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Generac Guardian 20kW With Whole House Switch Generator - 6244

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Generac Guardian 20kW With Whole House Switch Generator, Model 006244-0

One of the most powerful air-cooled generators on the market today, the Guardian Series 20 kW automatic home standby generator can provide whole-house backup power for many homes.

Features:

  • Generac OHVI® Engine
    Your Guardian Series generator might have to get you through days—or weeks—without utility power. Its OHVI® engine, specifically designed for generator use, provides the reliability to power through the most severe outages.
  • Evolution™ Controller
    The next generation of intuitive controllers featuring a multilingual, two-line LCD text display with color-coded, backlit buttons.
  • Certified for 18" Installation to the Home
    Third-party certified to NFPA standards to be installed as close as 18" from the home's exterior wall, provided it is located away from doors, windows, and fresh-air intakes, and unless otherwise directed by local codes.
  • Easy Installation
    With an intelligent pre-wired transfer switch, re-engineered connection points, and composite mounting pad that eliminates the need for a poured concrete base (unless specified by local codes), the Guardian Series 20 kW generator is easy to install.
  • Rated for Operation in Areas with Low Natural Gas Pressure
    In areas with low natural gas pressure, the Guardian Series 20 kW generator can operate on natural gas pressures of only 3.5" of water column.
  • All-Weather Steel Enclosure
    Our durable powder-coat finish helps make the sturdy, all-weather aluminum enclosure corrosion resistant, making it ideal for coastal, salt-air climates. It's also able to withstand 150 mph winds.
  • Tool-less Fuel Conversion
    Switch between natural gas and LP fuel in the field in a few seconds, without the need for any tools.
  • Quiet-Test™ Mode
    Thanks to Quiet-Test, your Guardian Series home standby generator runs its weekly self-test at a lower RPM. It's quieter than other brands, and consumes less fuel. Available on 17kW and 20kW Guardian Series only.
  • True Power™ Technology
    Best-in-class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion means clean, smooth operation of your sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • Mobile Link™ Compatible
    Take advantage of Generac's Mobile Link cellular remote monitoring system and check on your generator's status using your computer, tablet or smartphone, even when you are away. Sold separately.
  • 24/7/365 Customer Support
    Power outages don't always occur during normal working hours. That's why Generac's customer care call center—right here in Wisconsin—provides support any time of day or night, all year long. Generac is standing by 24/7, every minute of every day, to answer your questions.

Engine

  • Generac (OHVI) design
    Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency. Plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma moly rings helps the engine run cooler, reducing oil consumption resulting in longer engine life.
  • Quiet-Test™ (17 & 20 kW units only)
    Greatly reduces sound output and fuel consumption during weekly exercise, compared to other brands.
  • "Spiny-lok" cast iron cylinder walls
    Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life.
  • Electronic ignition/spark advance
    These features combine to assure smooth, quick starting every time.
  • Full pressure lubrication system
    Pressurized lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance and longer engine life. Now featuring up to a 2 year/200 hour oil change interval.
  • Low oil pressure shutdown system
    Shutdown protection prevents catastrophic engine damage due to low oil.
  • High temperature shutdown
    Prevents damage due to overheating.

Generator

  • Revolving field
    Allows for a smaller, light weight unit that operates 25% more efficiently than a revolving armature generator.
  • Skewed stator
    Produces a smooth output waveform for compatibility with electronic equipment.
  • Displaced phase excitation
    Maximizes motor starting capability.
  • Automatic voltage regulation
    Regulates the output voltage to ±1% prevents damaging voltage spikes.
  • UL 2200 listed
    For your safety

Transfer Switch

  • Fully automatic
    Transfers your vital electrical loads to the energized source of power.
  • DPM Technology (Smart Switch only)
    Digital Power Management Technology allows for the smart control of two air conditioners without any additional items.
  • Remote mounting
    Mounts near your existing distribution panel for simple, low-cost installation.

Controls

  • Auto/Manual/Off illuminated buttons
    Selects the operating mode and provides easy, at-a-glance status indication in any condition.
  • Sealed, raised buttons
    Smooth, weather-resistant user interface for programming and operations.
  • Utility voltage sensing
    Constantly monitors utility voltage, setpoints 60% dropout, 80% pick-up, of standard voltage.
  • Generator voltage sensing
    Constantly monitors generator voltage to ensure the cleanest power delivered to the home.
  • Utility interrupt delay
    Prevents nuisance start-ups of the engine, adjustable 2-1500 seconds from the factory default setting of 5 seconds by a qualified dealer.
  • Engine warm-up
    Ensures engine is ready to assume the load, setpoint approximately 5 seconds.
  • Engine cool-down
    Allows engine to cool prior to shutdown, setpoint approximately 1 minute.
  • Programmable seven day exerciser
    Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages by running the generator for 12 minutes every week.
  • Smart battery charger
    Delivers charge to the battery only when needed at varying rates depending on outdoor air temperature.
  • Main line circuit breaker
    Protects generator from overload.
  • Electronic governor
    Maintains constant 60 Hz frequency.

Unit

  • SAE weather protective enclosure
    Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation and protection against mother nature, withstanding winds up to 150 mph. Hinged key locking roof panel for security. Lift-out front for easy access to all routine maintenance items. Electrostatically applied textured epoxy paint for added durability.
  • Enclosed critical grade muffler
    Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit to prevent injuries.
  • Small, compact, attractive
    Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.

Installation System

  • 1 ft (305 mm) flexible fuel line connector
  • Composite mounting pad
  • Easy installation.

