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Generac Guardian Series™ 5501 - 8kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System
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5501
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
8,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac
- 100-Amp Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 8 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 and 1' flexible fuel line connector
- Emergency Standby Power Generator
- Designed for homes
- Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source
- Sound level comparable to an idling car
- Runs at a quiet 62 decibels at 23 feet
- Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
- Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency
- Automatic Exerciser
- Allows generator to run a self-test every 7 days
- Weather Protected Enclosure
- Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise
- Automatic Shutdown
- High coolant temp, low coolant, low oil pressure and overspeed
- Built-in Battery Charger
- Battery Sold Separately
Specifications
5501
Overview
Weight
402 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
696471055016
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
8000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
7000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
8000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
77 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
0.94 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
33 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.
62 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Max Circuits
8
Battery
Not Included (350 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
2.5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (8-Circuit)
ATS Poles
2 Poles
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
HP
14.8 HP
CC
410 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
1
30A 240V
1
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