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Generac Guardian Series™ 5505 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Aluminum Enclosure)
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5505
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
17,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac
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- 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
5505
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
UPC
696471055054
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
17000 Watts
Surge Watts
17000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
16000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
17000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
183 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.61 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
71 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
Max Circuits
16
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 Poles
2 Poles
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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