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Features
Features
- 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 66dB(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
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
14000 Watts
Surge Watts
14000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
13000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
14000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
156 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.56 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
58 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 (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
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 Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471058840
Features
Features
- 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 66dB(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
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
14000 Watts
Surge Watts
14000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
13000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
14000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
156 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.56 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
58 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 (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
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 Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471058840
Product Specs
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Specifications
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
14000 Watts
Surge Watts
14000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
13000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
14000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
156 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.56 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
58 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 (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
3-Tons
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
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 Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
UPC
696471058840
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Does the 5870 construction (enclosure make up) meet NFPA 37 condition 2 requirement?
Bob
from New Jersey
October 02, 2012
Answer
Subsection 4.1.4 of NFPA 37 reads as follows:
“4.1.4 Engines Located Outdoors. Engines, and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors shall be located at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from openings in walls and at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from structures having combustible walls.
A minimum separation shall not be required where the following conditions exist:
(1) The adjacent wall of the structure has a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour.
(2)* The weatherproof enclosure is constructed of noncombustible materials and it has been demonstrated that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure.”
A4.1.4 (2) Means of demonstrating compliance are by means of full scale fire test or by calculation procedures.
Because of the limited spaces that are frequently available for installation, it has become apparent that exception (2) would be beneficial for many residential and commercial installations. With that in mind, the manufacturer contracted with an independent testing laboratory to run full scale fire tests to assure that the
enclosure would not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure.
Per Generac Owner's Manual (All 8, 10, 14, 17 & 20kW Air Cooled Automatic Standby Generator):
The criteria was to determine the worst case fire scenario within the generator and to determine the ignitability of items outside the engine enclosure at various distances. The enclosure is constructed of non-combustible materials and the results and conclusions from the independent testing lab indicated that any fire within the generator enclosure would not pose any ignition risk to nearby
combustibles or structures, with or without fire service personnel response.
Based on this testing and the requirements of NFPA 37, Sec 4.1.4, the guidelines for installation of the generators listed above are changed to 18 inches (457mm) from the back side of the generator to a stationary wall or building. For adequate maintenance and airflow clearance, the area above the generator should be at least 4 feet with a minimum of 3 feet at the front and ends of the enclosure.
This would include trees, shrubs and vegetation that could obstruct airflow. See the diagram on the installation drawing within the owner’s manual on under the specs link for details.
Generator exhaust contains DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas can cause unconsciousness or death. Do not place the unit near windows, doors, fresh air intakes (furnaces, etc.) or any openings in the building or structure, including windows and doors of an attached garage.
“4.1.4 Engines Located Outdoors. Engines, and their weatherproof housings if provided, that are installed outdoors shall be located at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from openings in walls and at least 1.5 m (5 ft) from structures having combustible walls.
A minimum separation shall not be required where the following conditions exist:
(1) The adjacent wall of the structure has a fire resistance rating of at least 1 hour.
(2)* The weatherproof enclosure is constructed of noncombustible materials and it has been demonstrated that a fire within the enclosure will not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure.”
A4.1.4 (2) Means of demonstrating compliance are by means of full scale fire test or by calculation procedures.
Because of the limited spaces that are frequently available for installation, it has become apparent that exception (2) would be beneficial for many residential and commercial installations. With that in mind, the manufacturer contracted with an independent testing laboratory to run full scale fire tests to assure that the
enclosure would not ignite combustible materials outside the enclosure.
Per Generac Owner's Manual (All 8, 10, 14, 17 & 20kW Air Cooled Automatic Standby Generator):
The criteria was to determine the worst case fire scenario within the generator and to determine the ignitability of items outside the engine enclosure at various distances. The enclosure is constructed of non-combustible materials and the results and conclusions from the independent testing lab indicated that any fire within the generator enclosure would not pose any ignition risk to nearby
combustibles or structures, with or without fire service personnel response.
Based on this testing and the requirements of NFPA 37, Sec 4.1.4, the guidelines for installation of the generators listed above are changed to 18 inches (457mm) from the back side of the generator to a stationary wall or building. For adequate maintenance and airflow clearance, the area above the generator should be at least 4 feet with a minimum of 3 feet at the front and ends of the enclosure.
This would include trees, shrubs and vegetation that could obstruct airflow. See the diagram on the installation drawing within the owner’s manual on under the specs link for details.
Generator exhaust contains DEADLY carbon monoxide gas. This dangerous gas can cause unconsciousness or death. Do not place the unit near windows, doors, fresh air intakes (furnaces, etc.) or any openings in the building or structure, including windows and doors of an attached garage.
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Does this self check and how long does it last on tank LP?
Craig Pujol
from Louisiana
August 30, 2012
Answer
When properly connected to a Generac automatic transfer switch this unit will do a weekly maintenance test.
Generac recommends a minimum 200 Gallon tank for proper emergency backup.
