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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
14,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac OHVI
Generac Guardian™ 14kW Standby Generator System (100A 14-Circuit Switch)
Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."
- Fully Automatic Operation
- Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
- Features plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma-moly rings
- Full pressure lubrication system w/ 2 year oil change interval
- Aids in cooling the engine for longer life
- Operates On Clean Burning, Efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
- Skewed Rotor Design For Smooth Output Waveform "Clean Power"
- Automatic voltage regulator equipped for +/- 1% regulation
- Nexus™ Digital Controller Monitors & Controls All Functions
- Provides system status - compatible with Nexus™ wireless monitors
- Sound Attenuated Weather Proof Enclosure
- Attractive styling with lockable access doors
- Incorporates electrostatically applied epoxy paint technology
- Sound dampening enclosure limits sound pressure to a low 66dB(A)
- Includes 14 Circuit Load Center Style Auto Transfer Switch (100A)
- 5' Pre-wired External Connection Box From Wall to Generator
- 30' Pre-Wired Indoor Conduit From Switch To External Box
- 2' Pre-Wired Indoor Conduit From Transfer Switch To Main Panel
- 1' flexible fuel line and DVD manual included
- Listed to UL2200 Engine/Generator Standard for Safety
Specifications
5872
Overview
Weight
439 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471058727
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
14000 Watts
Surge Watts
14000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
13000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
14000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
156 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.56 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
58 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
66 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (14-Circuit)
ATS Load Prioritizing
Not Compatible
ATS Load Shedding
Not Compatible
ATS Poles
2 Poles
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Transfer Switch Circuits
15A 120V
4
20A 120V
6
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
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(28)
Generac Guardian 5872 Reviews & Ratings
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Customer Rating
4.68
(28 Ratings)
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The Generator Is Great
By Floyd F.
Smyrna, New York
Purchased 06/09/2013 |
Review Posted 08/02/2013
I retried from work and have been thinking about a Generac Backup generator for my place for a long time and because of the weather. Love the price, service and well known name. I'm very happy with it.
Floyd F. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
Pros:
Price, Reliable, High Quality, I'd Buy It Again
No Inconvenience
By Gerry
Oak Lawn, Illinois
Review Posted 06/29/2013
Installed this generator in December of 2011. First saw action August 5, 2012 for 6 hours. Then on June 24, 2013 we lost power at about 5:59 PM. My neighbors across the street from me got their power back about midnight, but not the block where I'm at. This generator started right away when power went out, supplying electricity within 15 seconds. It ran for almost 49 hours non-stop until utility power was restored on June 26, 2013 at about 7:00 PM. It ran a 4 ton a/c, sump pump , lights and everything in my house plus was able to supply power for my neighbor for their fridge, lights and sump pump.
Gerry Recommends This
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5/5
5/5
5/5
14Kw Generac
By Tom S.
Rutherford, New Jersey
Purchased 10/31/2012 |
Review Posted 06/27/2013
I live in a suburb (Rutherford NJ). We don't have very large lots. The town took forever to issue the permit. Several issues they had were, having it to close to the house, to close to the AC unit, to close to the property line.
This is not a job for a do it yourselfer. You need a licensed electrician, as well as a plumber. The directions included with the unit, as well as directions on Generac's website, leave quite a bit to be desired. Overall it's quieter than I had thought it would be. If you are buying this model, I would certainly recommend this website. The only issues I had were with my town. Hope this helps. Now I just need a good power outage !
This is not a job for a do it yourselfer. You need a licensed electrician, as well as a plumber. The directions included with the unit, as well as directions on Generac's website, leave quite a bit to be desired. Overall it's quieter than I had thought it would be. If you are buying this model, I would certainly recommend this website. The only issues I had were with my town. Hope this helps. Now I just need a good power outage !
Tom S. Recommends This
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Rating Breakdown
5/5
5/5
5/5
4/5
Pros:
Durable, Easy To Use, Quiet
Cons:
Bad Instructions
Nice System
By Mike
Alabama
Review Posted 04/10/2013
Very good quality equipment. It was not that hard to install but I do have a general knowledge of electrical circuit set up. Also the gas hook-up was a little more difficult but I have a friend that's a master gas fitter so I pulled a favor on that one although I think he got the better end of the deal cause I had to fix his Air conditioning system. Its All working great so now I am ready for the storms. Thanks.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
GENERAC GUARDIAN GENERATOR/Pre-Wired Transfer Switch 14 KW
By Terry B.
