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Standby Generators, GUARDIAN home standby generators automatically supply electricity to pre-selected circuits during a utility power outage. Our pre-packaged, pre-wired systems make installation fast, easy and so affordable, you’ll wonder why you didn’t buy one sooner! And with GUARDIAN, the kilowatt ratings we list… are the kilowatt ratings you get. That’s why GUARDIAN is the #1 selling home standby generator on the market.
| Guardian 16kW Standby Generator |
Specifications |
| Model Number |
5243 |
| Maximum Power |
16,000 Watts with Liquid Propane
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| Maximum Power |
15,000 Watts with Natural Gas
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| Voltage |
120/240 |
| Frequency |
60 Hertz |
| Engine Type |
Generac OHV |
| Engine Power |
30 HP V-Twin
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| Displacement |
992 cc |
| Cooling System |
Air Cooled |
| Fuel Type |
Natural Gas or Liquid Propane
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Fuel Consuption (cubic feet /hour)
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NG 245 / LP 92 |
| Oil Capacity |
1.7 Quarts |
| Starter |
Electric Start
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Transfer Switch
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Guardian Automatic 16 Circuit Transfer Switch
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Engine Exerciser
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Automatic Weekly Engine Exerciser
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| Noise Level at 7 meters |
71 dba |
| Weight |
445 lbs |
| Hour Meter |
Not Included
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| Dimensions |
48" x 24" x 28" |
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Engine Start Sequence
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Cyclic cranking: 7 sec. on, 7 sec. rest. 90 sec. maximum duration
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Automatic Low Oil Shutdown
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Standard
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Overspeed Shutdown
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Standard, 72 Hz
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Overcrank Protection
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Standard
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Automatic Voltage Regulator with Over-Voltage Protection
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Standard
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Engine Warmup
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10 seconds
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Engine Cool-Down
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1 minute
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Safety Fuse
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Standard
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Starter Lockout
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Starter cannot re-engage until 5 seconds after the engine has stopped
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2.5 Amp Timed Trickle Battery Charger
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Standard
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WhisperTest™
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Sound Output is 61 dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator in WhisperTest™ exercise mode
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Auto Switch
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Automatic start on utility failure/7 day exercise
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Off Switch
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Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate
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Manual / Test (start)
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Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer
to load takes place |
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Full Monitoring System
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Oil pressure, coolant temperature, engine speed, coolant level,
cranking time, starter lockout, utility sensing |
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Shutdown and LED Indicators
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Overspeed and overcrank, low oil pressure, high coolant temperature,
low coolant level, low fuel pressure, low battery voltage |
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