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Generator Ready •Makes a home ready for a home standby generator •Ideal during new construction or major electrical retrofit
Hybrid Panel •Consolidates main load center and automatic transfer switch •Easier and cheaper to install one switch instead of two
Main Load Center •Dimensions are the same as a standard main load center •40 circuit capacity with the use of tandem breakers
200-Amp Automatic Transfer Switch •EZ Transfer Operator restores power up to 18 circuits (30 tandem) •Service entrance rated for easy installation
Compatibility •Designed for Guardian air-cooled and liquid-cooled generators •Will NOT work with other standby generator brands •Single panels are compatible with generators up to 125A/30 kW •Single generators can support multiple GenReady load centers
Q: If I purchase the Generac 14KW model 6247 and the Genready Load center 5449, Will I need to purchase any additional items for hook up? Will the battery charger connect to the 5449 center? by Sam Stowasser from West Virginia on January 31, 2014
A: No additional items will be required from Generac, however, to properly connect the transfer switch to the generators battery charger within the generator controller your installing electrician will need to provide a 120V wire from the switch to the controllers T1 connection. This provides the required 120V to the controllers battery charger so it will operate properly.
Please consult with either a "certified" electrician or local Generac installer for installation assistance as they will be familiar with your local electrical code requirements.
by Mike, Product Expert
Q: Does this have a 200 amp main breaker?
What kind of breakers does it use and if they are special to this device, where can they be purchased?
Also, can this be installed without adding the standby generator at this time and it work properly for normal electric service?
Thanks by Monte Fogle from Texas on October 11, 2013
A: Thank you for your interest in Electric Generators Direct!
The Generac 5449, GenReady 200-amp ATS & load center is equipped with a 200 amp main breaker. This panel is Multi-listed for use with Siemens, Square D and GE 1” breakers. These circuit breakers can be purchased at your local electrical supplier, or hardware store.
You will not be required to have the generator installed in order to use this as a primary load center. by Mike, Product Expert
Q: Can you suggest a generator package that will work with the Model 5449 Panel? Looking for something around 8-12kW. Thanks! by Andres from Massachusetts on June 03, 2012
A: Any of the individual Generac home standby generators will work with model 5449 transfer panel.....here are links to the 8kW, 10kW and the 14kW models available.
Q: Can you manually switch the 4559 transfer panel? Thanks. by Kevin Johnson from Washington on January 23, 2012
A: Model 5449 is an automatic system only and cannot be manually operated. If you are in need of a manual system you should check out the Reliance Controls 200A transfer panels.....see link for details:
Please be aware that manual transfer switches are for portable generators only and automatic transfer switches are for permanent home standby systems only.
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Dan K.
Purchased 7/21/16
2 Reviews
Most Helpful Positive Review
REVIEWED
SEP.
24
2016
Great Product
My installer said it was a great box to install and work with (his first experience with this product) it made our service upgrade a breeze and took up a lot less room.
Dan Recommends This Generac Guardian Product
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David W. Chagrin Falls, OH
Purchased 5/16/17
Most Helpful Critical Review
REVIEWED
JUN.
07
2017
Lugs Broke Off
My electrician was installing the 3 power leads today and the entire top assembly broke off. This may be a one-off failure, but the time delay to get a replacement is delaying construction. I have a four year old version of this unit in another home and it has worked properly. Lugs breaking off is so fundamental I cannot recommend the Generac model 5440 transfer panel.
Pros:Easy To Use, Quiet, Price
Cons:Low Quality
David Does Not Recommend This Product
Product Expert
David,
This is a rare occurrence and we would consider it to be a one-off issue. We apologize for any issues you experienced with this transfer switch.
Since installing the generator, approx. 6 weeks ago, we have had 2 power failures, one of which lasted over two hours. Our generator kicked on, automatically within seconds, and we were very comfortable with complete use of all appliances.
We were the only home on our street to have power,. Many of our neighbors are now interested in adding a generator to their home.
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Bill
Purchased 12/18/12
3 Reviews
14 Helpful Votes
REVIEWED
FEB.
16
2013
Single Family Home Use
3500 SF home with gas furnace/ heat pump, gas water heater, electric wall oven. Installed 14kw unit (60 amp output) using natural gas and whole-house transfer switch. Generac equipment is quality stuff -- well designed and well made. Installation instructions are good, but not great. I'm a construction oriented electrical engineer, but some of the installation details were a bit vague. Luckily I hired an electrician who had installed several similar units before, so he knew the ropes.
If I had done the install without help, I would have had some questions and spent a good bit of extra time figuring things out -- for example, how/where do the electrical conduits tie to the gen cabinet? how and why to disconnect the ground bond in the transfer switch, where to connect the gas pressure meter, etc. The actual start-up and checkout instructions after installation were great.
The accessory skirt looks fine, but serves no real purpose that I can see -- about like fender skirts on old cars.The wireless remote monitor is very worthwhile and works well. Room for improvement, but definitely worthwhile.
3500 SF home with gas furnace/ heat pump, gas water heater, electric wall oven. Installed 14kw unit (60 amp output) using natural gas and whole-house transfer switch. Generac equipment is quality stuff -- well designed and well made. Installation instructions are good, but not great. I'm a construction oriented electrical engineer, but some of the installation details were a bit vague. Luckily I hired an electrician who had installed several similar units before, so he knew the ropes. more
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