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13 kW Air-Cooled Standby Generator

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GUARDIAN 10 kW Air-Cooled Standby Generator

 

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            13 kW Air-Cooled Standby Generator

 
GUARDIAN’s 13 kW is the most affordable automatic standby generator on the market that can start a 3-ton air conditioner with power to spare. For under $2,600 you can start and run your A/C, furnace and well pump plus maintain normal operation of lights, electronics and appliances in your living room, family room, kitchen, bathroom and bedroom.

As with all GUARDIAN generators, the 13 kW provides more power at a lower price than any generator in its class, and because it comes pre-packaged and pre-wired, it’s fast and easy to install, making the 13 kW model an even better value.
  • Breakthrough Design: Newly designed alternator can start a 3-ton* air conditioner with plenty of power to spare
  • Circuit Coverage: Protects 10 circuits of your home
  • Automatic Voltage Regulator: Quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
  • Electronic Governor: Fast response to changing electrical loads
  • Generac OHVI® Industrial Engine: The ONLY air-cooled engine designed specifiy for generators
  • Longest Life Expectancy in the Industry: Over 3,000 hours of run time
  • Full Pressure Lubrication: Continuous lubrication of all vital engine parts for protection from moment of start up for ultimate engine protection
  • Spin-on Oil Filter: Automotive style for easy maintenance and prolonged engine life
  • Superior Paint: Tough, textured powder coat paint finish for unmatched durability and all weather protection
  • UL Listed: For safety and certified power ratings
  • Clean Burning Fuel: Natural gas or LPV

    Installation Video 

    GUARDIAN® air-cooled generators are pre-wired and pre-packaged, making installation easy for you, your electrical contractor or one of our authorized dealers. To view our installation video (242 MB), please click on the image to the right.   A DVD of this installation video along with an Installation Guidelines booklet will be packaged with every generator purchased.

    Note: Neither the installation video nor the Installation Guidelines booklet replace or supersede any information contained the Owner’s Manual, Installation Guide, technical manuals or any other documents packaged with your equipment.
 

 

 

Features and Benefits

Breakthrough Design, Advanced Technology
GUARDIAN® and GUARDIAN QuietSource™ air-cooled generators offer the most wattage and greatest starting power in their class. The GUARDIAN QuietSource™ 16 kW can start a 5-ton and 3-ton A/C unit or two 4-ton units. The 13 kW can start a 4-ton and the 13 kW can start a 3-ton.

Whisper-Test™ (GUARDIAN QuietSource™ models only)
Reduces noise to a whisper by lowering engine speed during the generator’s weekly self-test. The Whisper-Test sound level is comparable to a car at idle and is 50% quieter (59 dBA) than the competition.

Pre-wired and Pre-packaged
GUARDIAN’s pre-packaged, pre-wired air-cooled systems make installation easy and, therefore, incredibly affordable for the do-it-yourselfer! Air-cooled models come with a pre-wired automatic transfer switch, outdoor connection box and composite mounting pad.

OHVI® Industrial Engine
Generac’s OHVI® (Overhead Valve Industrial) engines have been specifiy designed for generator demands. These engines offer the finest lubrication technology available providing instantaneous disbursement of lubricant to all engine parts. They also feature an automotive spin-on oil filter for simplified routine maintenance.

Superior Electrical Protection
The air-cooled 10, 13 and 16 kW models feature an electronic governor, which maintains steady speed and eliminates voltage drop when loads are applied. This, as well as the automatic voltage regulator, provides a smooth rate of electricity, which is especially important for sensitive electronic devices such as computers.

Superior Paint
New textured, powder coat paint process provides consistent coverage and better bonding to seams and exposed edges providing durability and a long-lasting, tough finish.

Aluminum Enclosure (optional on GUARDIAN QuietSource™ models)
GUARDIAN QuietSource™ generators are available in a corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure to better withstand the elements. This option is especially important for homes in southern and coastal communities.

Automatic Exerciser
An automatic seven (7) day test of your system allows you to verify that your generator is in peak operating condition at all times.

