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Generac Guardian 5873

Generac Guardian™ 17kW Standby Generator System (100A 16-Circuit Switch)

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Generac Guardian™ 17kW Standby Generator System (100A 16-Circuit Switch)
Generac Guardian™ 17kW Standby Generator System (100A 16-Circuit Switch)
Model: 5873
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Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

17,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

Generac OHVI



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  • Fully Automatic Operation
  • Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
  • Features plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma-moly rings
  • Full pressure lubrication system w/ 2 year oil change interval
  • Aids in cooling the engine for longer life
  • Operates On Clean Burning, Efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
  • Skewed Rotor Design For Smooth Output Waveform "Clean Power"
  • Automatic voltage regulator equipped for +/- 1% regulation
  • Nexus™ Digital Controller Monitors & Controls All Functions
  • Provides system status - compatible with Nexus™ wireless monitors
  • Sound Attenuated Weather Proof Enclosure
  • Attractive styling with lockable access doors
  • Incorporates electrostatically applied epoxy paint technology
  • Sound dampening enclosure limits sound pressure to a low 66dB(A)
  • Includes 16 Circuit Load Center Style Auto Transfer Switch (100A)
  • 5' Pre-wired External Connection Box From Wall to Generator
  • 30' Pre-Wired Indoor Conduit From Switch To External Box
  • 2' Pre-Wired Indoor Conduit From Transfer Switch To Main Panel
  • 1' flexible fuel line and manual included
  • Listed to UL2200 Engine/Generator Standard for Safety

Specifications

5873
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Overview
Weight
455 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471058734
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
17000 Watts
Surge Watts
17000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
16000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
17000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
183 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.61 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
71 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
66 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
4-Tons
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (16-Circuit)
ATS Load Shedding
Not Compatible
ATS Poles
2 Poles
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Transfer Switch Circuits
15A 120V
5
20A 120V
5
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
50A 240V
1

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