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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 18kW (LP)/17kW (NG), 200 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7228

Item# 105883
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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 18kW (LP)/17kW (NG), 200 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7228

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Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 18kW (LP)/17kW (NG), 200 Amp Transfer Switch, Model# 7228

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  • True Power™ technology delivers superior power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion
  • Generac G-Force engine requires less maintenance
  • Quiet-Test™ self-test mode is quieter and uses less fuel
  • Tough, durable all-weather, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure
  • Pre-attached composite mounting pad

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Product Summary

The Generac Guardian Series Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator protects your home automatically 24/7. Runs on natural gas or liquid propane (LP) fuel, and sits outside just like a central air conditioning unit. No refueling, no manual starting and no extension cords are necessary. Delivers power directly to your home's electrical system, backing up your entire home or just the most essential items. Tool-less fuel conversion, internal main circuit breaker and system status LED. Includes Mobile Link remote monitoring for checking the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using your smartphone, tablet or PC for free. Assembled in U.S.A. with 24/7/365 customer support. Not intended for use as primary power in place of utility or in life-support applications. Read the owner's manual in its entirety before using this product.

What's Included

    (1) Standby generator (1) 200 Amp transfer switch (1) Pre-attached composite mounting pad

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Features + Benefits

  • True Power™ technology delivers superior power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion
  • Generac G-Force engine requires less maintenance
  • Quiet-Test™ self-test mode is quieter and uses less fuel
  • Tough, durable all-weather, corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure
  • Pre-attached composite mounting pad
  • Smart, user-friendly Generac Evolution™ Controller features a dual-line multilingual LCD display
  • Includes Mobile Link™ remote monitoring for checking the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using your smartphone, tablet or PC for free
  • 24/7/365 Customer Support Team
  • Includes transfer switch

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

105883

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

458.0 LB

Voltage

120/240

Rated Kilowatts LP

18

Surge Kilowatts LP

18

Rated Kilowatts NG

17

Surge Kilowatts NG

17

Max. Amps

66.7

Fuel Type

Multi-Fuel
AttributeSpecification

Engine Brand

Generac

Engine Model

G-force

Engine Displacement

816 cc

Enclosure Material

Aluminum

Start Type

Automatic

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Transfer Switch Amps

200

Auto Shutdown

Yes

Product Weight

460.0000 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

48.0 x 25.0 x 29.0 in

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  1. Are the generator heads copper wound

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    1. This generator has a 100% copper wound head.

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  2. What is the recommended battery for this unit?

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    1. This generator requires a 12 volt group 26R wet cell battery with a minimum 540CCA or a group 35 AGM battery with a minimum 650CCA.

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  3. What is the maximum distance from the service panel can this be installed? My electric panel is on one side of the home and the natural gas line is on the opposite side.

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    1. Wiring requirements are determined by local codes and ordinances. Please contact a certified electrician for installation requirements.

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  4. how large a gas line is needed if running on natural gaS

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    1. It would depend on the distance you are running the gas pipe. If 6 feet or less, you would run 1/2" pipe. If further than 6 feet, you would run 3/4".

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  5. what kind of motor does this unit have

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    1. This generator comes with a Generac G-Force engine.

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  6. .what is propane  usage. How big of a tank required

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    1. This generator consumes 1.70 gallons per hour of propane at a half load and 3.02 gallons per hour of propane at a full load. This requires a minimum tank size of 250 gallons.

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  7. How many decibels?

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    1. At a distance of 23 feet away, this generator is rated at 65 decibels (dB).

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  8. It this transfer switch manual or automatic?

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    1. This generator comes with an automatic transfer switch.

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  9. Please give details of the provided transfer switch in this package. Such as brand, model number, a link so I can read the details. Thanks!

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    1. This generator has a whole house, service rated, Generac transfer switch, model RSXW200A3. The manual and other information for this transfer switch can be found on the manufacturer's site.

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  10. How much propane does it use?

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    1. This generator will consume 3.02 gallons per hour of propane at full load.

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Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty