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Air-Cooled Gas Engine Generator Sets Continuous Standby Power Rating 16kW 60Hz Whisper-Test™ Low Speed Exercise 59 dB(A) at 23 feet

The new GUARDIAN QuietSource 16kW (LP fueled / 15kW on NG) model has the power to start a 5 ton air conditioning unit with 7kW of auxiliary load.
 And for homes with multiple central air zones, it has the power to run two 4-ton models. It's expanded 16 circuit load center also maximizes the higher kW output to put more power in the hands of your customers. The patent pending Whisper-Test™ feature makes this the quietest air-cooled model on the market with weekly exercise sound levels coming in half as loud or less than competitive models. With a dB level of 59, the new 16kW GUARDIAN QuietSource sounds like a car at idle.

Models: 

05243 (Steel - Tan)
05244 (Aluminum - Gray) 

Home Standby - 16kW Generac Guardian Generator


UL 2200 Listed

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INCLUDES:

  • Automatic Transfer Switch With Built-In 16-Circuit Emergency Load Center
  • Electronic Governor
  • Pre-wired External Connection Box
  • Flexible Fuel Line
  • Composite Mounting Pad
  • Pre-wired conduits
  • Natural Gas or LP Gas Operation
FEATURES:

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.

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 electroniy torque-matching the surge loads to the engine.

SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE from Generac’s dealer network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the engine to the smallest electronic component. You are never on your own when you own a GENERAC POWER SYSTEM.

GENERAC TRANSFER SWITCHES. Long life and reliability are synonymous with GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS. One reason for this confidence is that the GENERAC product line includes its own transfer systems and controls for total system compatibility.

TEST CRITERIA:

> PROTOTYPE TESTED

> SYSTEM TORSIONAL TESTED

> NEMA MG1-22 EVALUATION

 

> MOTOR STARTING ABILITY

ENGINE 

•Generac (OHVI) Design •”Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder walls •Electronic ignition, spark advance and compression release •Full pressure lubrication system •Low oil pressure shutdown system •High temperature shutdown

 Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased fuel efficiency. Cylinder walls run cooler, reducing oil consumption. Because heat is the primary cause of engine wear, the OHVI has a significantly longer life than competitive engines. Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life. These features combine to assure smooth, quick starting every time. Superior lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance and significantly longer engine life. Superior shutdown protection prevents catastrophic engine damage due to low oil. Prevents damage due to overheating.
GENERATOR

•Revolving field •Skewed stator •Displaced phase excitation •Automatic voltage regulation •UL 2200 Listed		 Allows for smaller, light weight unit that operates 25% more efficiently than a revolving armature generator. Produces a smooth output waveform for compatibility with electronic equipment. Maximizes motor starting capability. Provides more surge capability than brushless generator designs. Regulates the output voltage to ±2% prevents damaging voltage spikes. For your safety
TRANSFERSWITCH

•Fully Automatic •Remote Mounting •UL Listed		 Transfers your vital electrical loads to the energized source of power. Mounts near your existing distribution panel for simple, low cost installation. For your safety
MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL

•Manual/Auto/Off switch •Utility voltage sensing •Utility interrupt delay •Engine warm-up •Engine cool-down •Seven day exerciser •Timed Trickle Battery charger •Main Line Circuit Breaker 		 Selects the operating mode. Constantly monitors utility voltage, setpoints 60% dropout, 70% pick-up, of standard voltage. Prevents nuisance start-ups of the engine, set point approximately 10 seconds. Ensures engine is ready to assume the load, setpoint approximately 10 seconds. Allows engine to cool prior to shutdown, setpoint approximately 1 minute. Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages. Maintains battery amperage to insure starting. Protects generator from overload.
UNIT

•Weather protective enclosure •Enclosed critical grade muffler •Small, compact, attractive 		 Ensures protection against mother nature. Hinged key locking roof panel for security. Lift-out front for easy access to all routine maintenance items. Electrostatiy applied textured epoxy paint for added durability. Aluminum enclosure available - (Model 05244) Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit to prevent injuries. Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.
INSTALLATION SYSTEM

•Pre-wired External Connection Box •1’ Flexible Fuel Line •Composite Mounting Pad •Pre-wired conduits •UL Listed wire nuts		 Easy Installation - Virtually all hardware included, plus step-by-step photographed Installation Guide.

