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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
5,500 Rated Watts
Surge Watts
6,875
Starting Watts
Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline
Engine
Generac
- Emergency Generator
- Ideal for restoring power to mission-critical appliances
- Generac OHV Engine
- Splash type lubrication for improved engine life
- 7.2-Gallon Steel Fuel Tank and Gauge
- Generates up to 10 hours of power at half load
- 30A 120/240V (L14-30R) Twist-Lock Receptacle***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- Hardened Steel Tube Cradle
- Protects the generator from damage
- Mobility Kit
- Solid rubber wheels and locking fold-down handles
- Hour Meter
- Built-in resets remind you of scheduled maintenance
- Low Tone Muffler
- Specially designed muffler to keep noise levels low
- Low Oil Shutdown
- Automatically turns off the generator to prevent damage
- Covered Outlets
- Provides added safety and extends the life of the generator
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
Plug Types
GP5500
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
5500 Watts
Surge Watts
6875 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
23 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
7.2 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
10 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m
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.
Not Measured by Manufacturer
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Not Applicable
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
389 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
1 Year
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
170.9 Pounds
CA (CARB) Compliant
No
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
2 Years
Commercial Warranty
1 Year
Product Length
27.25 Inches
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Width
27 Inches
Product Height
25 Inches
UPC
696471059397
Additional Model Numbers
5939, GP5500
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - Wall-Type
2
NEMA L14-30R
1
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Optional Accessories
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