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Alternator

• Revolving field heavy duty generator.
• Directly connected to the engine.
• Operating temperature rise 120 °C above a 40 °C ambient.
• Class H insulation is NEMA rated.
• Class F insulation is NEMA rated.
• All models fully prototype tested.

Enclosure

• ALUMINUM WEATHER PROTECTIVE ENCLOSURE: Provides protection against mother nature. Electrostatically applied textured epoxy paint for added durability.
• ENCLOSED CRITICAL GRADE MUFFLER: Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit to prevent injuries and maximize sound dampening.
• SMALL, COMPACT, ATTRACTIVE: Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.
• SAE: Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation.

Features

• EVOLUTION™ CONTROLLER: The next generation of intuitive controllers featuring a multilingual, two-line LCD text display with color-coded, backlit buttons.
• QUIET-TEST™ MODE: All standby generators run a weekly test to ensure the system is running properly. Thanks to Quiet-Test, your Protector Series standby generator runs its self-test at a lower, quieter RPM than standard operation.
• MOBILE LINK™ CONNECTIVITY: Mobile Link™ Connectivity allows you to monitor the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet or PC. Easily access information, such as the current operating status and the generator’s maintenance schedule. Connect your account to an authorized service dealer for fast, friendly and convenient assistance. With Mobile Link, your generator is taken care of before the next outage.
• 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: We are proud of our innovative product design, high quality and first-class reliability so we stand behind them with a strong 5-year limited warranty.
• CODE READY: The Protector Series offers compatibility with a variety of environments, with external vent and fill, a UL/CUL 142-listed, double-walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200-listed generator, and a wide range of code-driven accessories.
• INNOVATIVE DESIGN & PROTOTYPE TESTING: are key components of GENERAC’S success in “IMPROVING POWER BY DESIGN.” But it doesn’t stop there. Total commitment to component testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, destruction and life testing, plus testing to applicable CSA, NEMA, EGSA, and other standards, allows you to choose GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS with the confidence that these systems will provide superior performance.
• TEST CRITERIA: Prototype tested, NEMA MG1-22 evaluation, System torsional tested, Motor starting ability
• TRUE POWER™ ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: Superior harmonics and sine waveform produce less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion for utility quality power. This allows confident operation of sensitive electronic equipment and micro-chip based appliances, such as variable speed HVAC systems.
• SOLID-STATE, FREQUENCY COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATION: This state-of-the-art power maximizing regulation system is standard on all Generac models. It provides optimized FAST RESPONSE to changing load conditions and MAXIMUM MOTOR STARTING CAPABILITY by electronically torque-matching the surge loads to the engine. Digital voltage regulation at ±1%.
• SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE: From Generac’s extensive dealer network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the engine to the smallest electronic component.
• Governor type - Electronic isochronous
• Governor steady state regulation - ± 0.25%
• Intake air system - Turbocharged / Aftercooled
• Cylinder head type - Cast iron OHV
• Piston type - Aluminum
• Fuel pump type - Mechanical engine driven gear
• Injector type - Mechanical
• Fuel supply line - 0.31 in. (7.94 mm) (ID)
• Fuel return line - 0.19 in. (4.76 mm) (ID)
• Air flow (inlet air including alternator and combustion air) - 2,800 cfm (79 cmm)
• Heat rejection to coolant - 128,638 BTU / hr. (135.7 MJ / hr)
• Flow at rated power - 88 cfm (2.5 cmm)
• Exhaust flow at rated output - 296.6 cfm (8.4 cmm)
• Exhaust temperature at rated output - 930 °F (499 °C)
• Rated synchronous - 1,800 rpm
• Temperature deration - 3% for every 5 °C above 25 °C or 1.7% for every 5 °F above 77 °F
• Altitude deration - 1% for every 100 m above 915 m or 3% for every 1,000 ft. above 3,000 ft.
• 2-line plain text multilingual LCD display - Simple user interface for ease of operation.
• Auto mode button - Automatic Start on Utility failure. Programmable 7 day exerciser.
• Manual mode button - Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place.
• Off mode button - Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate.
• Programmable start delay between 2 - 1,500 seconds - Standard (programmable by dealer only)
• Utility voltage loss / return to utility adjustable - From 140-171 V / 190-216 V
• Run / alarm / maintenance logs - 50 events each
• Engine start sequence - cyclic cranking: 16 sec on, 7 rest (90 sec maximum duration)
• Starter lock-out - Starter cannot re-engage until 5 seconds after engine has stopped.
• Ready to run / maintenance message, Engine run hours indication, Future set capable exerciser / Exercise set error warning, Smart battery charger, Charger fault / Missing AC warning, Low battery / Battery problem protection and battery condition indication, Automatic voltage regulation with over and under voltage protection, Under-frequency / Overload/stepper overcurrent protection, Safety fused / Fuse problem protection, Automatic low oil pressure, Overcrank / Overspeed (@ 72 Hz) / rpm sense loss shutdown, High engine temperature shutdown, Internal fault / Incorrect wiring protection, Common external fault capability, Field upgradeable firmware, Low coolant level shutdown
• UV / Ozone resistant hoses
• Meets code requirements for external vent and fill. Meets EPA Emission Regulations, CA / MA Emissions Compliant
• UL 2200 / UL142 / ULC S601 listed

Remote Monitoring

• ABILITY TO VIEW GENERATOR STATUS: Monitor generator with a smartphone, tablet, or computer at any time via the Mobile Link application for complete peace of mind.
• ABILITY TO VIEW GENERATOR EXERCISE / RUN AND TOTAL HOURS: Review the generator's complete protection profile for exercise hours and total hours.
• ABILITY TO VIEW GENERATOR MAINTENANCE INFORMATION: Provides maintenance information for the specific model generator when scheduled maintenance is due.
• MONTHLY REPORT WITH PREVIOUS MONTH’S ACTIVITY: Detailed monthly reports provide historical generator information.
• ABILITY TO VIEW GENERATOR BATTERY INFORMATION: Built in battery diagnostics displaying current state of the battery.
• WEATHER INFORMATION: Built in battery diagnostics displaying current state of the battery.