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Generac Guardian Series™ 20 kW Emergency Power System w/ Aluminum Enclosure
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5506
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
20,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac
Specifications
5506

Overview
Weight
541 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
20000 Watts
Surge Watts
20000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
18000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
20000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
206 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.89 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
83 Amps
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.
66 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
200-Amps
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Aluminum
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Transfer Switch Style
Service Disconnect
ATS Poles
2 Poles
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac
HP
36 HP
CC
999 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Transfer Switch Circuits
15A 120V
5
20A 120V
5
20A 240V
1
40A 240V
1
50A 240V
1
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