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Generac QuietSource Series Liquid-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 48kW (LP)/48kW NG, Model# RG04845ANAX

Item# 48918
Generac QuietSource Series Liquid-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 48kW (LP)/48kW NG, Model# RG04845ANAX

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Generac QuietSource Series Liquid-Cooled Home Standby Generator, 48kW (LP)/48kW NG, Model# RG04845ANAX

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  • Aluminum, corrosion-resistant enclosure
  • Patented Quiet-Test™ low-speed exercise mode
  • Automotive-grade liquid-cooled engines run at lower speed for reduced sound output
  • Automatic safety shutdowns and exerciser
  • Transfer switch required (sold separately)

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Product Summary

This Generac QuietSource Series Liquid-Cooled Home Standby Generator features an aluminum enclosure for extra corrosion protection in coastal areas. Assembled in U.S.A. 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.
Not for sale in CA. Due to size of this generator, a crane or forklift is required for unloading.

What's Included

    (1) Home standby generator

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Features + Benefits

  • Aluminum, corrosion-resistant enclosure
  • Patented Quiet-Test™ low-speed exercise mode
  • Automotive-grade liquid-cooled engines run at lower speed for reduced sound output
  • Automatic safety shutdowns and exerciser
  • Transfer switch required (sold separately)

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

48918

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

1700.0 LB

Voltage

120/240

Rated Kilowatts LP

48

Surge Kilowatts LP

48

Rated Kilowatts NG

48

Surge Kilowatts NG

48

Max. Amps

200

Fuel Type

Multi-Fuel
AttributeSpecification

Engine Brand

Generac

Engine Model

V8

Engine Displacement

4,500 cc

Enclosure Material

Aluminum

Start Type

Automatic

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Auto Shutdown

Yes

Product Weight

lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

76.8 x 35.0 x 46.0 in

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  1. Is there a fan cooling the radiator 

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    1. This is a liquid cooled generator. The hot liquid is pumped to a radiator where it is cooled with a fan.

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  2. How much fuel does it take per hour? 

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    1. For Natural Gas, this generator consumes 2.16 gallons at 25%, 4.14 gallons at 50%, 5.8 gallons at 75% and 7.96 gallons at 100%. For Propane, this generator consumes 8.5 liters at 25%, 15.7 liters at 50%, 22.8 liters at 75% and 31.3 liters at 100%. These are the hourly consumption rates at the specific load levels.

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  3. Who manufactures the v8 engine in this generator

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    1. Generac manufactures the engine for this generator.

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Manufacturer's Warranty

5 year limited warranty