Fuel Consumption - LP
50% Load - 1.56 Gal/Hr
100% Load - 2.30 Gal/Hr
Generac recommends a minimum 200 Gallon tank for proper emergency backup.
Fuel Consumption - LP
50% Load - 1.56 Gal/Hr
100% Load - 2.30 Gal/Hr
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Can you suggest a generator package that will work with the Model 5449 Panel? Looking for something around 8-12kW. Thanks!
Andres
from Massachusetts
June 03, 2012
Answer
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.
Generac Guardian Model 5882 - 8kW
Generac Guardian Model 5883 - 10kW
Generac Guardian Model 5884 - 14kW
Generac Guardian Model 5882 - 8kW
Generac Guardian Model 5883 - 10kW
Generac Guardian Model 5884 - 14kW
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If I purchase a 14 KW Generac standby Gen with the 14 circuit switch, can I swap out the 40 amp breaker for a 50 amp?
Paul
from New Jersey
May 24, 2012
Answer
No, the internal wiring of the switch is not capable of handling the higher amperage rating. If you need a 50A breaker in the switch you need to purchase the generator by itself, model 5884, and then purchase the 16ckt switch, model RTS16EZA1, which has a 50A breaker.
Generac Model 5884
Generac Model RTS16EZA1
Generac Model 5884
Generac Model RTS16EZA1
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what are BTU for model 5884 ?
Don Tillman
from Pennsylvania
February 08, 2012
Answer
You can find the BTU ratings for model 5884 listed in the owner's manual on page 8 which can be found on the product page under the specs section.
156,000 BTU/HR at 50% Load
220,000 BTU/HR at Full Load
Owner's Manual
156,000 BTU/HR at 50% Load
220,000 BTU/HR at Full Load
Owner's Manual
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Hey Jim,
What size NG supply line is needed for a 5870 ?
3/4" or 1"
Thanks, Jeff
Jeff
from Pennsylvania
January 19, 2012
Answer
Pipe diameter is based on the distance the generator is from the fuel source and Generac recommends the following which should be confirmed by your installing plumber.
Max Distance 7/8kW Generac:
Natural Gas -
3/4" - 55 Feet
1" - 200 Feet
Liquid Propane -
3/4" - 165 Feet
1" - 570 Feet
Max Distance 7/8kW Generac:
Natural Gas -
3/4" - 55 Feet
1" - 200 Feet
Liquid Propane -
3/4" - 165 Feet
1" - 570 Feet
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Jim I have a 100 amp Pre-Nexus service rated transfer switch. Can I use this with a nexus generator? Ive heard there is some special wiring for the battery charger to work
Mike Noonan
from Michigan
April 18, 2011
Answer
There is a special kit that needs to be added to the switch to accept the 120V connection which provides the power to the internal generator controller for the charger. These kits are available from your local Generac dealer - Part Number: 0H93030SRV.


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How far does a generator has to be from my house?
Jim
from Massachusetts
February 04, 2011
Answer
The manufacturer recommends the back side of the unit to be set no less then 18 inches from any non-combustible surface and the sides of the unit need at least 36 inches for proper intake and exhaust.
Note: It is recommended to check with your city, county and state codes as they may differ from the manufacturers recommendations.
Note: It is recommended to check with your city, county and state codes as they may differ from the manufacturers recommendations.
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Is this generator (Model 5884) a good choice for off grid solar system backup. 14kw not essential circuit?
Avery Edwards
from Colorado
January 25, 2011
Answer
The Generac 5884 generator is specifically designed for emergency backup only and will not be warranted in an off-the-grid application.
Generac did come out with a new model specifically designed for off-the-grid and solar applications.
Off Grid Generator
Generac did come out with a new model specifically designed for off-the-grid and solar applications.
Off Grid Generator
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What kind of oil comes in the generator, and when it is time to change it? Can I run Mobile 1 Synthetic 5W30 year round in central Oklahoma?
Ron Hopper
from Oklahoma
January 24, 2011
Answer
The Generac standby generators are shipped with 5W30 oil in them and Generac does give the option to use 5W30 Synthetic in needed. The owner's manual covers all oil options and temperature ranges. Oil changes are determined by use and maintenance is also covered in the manual.
Owners Manual

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How long would the generator run on say a BBQ size propane tank?
Ryan
from Washington
January 23, 2011
Answer
The Generac standby generators are not designed to operate on a 20# propane tank and they recommend a minimum 100 Gal tank for minimum backup availability.
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Can this generator be anchored to the slab? If so, can you provide an anchor bolt layout
Gregg Deemer
from Texas
January 21, 2011
Answer
Generac's model 5885, as with all of their standby generators, are anchored to the pallet at all 4 corners with special anchors which can be used to anchor the unit directly to your concrete base using concrete bolts.
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