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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
8,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac OHVI
- Fully Automatic Operation When Paired With Nexus Smart Switch™
- Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
- Features plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma-moly rings
- Full pressure lubrication system w/ 2 year oil change interval
- Aids in cooling the engine for longer life
- Operates On Clean Burning, Efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
- Skewed Rotor Design For Smooth Output Waveform "Clean Power"
- Automatic voltage regulator equipped for +/- 1% regulation
- Nexus™ Digital Controller Monitors & Controls All Functions
- Provides system status - compatible with Nexus™ wireless monitors
- Sound Attenuated Weather Proof Enclosure
- Attractive styling with lockable access doors
- Incorporates electrostatically applied epoxy paint technology
- Sound dampening enclosure limits sound pressure to a low 62dB(A)
- 1' flexible fuel line and DVD manual included
- Built-in Battery Charger (Battery Sold Separately)
- Automatic Transfer Switch - ATS (Sold Separately)
- Customize your system based on your actual application
- Select the ideal ATS & DLM™ modules for load shed capabilities
- Listed to UL2200 Engine/Generator Standard for Safety
Specifications
5882
Overview
Weight
340 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
UPC
696471058826
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
8000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
7000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
8000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
77 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
0.94 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
33 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.
62 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (350 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
CC
410 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
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