 

Home Standby - 16kW

 

Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (LP)................................................................................................ 16,000 Watts* Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (NG)............................................................................................... 15,000 Watts* Rated Voltage.............................................................................................................................................................. 120/240 Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current

120 Volts ........................................................................................................................................................ 133.3 LP/125 NG

240 Volts ....................................................................................................................................................... 66.6 LP/52.5 NGMain Line Circuit Breaker .......................................................................................................................................... 65 AmpPhase ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1Number of Rotor Poles .................................................................................................................................................... 2Rated AC Frequency .................................................................................................................................................... 60HzPower Factor .................................................................................................................................................................... 1Battery Requirement (not included) .................................................................... Group 26, 12 Volt Netgative Ground and 525 Cold-cranking Amperes MinimumUnit Weight .............................................................................................................................................................. 445 PoundsDimensions (L” x W” x H”).................................................................................................................................... 48 x 24 x 28-1/4Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator operating at full load.............................................................................. 71.5

Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator in WhisperTest™ exercise mode ......................................................... 59

Type of Engine............................................................................................................................................... GENERAC OHVI V-TWIN
Number of Cylinders......................................................................................................................................................... 2Rated Horsepower................................................................................................................................................ 30 @ 3,600 rpmDisplacement................................................................................................................................................................ 992cc
Cylinder Block............................................................................................................................................ Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve
Valve Arrangement................................................................................................................................................ Overhead Valve
Ignition System................................................................................................................................................. Solid-state w/Magneto
Governor System........................................................................................................................................................ Electronic
Compression Ratio.........................................................................................................................................................9.5:1
Starter........................................................................................................................................................................... 12Vdc
Oil Capacity Including Filter................................................................................................................................. Approx. 1.7 Qts.Standby Operating RPM.............................................................................................................................................. 3,600
Exercise RPM ............................................................................................................................................................. 2400
Fuel Consumption

Natural Gas cu.ft./hr.........................................1/2 Load 173........................................Full Load 245
Liquid Propane ft3/hr (gal/hr)........................................1/2 Load 59 (1.59)........................................Full Load 92 (2.51)

Required fuel pressure to generator fuel inlet at all load ranges - 5 to 7 inches of water column for natural gas, 10 to 12 inches of water column for LP gas

Engine Warm-up ..................................................................................................................................................... 10 seconds
Engine Cool-Down ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 minute
Starter Lock-out ........................................................................................................................................ Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec. after engine has stopped.

2.5 Amp Timed Trickle Battery Charger .................................................................................................................. Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulator w/Overvoltage Protection ............................................................................................ Standard
Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... Standard
Overspeed Shutdown ............................................................................................................................................ Standard, 72Hz
High Temperature Shutdown ..................................................................................................................................... Standard
Overcrank Protection ................................................................................................................................................. Standard
Safety Fuse ............................................................................................................................................................... Standard

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 content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 12° C (10° F) above 15.5° C (60°F).

 

Home Standby - 16kW

TRANSFER SWITCH & EMERGENCY LOAD CENTER Models: 05243 & 05244

No. of Poles ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Current Rating (amps) ....................................................................................................................... 100 Voltage Rating (VAC) ........................................................................................................................ 250 Utility Voltage Monitor (fixed)

Pick-up ................................................................................................... 70%  
Dropout ................................................................................................... 60%
Return to Utility .................................................................................................... approx. 13 sec.
Exerciser weekly for 12 minutes .................................................................................................... Standard
UL Listed ....................................................................................................................................... Standard
Dimensions (H” x W” x D”) ....................................................................................................... 26.5 x 12.5 x 7
Total of Pre-wired Circuits .................................................................................................................. 16
No. 15A 120V ................................................................................................................ 5
No. 20A 120V ................................................................................................................ 5
No. 20A 240V ................................................................................................................ 1
No. 40A 240V ................................................................................................................ 1
No. 50A 240V ................................................................................................................ 1

Circuit Breaker Protected

Available RMS Symmetrical

Fault Current @ 250 Volts .................................................................................................... 10,000
Mechanical Dimensions (in inches)

