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Guardian 8 kW Emergency Power System

Model 5501


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Retail Price:	$2,432.00
Discount:	-$443.00
Your Price:	$1,989.00

Grade	Style	Watts	Voltage
		8 kW Rated Watts	120/240V Single-Phase

100-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 8 Circuits included
• 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

Emergency Standby Power Generator
• Designed for homes
• Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source

Sound level comparable to an idling car
• Runs at a quiet 62 decibels at 23 feet

Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
• Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased fuel efficiency

Automatic Exerciser
• Allows generator to run a self-test every 7 days

Weather Protected Enclosure
• Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise

Automatic Shutdown
• High coolant temp, low coolant, low oil pressure and overspeed

Built-in Battery Charger
• Battery Sold Separately

Model
	Model Number:	5501

	Manufacturer:	Guardian

	Made in USA:	Yes
Engine

	Brand:	Generac

	HP/CC:	14.8 HP/410 cc

	Consumer Engine Warranty:	3 Years

	Commercial Engine Warranty:	3 Years

	Engine RPM:	3600 RPM

	Low Oil Alert:	Yes
Product Specs

	Voltage	120/240 Single-Phase

	Frequency:	60 Hertz

	Cooling System	Air Cooled

	Fuel Type	LP/Natural Gas

	NG Power Capacity	7,000 Watts

	LP Power Capacity	8,000 Watts

	NG Consumption (50% Load)	77 ft³/hr

	LP Consumption (50% Load)	.94 gallons/hr

	Continuous Amps:	67/33 (120/240V 1φ)

	Max Amps:	67/33 (120/240V 1φ)

	Decibel Rating @ 7m:	62 db(A)

	A/C Ton Rating	2.5-Tons

	Enclosure	Steel

	Mounting Pad	Composite (Included)

	Transfer Switch:	Automatic (Included)

	Transfer Switch Amperage:	100-Amps

	Transfer Switch Style	Pre-Wired (8-Circuit)

	Transfer Switch Circuits:	5 - 15A/120V 1 - 20A/120V 1 - 30A/240V

	Max Circuits:	8
Overview

	UL Listed	Yes

	Weight:	402 Lbs. (182.35 kilograms)

	Dimensions:	48L x 25W x 29H (121.92 x 63.50 x 73.66 cm)

	Consumer Warranty:	3 Years

	Commercial Warranty:	3 Years

	"The Guardian 8 kW Emergency Power System is the smallest home standby generator offered by Generac Power Systems. It starts automatically -- just the like the bigger versions -- and protects mission critical appliances from power failure. Here'...

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