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FREE SHIPPING — Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8 kW (LP)/7 kW (NG), Steel, Model# 5501

Generac provides peace of mind for homeowners with 24/7 automatic power protection from blackouts whether you are home or away. Back up preselected circuits or the whole house within seconds of a power outage. Permanently installed. Runs on LP or natural gas. Includes prewired, prepackaged, 8-circuit automatic transfer switch for easy installation. Rated Watts (kW): 8, Engine Displacement (cc): 410, Engine: OHVI, Speed (RPM): 3,600, Rated Watts LP (kW): 8, Rated Watts NG (kW): 7, Volts: 120/240, Amps: 33.3 LPG / 29.2 NG, Engine Cooling: Air, Start Type: Automatic, Phase: 1, Noise Level (dB): 62, Transfer Switch: Automatic NEMA 1, Fuel Type: LP or natural gas, Enclosure: Steel, Mounting Pad: Yes, Battery Required: Yes, Battery Included: No, Auto Shutdown: Yes, UL Listed: Yes, Dimensions L x W x H (in.): 48 x 25 x 29 8 kW liquid propane 7 kW natural gas Generac OHVI® 410cc industrial engine for long-run, long-life operation Handsfree operation: no fueling, no manual starting, no extension cords True Power™ technology for safe operation of sensitive electronics Powerful output for greater starting power Steel enclosure with Rhino Coat™ paint finish for durability 100 Amp Automatic NEMA 1 transfer switch with 30-ft., 5-ft. and 2-ft. prewired conduits Flexible fuel line connector Outdoor connection box Composite mounting pad UL listed Standby generators require installation involving permanent outdoor placement, electrical wiring and fuel source connections. We recommend the use of a trained professional for final connections of gas and electric.
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Customer Reviews for FREE SHIPPING — Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8 kW (LP)/7 kW (NG), Steel, Model# 5501
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5 / 5
Always on,
November 2, 2009
By RVS705
from Garnett Kansas
"No matter when or if I am home or not this is a lifesaver. It always kicks on due to the transfer switching box when I lose power from the utility co. and you get free shipping too. One of the best things they ever invented. Thank you R.Scott"
What is your level of technical expertise? Home Handyman
Review 2 for FREE SHIPPING — Generac GUARDIAN Series Air-Cooled Automatic Standby Generator — 8 kW (LP)/7 kW (NG), Steel, Model# 5501
Overall Rating:
5 / 5
5 / 5
8 KW Gaurdian Generator,
November 17, 2008
By MichelleN
from Columbus Oh
"I have been installing these units indepedantly for fice years, additionsally I am a guradian warranty Agent. If I depended upon that to make aliving I would starve to death.
Depebdable is an understatement-- bullet p[roff is more like it-- they are cost effeice look good and do not break the bank for maintenace. When the Weather gets rough, and the lights go out this unit can make it possble to stay in your home It will keep the frgige up the sump pump, coffee pot micrawave and fuirnance running for weeks if nexessary although the longest run I know of is 10 days.
It works it pays it doesnt cost, broekn pipes for a power outage can keep you out of your hoimew for a long time-- with this that won't happen."
What is your level of technical expertise? Professional
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