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Generac Centurion™ 5536 - 12kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System
Model:
5536
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Required Accessories
9
These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.
Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
12,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac
- Includes 100-Amp Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 12 Circuits
- 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
- Composite Mounting Pad and 1’ flexible fuel line connector
- Emergency Standby Power Generator
- Designed for homes with basic loads + small A/C requirements
- Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source
- Sound level comparable to an idling car
- Runs at a quiet 63 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
- Two Line LCD Digital Controller
- Allows for simple user interface for ease of operation
- Battery Charger Included
- Battery Sold Separately
Specifications
5536
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Surge Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
12000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
152 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.53 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
50 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m
63 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (12-Circuit)
ATS Load Prioritizing
Not Included
ATS Load Shedding
Not Included
ATS Poles
2 Poles
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
HP
32 HP
CC
992 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Overview
Weight
439 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
Transfer Switch Circuits
15A 120V
5
20A 120V
3
30A 240V
1
40A 240V
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