GENERATOR Model 05243 - Steel, Model 05244 
Aluminum Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (LP)................................................................................................ 16,000 Watts* Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (NG)............................................................................................... 15,000 Watts* Rated Voltage............................................................................................................................................................. 120/240 Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current 120 Volts ....................................................................................................................................................... 133.3 LP/125 NG 240 Volts ...................................................................................................................................................... 66.6 LP/52.5 NG Main Line Circuit Breaker ......................................................................................................................................... 65 Amp Phase .............................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Number of Rotor Poles ................................................................................................................................................... 2 Rated AC Frequency ................................................................................................................................................... 60Hz Power Factor ................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Battery Requirement (not included) .................................................................... Group 26, 12 Volt Netgative Ground and 525 Cold-cranking Amperes Minimum Unit Weight ............................................................................................................................................................. 445 Pounds Dimensions (L” x W” x H”)................................................................................................................................... 48 x 24 x 28-1/4 Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator operating at full load.............................................................................. 71.5 Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator in WhisperTest™ exercise mode ......................................................... 59 ENGINE Model 05243 - Steel, Model 05244 - Aluminum Type of Engine.............................................................................................................................................. GENERAC OHVI V-TWIN Number of Cylinders........................................................................................................................................................ 2 Rated Horsepower............................................................................................................................................... 30 @ 3,600 rpm Displacement............................................................................................................................................................... 992cc Cylinder Block........................................................................................................................................... Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve Valve Arrangement............................................................................................................................................... Overhead Valve Ignition System................................................................................................................................................ Solid-state w/Magneto Governor System....................................................................................................................................................... Electronic Compression Ratio........................................................................................................................................................ 9.5:1 Starter.......................................................................................................................................................................... 12Vdc Oil Capacity Including Filter................................................................................................................................ Approx. 1.7 Qts. Standby Operating RPM............................................................................................................................................. 3,600 Exercise RPM ............................................................................................................................................................ 2400 Fuel Consumption Natural Gas cu.ft./hr. ........................................1/2 Load 173 ........................................Full Load 245 Liquid Propane ft3/hr (gal/hr) ........................................1/2 Load 59 (1.59) ........................................Full Load 92 (2.51) CONTROLS Mode Switch -Auto .............................................................................................................................................. Automatic Start on Utility failure 7 day exerciser -Off ........................................................................................................................................... Stops unit. Power is removed Control and charger still operate -Manual/Test (start) ...................................................................................................................... Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place. Engine Start Sequence Cyclic cranking: 7 sec. on, 7 rest (90 sec. maximum duration) Engine Warm-up .................................................................................................................................................... 10 seconds Engine Cool-Down .................................................................................................................................................... 1 minute Starter Lock-out ....................................................................................................................................... Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec. after engine has stopped. 2.5 Amp Timed Trickle Battery Charger .................................................................................................................. Standard Automatic Voltage Regulator w/Overvoltage Protection ............................................................................................ Standard Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown ..................................................................................................................... Standard Overspeed Shutdown ........................................................................................................................................... Standard, 72Hz High Temperature Shutdown .................................................................................................................................... Standard Overcrank Protection ................................................................................................................................................ Standard Safety Fuse .............................................................................................................................................................. Standard 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 content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level; and also will decrease about 1 percent for each 12° C (10° F) above 15.5° C (60°F). Home Standby - 16kW Required fuel pressure to generator fuel inlet at all load ranges - 5 to 7 inches of water column for natural gas, 10 to 12 inches of water column for LP gas

Terminal Wire Ranges

ATS Rated Amps Switch Terminal Neutral Lug/Stud Ground Lug H1 H2 100A 2-Pole UL 1 x 1/0-12 1 x 3/8-16 Stud 1 x 2/0-14

Transfer Switch Features

  • Electriy operated, mechaniy-held contacts for fast, positive connections.
  • Rated for all classes of load, 100% equipment rated, both inductive and resistive.
  • 2 pole, 250 VAC contactors.
  • 160 millisecond transfer time.
  • Dual coil design.
  • Main contacts are silver plated or silver alloy to resist welding and sticking.
  • Nema 1 enclosure is standard on the 100 amp switch.

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