Spec Sheet
©2019 Cummins Inc. | NAS-6254-EN (A056T581) (10/19) 
power.cummins.com 
Product Features 
Engine 
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  Natural gas/propane 
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  Engine air cleaner 
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  Engine oil (Synthetic) 
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  Oil drain extension tube 
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  Low oil pressure shutdown 
Fuel System 
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  Single fuel – natural gas or propane vapor, field selectable 
(Set to Natural gas from factory) 
Alternator 
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  60 Hz, 1 phase, < 5% THD (total harmonic distortion) 
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  Long life electrographic DC brushes 
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  Slip ring heater 
Control 
•
  Display language – English 
•
  Under hood built in display 
Electrical 
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  Single 100A circuit breaker, UL certified 
(On all models) 
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  Battery charging alternator 
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  Battery charger – 4 Amps 
Cooling 
•
  Single direct drive blower 
Enclosure 
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  Aluminum exterior, galvanized steel interior 
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  Evaluated to withstand 180 MPH wind loads in 
accordance with ASCE7-10 
Code Compliance 
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  UL 2200 
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  CSA 22.2 and B149.1 
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  EPA emissions 
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  NFPA 37 – 18 inches 
Warranty 
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  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 
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 inch
3
 (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) 
Average fuel consumption 
RS13A Fuel consumption – natural gas   RS13A Fuel consumption – LP vapor 
Load:  1/4  1/2  3/4  Full 
Load:  1/4  1/2  3/4  Full 
Ft
3 
/ hr.  129  154  187  228 
Ft
3 
/ hr.  42  51  64  83 
M
3 
/ hr.  3.7  4.4  5.3  6.5 
M
3 
/ hr.  1.2  1.4  1.8  2.3 
BTU / hr.
123028
146534
178640
217227
BTU / hr.
98852
121723
152253
197681
RS17A Fuel consumption – natural gas   RS17A Fuel consumption – LP vapor 
Load:
1/4
1/2
3/4
Full
Load:
1/4
1/2
3/4
Full
Ft
3 
/ hr.  134  165  215  258 
Ft
3 
/ hr.  48  63  82  102 
M
3 
/ hr.  3.8  4.7  6.1  7.3 
M
3 
/ hr.  1.4  1.8  2.3  2.9 
BTU / hr.  127745  157870  205464  245954 
BTU / hr.  114082  148026  194392  242386 
RS20A & RS20AC Fuel consumption – natural gas  RS20A & RS20AC Fuel consumption – LP vapor 
Load:  1/4  1/2  3/4  Full 
Load:  1/4  1/2  3/4  Full 
Ft
3 
/ hr.  135  172  223  268 
Ft
3 
/ hr.  49  66  88  112 
M
3 
/ hr.  3.8  4.9  6.3  7.6 
M
3 
/ hr.  1.4  1.9  2.5  3.2 
BTU / hr.
128822
163890
212731
255947
BTU / hr.
117208
157482
209404
265783
Nominal fuel rating – 1000 BTU / ft
3
 (37 MJ / M
3
) 
Conversion factor: 
8.58 ft³ = 1 lb 
0.535m³ = 1 kg 
36.39 ft³ = 1 gal
Conversion factor: 
8.58 ft³ = 1 lb. 
0.535m³ = 1 kg 
36.39 ft³ = 1 gal 
1.
02
m³ = 1
gal (LPG)





