Cummins 17kW Home Standby Generator - RS17AE Extreme Weather Model
The Cummins A062E511 Quiet Connect delivers 17kW of automatic backup power for your home. This extreme weather model operates reliably down to -40°F without additional equipment, making it ideal for harsh winter climates where power reliability matters most.
Automatic Power Restoration
When utility power fails, the RS17AE automatically detects the outage and restores power to your home within seconds. The system monitors utility power continuously and switches back seamlessly when grid power returns. No manual intervention required.
Extreme Weather Performance
This model is engineered for cold climate operation. The generator starts and runs at temperatures down to -40°F out of the box. The enclosure is tested to withstand 180 mph wind loads per ASCE7-10 standards. Aluminum exterior with galvanized steel interior provides corrosion resistance and durability.
Intelligent Load Management System
The optional intelligent load management controls up to 4 separate loads. The system continuously monitors power requirements for each circuit and prioritizes loads based on available generator capacity. This allows you to run more appliances simultaneously by managing power distribution efficiently. The RS17AE handles motor starting loads up to 34 kVA and can start and run a 5-ton air conditioner under full pre-load.
Remote Monitoring and Control
Built-in remote monitoring allows you to check generator status from any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Monitor system health, adjust exercise modes, and manually start the generator from anywhere. The under-hood display provides local status information in English.
Flexible Exercise Modes
Customize exercise schedules by time, date, and frequency. The patented 'Crank only' mode runs diagnostics without starting the engine, reducing fuel consumption, engine wear, and noise. This feature extends engine life while maintaining system readiness.
Dual Fuel Capability
The RS17AE operates on natural gas or propane vapor, field selectable to match your fuel source. Ships configured for natural gas with simple conversion to propane. Fuel pressure requirements: Natural gas 3.5-12.0 in H2O, Propane 6.0-12.0 in H2O.
Technical Specifications
Powered by the QSJ999G engine - a naturally aspirated, V-twin air-cooled design with 999cc displacement. The alternator delivers single-phase 60Hz power with less than 5% total harmonic distortion. Voltage regulation maintains ±1.25% from no load to full load. Single 100A UL-certified circuit breaker included. NFPA 37 compliant for installation 18 inches from structures.
Code Compliance and Warranty
Certified to UL 2200, CSA 22.2, B149.1, and EPA emissions standards. Includes 5-year/2000-hour base warranty with extended warranty options available.
Required Components
Requires Cummins Onan RA Series Automatic Transfer Switch (sold separately), Group 51R 450 CCA battery (sold separately), and generator pad (sold separately).
Features:
Robust Design
The generator is designed to perform down to -40 °F out of the box. It is tested and certified per the latest EPA, UL, and CSA standards. The generator meets NFPA 37 which allows it to be installed 18 inches from a building. It has powerful motor starting ability and can easily start and run a 5-ton A/C¹ under full pre-load.
NOTE: This is the extreme cold weather model.
Intelligent Load Management
The generator can control up to 4 loads and continuously monitors how much
power is required independently for each load. It then controls each load for maximum utilization of generator power by only restoring loads the generator has capacity to run.
Flexible Exercise Modes
Exercise modes can be set for time, date, and frequency that suits the owner. Our patented 'Crank only' exercise mode allows the generator to crank the engine and run diagnostics without starting the engine. This reduces wear and tear on the engine, fuel costs, and further reduces the sound of an already quiet generator.
Remote Monitoring
Remote monitoring is built into every generator. Using a computer, tablet, or smart
phone, an operator can monitor, change exercise modes, and manually run the generator remotely.
Specifications:
Product Features
Engine
• Natural gas/propane
• Engine air cleaner
• Engine oil (Synthetic)
• Oil drain extension tube
• Low oil pressure shutdown
Fuel System
• Single fuel – natural gas or propane vapor, field selectable
(Set to Natural gas from factory)
Alternator
• 60 Hz, 1 phase, < 5% THD (total harmonic distortion)
• Long life electrographic DC brushes
• Slip ring heater
Control
• Display language – English
• Under hood built in display
Electrical
• Single 100A circuit breaker, UL certified
(On all models)
• Battery charging alternator
• Battery charger – 4 Amps
Cooling
• Single direct drive blower
Enclosure
• Aluminum exterior, galvanized steel interior
• Evaluated to withstand 180 mph wind loads in accordance
with ASCE7-10
Code Compliance
• UL 2200
• CSA 22.2 and B149.1
• EPA emissions
• NFPA 37 – 18 inches
Warranty
Base: 5 years / 2000 hours
Extended warranties available
Generator Set performance
Voltage regulation, no load to full load: ±1.25%
Steady state voltage variation: ±1.25%
Frequency regulation: Isochronous
Motor starting kVA (30% voltage dip): 40 for RS20A/AC,
34 for RS17A, and 26 for RS13A
Steady state freq. variation: ±1.25% (±1.5% @ No load)
Operating temperature: 122 °F (50 °C) to -40 °F (-40 °C)
See Accessories section for details on kits
Engine Specifications
Model: QSJ999G
Design: Naturally aspirated, V twin air cooled
Bore: 3.54 in (89.9 mm)
Stroke: 3.09 in (78.5 mm)
Displacement: 60.96 inch3 (999 CC)
Cylinder block: Aluminum
Battery capacity: Group 51R, 450 CCA at ambient
temperature of 32 °F (0 °C)
Starting voltage: 12 Volt, negative ground
Oil Filter type: Spin-on
Rated speed: 3600 rpm
Fuel Supply Pressure
Minimum - in H2O (kPa):
NG - 3.5 (0.87) / LP - 6.0 (1.49)
Maximum - in H2O (kPa):
NG - 12.0 (3.0) / LP - 12.0 (3.0)
Recommended Additions
1. Cummins Onan RA Series Automatic Transfer Switches (sold separately)
2. Requires a Group 51R 450 CCA Battery (sold separately)
3. Generator Pad (sold separately)