Automatic Transfer Switch
The automatic transfer switch automatiy switches the source of power from the utility to the generator within seconds of a power outage. Because it’s automatic, you never have to flip a switch.

Convenient Fuel Supply
GUARDIAN and GUARDIAN QuietSource™ generators operate on natural gas or LP gas service. This provides you with unlimited run time during extended utility power failures.

Maintenance Friendly
Air-cooled models feature a hinged top and removable front panel. Liquid-cooled models feature large, removable doors. This provides easy and quick access for maintenance and servicing.

Automatic Safety Shutdowns
Automatic safety shutdowns protect the engine and generator in the event of low oil pressure, high temperature, overspeed and/or overcrank.

Protective Enclosure
The enclosure protects your generator from harmful weather and includes key locks for security. Sound-absorbing panels also reduce exterior noise levels.

Battery Charger
A built-in battery charger ensures that the battery remains at an optimum performance level.

Easy Installation
GUARDIAN’s air-cooled pre-packaged, pre-wired systems make installation the most affordable and easiest installation possible.

UL-Listed
For your safety, GUARDIAN standby generators are UL 2200 listed and all transfer switches are UL 1008 listed. This validates safety and kilowatt ratings.

EPA and CARB Emission Requirements
Generators up to 25kW must comply with EPA and CARB emissions requirements. All GUARDIAN generators up to 25 kW meet these requirements.

Made in USA
Manufactured by Generac Power Systems, we design and build our complete product from the controls to the enclosures, to our air-cooled engines specifiy designed for generators. This ensures that all GUARDIAN and GUARDIAN QuietSource™ products are built to our highest standards.

Installation Drawings

GUARDIAN Power Rating Bulletin Number
7, 10 & 13 kW Air-Cooled 0F9424
40 kW Liquid-Cooled (California Emissions) 0D5335


GUARDIAN QuietSource™ Power Rating Bulletin Number
16 kW Air-Cooled 0F9424


GUARDIAN QuietSource™ Liquid-Cooled (20-45kW) and
GUARDIAN Elite Commercial Series Liquid-Cooled Power Rating:		 Bulletin Number
20kW 1.5L 0F7555A-A
20kw and 25kW 1.6L 0G1044-A
35kW and 45kW 2.4L 0G0325-B
60kW 0F9577-B
70kW 6.8L 0F6287-B
80kW 4.6L 0G1088
80kW 5.4L thru 150kW 0F6289-B

GUARDIAN installation drawings are available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Click on the PDF link to view the document.
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Service Disconnect Transfer Switch
Model Number RTS-E-100A3 RTS-E-200A3
No. of Poles 2 2
Current Rating (amps) 100 200
60 Hz Phase Single Single
Voltage Rating (VAC) 250 250
Utility Voltage Monitor (fixed)
Pickup 80% 80%
Dropout 60% 60%
Return to Utility 15 seconds 15 seconds
Service Disconnect Circuit Breakers (2) 100 Amp HACR Type (2) 200 Amp HACR Type
Exerciser 15 min. weekly * Standard Standard
UL 1008 Listed Standard Standard
Dimensions (H" x W" x D") 23.5x13x7.4 23.5x15.8x7.4
Enclosure Type NEMA 3R Outdoor Rated NEMA 3R Outdoor Rated
Unit Wt. (lbs.) 50 55
* When used with liquid-cooled models. If used with air-cooled models exercise duration will be 12 minutes.

Warranty

Warranties Applicable to: Warranty Type Warranty Coverage PDF
Standby - Air-Cooled Standard 2 Year Air-CooledStby
Standby - Liquid-Cooled 45kW and Below Standard 2 Year Liquid-CooledStby45&Below
Standby - Liquid-Cooled 50kW and Above Standard 2 Year Liquid-CooledStby50&Above


Installation Bulletins: Bulletin Type Bulletin Number
Air-Cooled Units Improper installation of flex fuel line IIB05 - 1 S
 
GUARDIAN warranty policies are available to download as Adobe Acrobat PDF files. Click on the PDF link to view the document.
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