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Generac Guardian 5873 - Series™ 5873 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Replaces 5504)

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Generac Guardian Series™ 5873 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Replaces 5504)
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Generac Guardian Series™ 5873 - 17kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Replaces 5504)

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Retail Price: $4,515.00
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Grade
Air Cooled Standby Generators
Style
Watts
17 kW
Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240V
Single-Phase
Fuel
Engine
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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 acess 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)
•Pre-wired external connection box
•30' Pre-wired conduit from transfer switch to generator
•2' Pre-wired conduit from transfer switch to main panel
•Composite mounting pad and 1’ flexible fuel line connector

Listed to UL2200 Engine/Generator Standard for Safety


Model
  Model Number:5873
 UPC:696471058734
 Manufacturer:Generac Guardian
 Made in USA:Yes
Engine
 Brand:Generac
 HP/CC:992 cc
 Consumer Engine Warranty:3 Years
 Commercial Engine Warranty:3 Years
 Engine RPM:3600 RPM
 Low Oil Alert:Yes
Product Specs
 Voltage120/240 Single-Phase
 Frequency:60 Hertz
 Cooling SystemAir Cooled
 Fuel TypeLP/Natural Gas
 NG Power Capacity16,000 Watts
 LP Power Capacity17,000 Watts
 NG Consumption (50% Load)183 ft³/hr
 LP Consumption (50% Load)1.61 gallons/hr
 Rated Amps:71 Amps @ 240 Volts (Single Phase)
 Decibel Rating @ 7m:66 db(A)
 A/C Ton Rating5-Tons
 EnclosureSteel
 Mounting PadComposite (Included)
 Transfer Switch:Automatic (Included)
 Transfer Switch Amperage:100-Amps
 Transfer Switch StylePre-Wired (16-Circuit)
 ATS Service Disconnect:No
 ATS Poles:2 Poles
 ATS Load Shedding:Not Compatible
 Transfer Switch Circuits:5  - 15A/120V
5  - 20A/120V
1  - 20A/240V
1  - 50A/240V
1  - 40A/240V
 Battery:Not Included (525 CCA)
 UL ListedYes
Overview
 Weight:455 Lbs. (206.39 kilograms)
 Dimensions:48L x 25W x 29H
(121.92 x 63.50 x 73.66 cm)
 Consumer Warranty:3 Years
 Commercial Warranty:3 Years


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Average Rating: 5.0 of 5.0
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5 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 55 out of 5
By Jim Baugher, Product Expert
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Generac Power Systems offers two versions of a 17 kW home standby generators.

The 17 kW generators are extremely popular because they pack enough power to run a 5-ton air conditioner.

This model sells the best out of the four versions for a few reasons:

1. Automatic Transfer Switch
Guardian's 100-Amp Distributed Load Center is the brains of the generator. You simply pick 16-circuits that you want to power during an outage. Most people choose this option.

If you want to power more than 16-circuits or run two air conditioners simultaneously, you should consider the Guardian 20kW Smart Circuit standby generator system instead.

2. Steel Enclosure
Guardian offers a steel and aluminum enclosure. The aluminum option is great if you live near the ocean or gulf because it simply doesn't rust.

If you live inland, the steel option will serve you well. Guardian uses a powder coat painting system which keeps the enclosure well protected.
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