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Generac Guardian 17kW Home Standby Generator System (16-Circuit 100A ATS) Alum Enclosure
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EGD-5524KIT
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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 OHVI
- Fully Automatic Operation (Generator Model# 5524)
- Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
- Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency
- Operates on clean burning, efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
- Whisper-Test™ low speed exercise mode
- Sound level comparable to an idling car
- Reduces sound level from 66 to 60 d(B)A during weekly exercise
- Weather Protected Aluminum Enclosure
- Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise
- Two Line LCD Digital Controller
- Allows for simple user interface for ease of operation
- Automatic Shutdown
- High coolant temp, low coolant, low oil pressure and overspeed
- Built-in Battery Charger (Battery Sold Separately)
- Keeps your battery charged 24/7/365
- Includes 16 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
- Composite mounting pad and 1' flexible fuel line connector
Specifications
EGD-5524KIT
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Overview
Weight
451 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
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
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 Shedding
Not Compatible
ATS Poles
2 Poles
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
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
5
20A 120V
5
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
50A 240V
1
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