Ingleside, Illinois
Review Posted 04/09/2013
The install was just recently completed and it went well and works great. The owner was very pleased. The only real glitch was that the pre-wired feed from the transfer switch to the generator was only 27.5' long instead of 30' long? The location of the generator in this install was difficult and I really needed that extra 2.5' All in all adjustments were made and unit works great , this is the first time the whip came up short.
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5/5
5/5
5/5
5/5
Good Move
By Ed
Orleans, Massachusetts
Purchased 02/18/2013 |
Review Posted 03/11/2013
All hooked up n weather got nice. we had our share of bad weather on cape cod
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Home Generator
By John
Pennsylvania
Purchased 11/12/2012 |
Review Posted 02/01/2013
Finally got it hooked up and it works and runs great. I havent had a power outage as of this date, just waiting for it to happen. There is one think I might suggest is that the main neutral wire should be about a foot longer. We had to splice another piece of wire to connect to the main panel.
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Generator Review
By Douglas
Watertown, Connecticut
Purchased 11/05/2012 |
Review Posted 01/07/2013
I received my 14kw generator as scheduled, the trucking company was very helpful, I ordered lift gate and I had a heavy duty roller to set the generator on. The driver helped me to load onto the roller then helped push it into my garage.
I obtained a permit from planning and zoning and the building department with no problem. Since I already had propane supply to the house I just needed the gas company to run a line to the generator location which cost me $300.00. I had my neighbor come over with his skid steer and lifted the generator off the roller and onto the stone base, $50.00 and had my regular electrician perform the electrical work, $650.00.
The only problems were:
1. The electrical work was done on Sunday and therefore we couldn't get the set up code from Generac on Sunday so they had to come back one evening during the week.
2. The electricians didn't convert the generator from natural gas to propane, so when they tried to start it up the generator wouldn't run properly and smelled terribly.
I had the propane supplier come back out and he converted to propane, however he told me the electrician should have done this, another $100.00. Who knows?? Anyway, since the generator was converted it has fired up each Friday morning at 9:15 am +/- and run for the test period flawlessly. We haven't had any power failures yet so I don't have any long term experience but I don't think we will have any problems. In summary, my experience with Electric Generators Direct has been very good and I will surely recommend your company very highly. Thank you.
I obtained a permit from planning and zoning and the building department with no problem. Since I already had propane supply to the house I just needed the gas company to run a line to the generator location which cost me $300.00. I had my neighbor come over with his skid steer and lifted the generator off the roller and onto the stone base, $50.00 and had my regular electrician perform the electrical work, $650.00.
The only problems were:
1. The electrical work was done on Sunday and therefore we couldn't get the set up code from Generac on Sunday so they had to come back one evening during the week.
2. The electricians didn't convert the generator from natural gas to propane, so when they tried to start it up the generator wouldn't run properly and smelled terribly.
I had the propane supplier come back out and he converted to propane, however he told me the electrician should have done this, another $100.00. Who knows?? Anyway, since the generator was converted it has fired up each Friday morning at 9:15 am +/- and run for the test period flawlessly. We haven't had any power failures yet so I don't have any long term experience but I don't think we will have any problems. In summary, my experience with Electric Generators Direct has been very good and I will surely recommend your company very highly. Thank you.
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Rating Breakdown
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5/5
5/5
5/5
Tops On My List
By michael
coraopolis, Pennsylvania
Purchased 11/27/2012 |
Review Posted 12/22/2012
It is a very nice piece and works well.
They were very helpful and this is the kind of service I want when ordering. I placed my order for my generator and it arrived in two days.
This is a rather large piece of equipment and to get it that quick is very professional.
This company is extremely honest and helpful.
To buy anywhere else would be a mistake.
You can trust them to do whats best for your needs and not their needs.
They were very helpful and this is the kind of service I want when ordering. I placed my order for my generator and it arrived in two days.
This is a rather large piece of equipment and to get it that quick is very professional.
This company is extremely honest and helpful.
To buy anywhere else would be a mistake.
You can trust them to do whats best for your needs and not their needs.
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Rating Breakdown
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5/5
5/5
5/5
My perfect generator
By Alvin
Louisiana
Purchased 09/14/2012 |
Review Posted 11/18/2012
The Generac Guardian 5872 14KW was a very good investment. Installing it was very easy and it operates perfectly.
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