs. It then
manages the distribution of power from the Fortress generator to
those appliances — automatically. This load management ensures the
generator won't overload and lets a family power more of their home
with a more affordable generator.
Cold Kit
The Briggs & Stratton Fortress generators
come ready to power a home even when the temperatures plummet to
minus-20 degrees Fahrenheit, thanks to a factory-installed cold
kit. Typically an add-on purchase, the cold kit includes an oil
warmer or coolant heater, which will kick-on when the thermometer
reaches 30 degrees or below outside – ensuring the battery and
generator will start when the weather is frigid.
Wireless Monitoring
Briggs & Stratton Fortress
models are compatible with two of Briggs & Stratton's wireless
monitoring systems.
The Basic Wireless Monitor gives generator owners an easy,
trouble-free wireless monitoring solution to know their unit is
ready in case of an outage. The wireless monitor is easily moved
around the house, preventing trips outside to the generator during
bad weather.
Infohub™ is the next-generation in wireless monitoring.
Homeowners can use any web-enabled device — including an iPhone,
Android phone or tablet — to check if the standby generator system
is ready to restore power should an outage occur. From the Infohub
website and mobile app, customers can determine if their generator
is running and if their generator requires maintenance. Infohub
also allows customers to track generator performance and learn more
details on their generator system.
For more information on Briggs & Stratton's elite Fortress
standby generator systems, visit briggsandstratton.com.
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).
* Warranty details available at
briggsandstratton.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 Briggs & Stratton®,
Simplicity®, Snapper®, Snapper
Pro® Ferris®, PowerBoss®,
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.
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