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9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
6,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac
- Fully Automatic Operation When Paired With Generac ATS
- The most affordable standby generator system on the market
- Generac OHV Air-Cooled Engine
- Cast iron cylinder walls provides durability & long engine life
- Revolving Field Alternator Design w/ Automatic Voltage Regulation
- Operates 25% more efficiently than a revolving armature generator
- Prevents damaging voltage spikes
- Digital LED Controller
- Provides system info without having to open the gen enclosure
- Galvaneal Steel Enclosure & Composite Mounting Pad
- Will not rust & is ideal for harsh and coastal installations
- Enclosed Critical Grade Muffler
- Provides quiet operation and provides added safety
- Automatic Transfer Switch - ATS (Sold Separately & Required)
- Select the right ATS that's compatible with your application
- Added Features
- Manual/Auto/Off Switch & Seven Day Exerciser
- Main Line Circuit Breaker & Timed Trickle Battery Charger
- 3-Year Warranty - Listed to UL2200 Standard for Safety
Specifications
6561
Overview
Weight
360 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
36 Inches
Product Width
27 Inches
Product Height
25 Inches
UPC
696471065619
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
6000 Watts
Surge Watts
7000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
6000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
7000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
73 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
117 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
0.73 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
1.3 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
25 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.
69 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Composite
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
CC
420 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
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