Specifications:

Engine

  • Type of Engine: GENERAC OHVI V-TWIN
  • Number of Cylinders: 2
  • Displacement: 999 cc
  • Valve Arrangement: Overhead Valve
  • Ignition System: Solid-state w/ Magneto
  • Governor System: Electronic
  • Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
  • Starter: 12 Vdc
  • Oil Capacity Including Filter: Approx. 1.9 qt/1.8 L
  • Operating rpm: 3,600
  • Fuel Consumption
    • Natural Gas: ft³/hr (m³/hr)
      • 1/2 Load: 205 (5.8)
      • Full Load: 308 (8.72)
    • Liquid Propane: ft3/hr (gal/hr) [l/hr]
      • 1/2 Load: 75.6 (2.08) [7.87]
      • Full Load: 140 (3.85) [14.57]
  • Note: Fuel pipe must be sized for full load. Required fuel pressure to generator fuel inlet at all load ranges - 3.5-7" water column (7-13 mm mercury) for natural gas, 10-12" water column (19-22 mm mercury) for LP gas. For Btu content, multiply ft3/hr x 2500 (LP) or ft3/hr x 1000 (NG). For Megajoule content, multiply m³/hr x 93.15 (LP) or m³/hr x 37.26 (NG)

Generator

  • Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (LP): 20,000 Watts*
  • Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (NG): 18,000 Watts*
  • Rated Voltage: 240
  • Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current – 240 Volts (LP/NG): 83.3/75
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 5%
  • Main Line Circuit Breaker: 90 Amp
  • Phase: 1
  • Number of Rotor Poles: 2
  • Rated AC Frequency: 60 Hz
  • Power Factor: 1.0
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator operating at normal load**: 66
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator in Quiet-Test™ low-speed exercise mode** : 60

Evolution Controls

  • 2-Line Plain Text Multilingual LCD Display: Simple user interface for ease of operation.
  • Mode Buttons:
    • Auto: Automatic Start on Utility failure. 7 day exerciser.
    • Manual: Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place.
    • Off: Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate.
  • Ready to Run/Maintenance Messages: Standard
  • Engine Run Hours Indication: Standard
  • Programmable start delay between 2-1500 seconds: Standard (programmable by dealer only)
  • Utility Voltage Loss/Return to Utility Adjustable: From 140-171 V/190-216 V
  • Future Set Capable Exerciser/Exercise Set Error Warning: Standard
  • 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 sec after engine has stopped.
  • Smart Battery Charger: Standard
  • Charger Fault/Missing AC Warning: Standard
  • Low Battery/Battery Problem Protection and Battery Condition Indication: Standard
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection: Standard
  • Under-Frequency/Overload/Stepper Overcurrent Protection: Standard
  • Safety Fused/Fuse Problem Protection: Standard
  • Automatic Low Oil Pressure/High Oil Temperature Shutdown: Standard
  • Overcrank/Overspeed (@ 72 Hz)/rpm Sense Loss Shutdown: Standard
  • High Engine Temperature Shutdown: Standard
  • Internal Fault/Incorrect Wiring Protection: Standard
  • Common External Fault Capability: Standard
  • Field Upgradable Firmware: Standard

Footnotes:

**Sound levels are taken from the front of the generator. Sound levels taken from other sides of the generator may be higher depending on installation parameters. Rating definitions - Standby: Applicable for supplying emergency power for the duration of the utility power outage. No overload capability is available for this rating. (All ratings in accordance with BS5514, ISO3046 and DIN6271).
* Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu/megajoule content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet (304.8 meters) above sea level; and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 6 °C (10 °F) above 16 °C (60 °F).

Smart Switch Features

  • Includes Digital Power Management Technology standard (DPM).
  • Intelligently manages two air conditioner loads with no additional hardware.
  • Up to four more large (120/240 VAC) loads can be managed when used in conjunction with Power Management Modules (PMM**).
  • Electrically operated, mechanically-held contacts for fast, clean connections.
  • Rated for all classes of load, 100% equipment rated, both inductive and resistive.
  • 2 pole, 250 VAC contactors.
  • Service equipment rated, dual coil design.
  • Rated for both aluminum and copper conductors.
  • NEMA/UL 3R aluminum outdoor enclosure.
  • Main contacts are silver plated or silver alloy to resist welding and sticking.
    **Note: PMM starter kit is required prior to using the modules.
  • No. of Poles: 2
  • Current Rating (Amps): 200
  • Voltage Rating (VAC): 120/240, 1Ø
  • Utility Voltage Monitor (Fixed)*:
    • Pick-up: 80%
    • Dropout: 60%
  • Return to Utility*: approx. 13 sec
  • Exercise weekly for 12 minutes*: Standard
  • UL Listed: Standard
  • Enclosure Type: NEMA/UL 3R
  • Withstand Rating (Amps): 22,000
  • Lug Range: 250 MCM - #6
    *Function of Evolution Controller

Included:

  • True Power™ Electrical Technology
  • Two Line LCD Multilingual Digital Evolution™ Controller (English/Spanish/ French/Portuguese)
  • Two Transfer Switch Options Available: 100 Amp Pre-Wired Switch or 200 Amp Smart Switch. See Page 4 for Details.
  • Electronic Governor
  • External Main Circuit Breaker, System Status & Maintenance Interval LED Indicators
  • GFCI Duplex Outlet (17 & 20 kW units only)
  • Sound Attenuated Enclosure
  • Flexible Fuel Line Connector
  • Composite Mounting Pad
  • Natural Gas or LP Gas Operation

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Height: 28.8"
  • Width: 47.9"
  • Depth: 25"

Approximate Weight:

  • Shipping: 451 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 5 Year Limited Warranty
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