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Centurion 5538
Centurion 5538

Generac Centurion™ 5538 - 16kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Aluminum Enclosure)

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5538

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Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

16,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

Generac

  • 100-Amp Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 16 Circuits Included
  • Pre-wired External Connection Box
  • 30' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Generator
  • 2' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Main Panel
  • Composite Mounting Pad
  • Emergency Standby Power Generator
  • Designed for homes
  • Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source
  • Whisper-Test™ low speed exercise mode
  • Reduces sound level from 66 to 60 d(B)A during weekly exercise
  • Generac OHVI V-TWIN Air-Cooled Engine
  • Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency
  • Two Line LCD Digital Controller
  • Allows for simple user interface for ease of operation
  • Automatic Exerciser
  • Allows generator to run a self-test every 7 days
  • Weather Protected Aluminum Enclosure
  • Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise
  • Built-in Battery Charger
  • Battery Sold Separately

Specifications

5538
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Overview
Weight
535 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
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
16000 Watts
Surge Watts
16000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
16000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
16000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
183 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.59 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
67 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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
Aluminum
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (16-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
HP
32 HP
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
5
20A 120V
5
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
50A 240V
1

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