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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
20,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Kohler
- 20kW (LPG) / 18kW (NG) Air-Cooled Standby Generator
- Protects your home and family during a power outage
- Kohler Command PRO® OHV Engine
- Meets emission regulations for U.S. EPA & California
- Powerful and reliable engine with hydraulic valve lifters
- New 100% Corrosion-Proof Aluminum Enclosure
- Aluminum base can be mounted on gravel or cement pad
- Meets 181 MPH wind rating; Impact-resistant down to -30° F
- Powerful Performance w/ PowerBoost™ Technology
- Greater motor-starting ability for large electrical loads
- Premium Power Quality (+/-1% Voltage Regulation)
- Protects sophisticated electronics with low distortion (<5%THD)
- Fast Response Time
- Kohler™ generators restore power in as little as 10 seconds
- New Silencer Reduces Sound Levels & Provides Quiet Operation
- Maintains neighborhood solitude - approx 69 dB(A) at 7 m (23 ft)
- RDC2 (6-Button) Digital Controller
- Glare-resistant, 2-line 16-character display - No More Codes
- Easily view ATS status via LED lights on controller
- OnCue® Plus Remote Monitoring System (Included)
- Built-in Ethernet card, no hardware needed for OnCue
- Easier Installation
- Streamline design reduces time required to install generator
- Installation Flexibility*
- Can be installed within 18" of a building / home
- *Always check local building codes
- Premium Warranty - 5-year/2,000-hour limited warranty
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
20RCA
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
20000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
18000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
20000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
161 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
281 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.3 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.9 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.
69 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (500 CCA)
Enclosure
Aluminum
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12v Auto Start
CC
999 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Overview
Weight
555 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Warranty
5 Years
Product Length
47 Inches
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Width
26.2 Inches
Product Height
32.2 Inches
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(2)
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9
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Optional Accessories
10
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