Generac Guardian 6248
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Generac Guardian 6248
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Generac Guardian™ 17kW Home Standby Generator

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6248

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Model: 6248
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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 When Paired With Generac Smart Switch™
  • Operates On Clean Burning, Efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
  • 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
  • Skewed Rotor Design For Smooth Output Waveform "Clean Power"
  • Automatic voltage regulator equipped for +/- 1% regulation
  • Evolution™ Digital Controller Monitors & Controls All Functions
  • Provides system status for wireless monitors & Mobile Link™
  • Sound Attenuated Weather Proof Steel Enclosure
  • Attractive styling with lockable access doors
  • Incorporates electrostatically applied epoxy paint technology
  • Sound dampening enclosure limits sound pressure to a low 66dB(A)
  • 12" flexible fuel line and manual included
  • Built-in Battery Charger (Battery Sold Separately)
  • Automatic Transfer Switch - ATS (Sold Separately)
  • Select the ideal ATS & PMM™ modules for load shed capabilities
  • Automatic Operation Only
  • 5-Year Limited Warranty & 24/7/365 Customer Care

Specifications

6248
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Overview
Weight
471 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471062489
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
190.5 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
312 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.06 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.57 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 (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
4-Tons
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes

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