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Please see replacement item# 37245. Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8kW (LP), 7kW (NG), Generac OHV Engine, Model# 5870

Item# 167217
Please see replacement item# 37245. Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8kW (LP), 7kW (NG), Generac OHV Engine, Model# 5870

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Please see replacement item# 37245. Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8kW (LP), 7kW (NG), Generac OHV Engine, Model# 5870

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  • Low oil pressure, overspeed, high temperature and overload auto shutdown for safety

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Product Summary

24/7 automatic power protection has never been more affordable. Guardian Series provides backup power to 10 essential circuits within seconds of a power outage. Weather-proof composite enclosure is ideal for both coastal and in-land areas. Permanently installed standby generator runs on LP or natural gas. Includes automatic transfer switch (NEMA 1), 30-ft., 5-ft. and 2-ft. pre-wired conduit, flexible fuel line connector, pre-wired external connection box, composite mounting pad and installation guide. Handsfree operation: no fueling, no manual starting, no extension cords. Compact design for easy serviceability. Includes 100 Amp automatic transfer switch with 10-circuit load center. U.S.A.

What's Included

  • (1) Generator
  • (1) Mounting pad
  • (1)Transfer Switch

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  • Low oil pressure, overspeed, high temperature and overload auto shutdown for safety

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AttributeSpecification

item#

167217

Brand

Generac

Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

Ship Weight

350.0 LB

Voltage

120/240

Rated Kilowatts LP

8

Rated Kilowatts NG

7

Max. Amps

33.3

Fuel Type

Multi-Fuel

Engine Brand

Generac
AttributeSpecification

Engine Model

OHVI

Engine Displacement

410 cc

Noise Level

62 dB

Enclosure Material

Steel

Battery Required

Yes

Battery Included

No

Transfer Switch Amps

100

Auto Shutdown

Yes

Engine Cooling

Air

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

48 x 25 x 29

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Manufacturer's Warranty

3 year limited warranty

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