Ensure reliable, automatic whole-house backup power with the Cummins 17kW Home Standby Generator Package (Model RS17A-NP2). This comprehensive turnkey system pairs the high-performance 17kW Quiet Connect generator with a matched 200-Amp SE-Rated, Indoor/Outdoor Automatic Transfer Switch (Model RA212S3 - P/N A064G549), guaranteeing seamless power restoration during utility outages right out of the box.
Driven by a powerful Cummins QSJ999G 999 cc air-cooled engine operating at 3600 RPM, the RS17A-NP2 delivers 17kW of clean, stable power on either natural gas or liquid propane. It effortlessly starts and runs a 5-ton A/C unit under a full household load while maintaining an exceptionally quiet operation of 65 dbA at 23 ft. Housed in a durable, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure rated for close installation as near as 18-inches to your home, it combines robust performance with advanced remote connectivity via the Cloud Connect App.
Key Features
- Cummins 17kW Quiet Connect Series Standby Generator Package
- Includes 200-Amp SE-Rated, Indoor/Outdoor Automatic Transfer Switch (Model RA212S3 - P/N A064G549)
- Cummins QSJ999G 999 cc Air-Cooled Engine
- Runs on Natural Gas (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP)
- Powerful Motor-Starting – Easily Starts and Runs a 5-Ton A/C with a Full Household Load
- Manage Heavy Loads with Intelligent Load Management Kits (Sold Separately)
- Remote Monitoring & Operation via Cloud Connect App
- Extremely Quiet Operation – 65 dbA or Less
- Operates at 0 Degrees Out of the Box
- No-Start Flexible Exercise Setup to Suit Owner Preferences
- Rated for Installation as Close as 18-Inches to the Home
- UL-2200 Listed and Proudly Made in the USA
- Cummins 5-Year / 2,000-Hour Limited Warranty
Product Specifications
| Manufacturer | Cummins Power Generation |
|---|---|
| Model Number | RS17A-NP2 |
| Series Name | Quiet Connect |
| Type | Standby Generator System Package |
| Made In USA | Yes |
| Rated Watts | 17 kW (NG Power Capacity: 17kW / LP Power Capacity: 17kW) |
| Rated Watts Filter | 16 to 19 kW |
| Rated Amps | 70.8 Amps |
| Voltage & Filter | 120/240V Single Phase (120/240 Volts) |
| A/C Ton Rating | 5 Ton |
| Enclosure | Aluminum |
| UL Listed | Yes |
| Decibel Rating | 65 dbA @ 23 ft |
| Generator Weight | 540 lbs |
| Generator Dimensions (L x W x H) | 34.1L x 36W x 27.3H Inches |
| Mounting Pad | Requires Prepared Site |
| Starting System | Automatic Start |
| Low Oil Alert | Yes |
| Hour Meter | Yes |
| Battery Requirement | Group 51R, 12V, 450 CCA min |
| Engine Brand | Cummins QSJ999G |
| Engine Size & RPM | 999 cc | 3600 RPM |
| Cooling System | Air Cooled |
| Frequency & Voltage Regulation | 60 Hz | Auto Voltage Regulation (Yes) |
| Fuel Type & Filter | Natural Gas (NG) / Propane (LP) (Natural Gas or Propane) |
| Fuel Gauge | No |
| NG Consumption | Full Load: 258 cu.ft/hr | Half Load: 165 cu.ft/hr |
| LP Consumption | Full Load: 2.8 gal/hr | Half Load: 1.8 gal/hr |
| Transfer Switch Model | RA212S3 - P/N A064G549 (A064G549) |
| Transfer Switch Amps | 200 Amps |
| Transfer Switch Circuits | Whole House Switch |
| ATS Poles | 2 Pole |
| Transfer Switch Weight | 46 lbs |
| Consumer Warranty | Cummins 5-Year/2000-Hour Limited Warranty |
- Brand: Cummins Power Generation
- Product Code: RS17A-NP2
- Availability: In Stock
