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Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
22,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac OHVI
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- 22kW (LPG) / 19.5kW (NG) Guardian Air-Cooled Standby Generator
- Protects your home and family during a power outage
- Includes Mobile Link™ Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring*
- Monitor generator status on a smart phone, tablet or PC
- *Requires internet connection and wireless router
- *Automatic Operation Only*
- Fully automatic operation when paired w/ Generac Smart Switch (Not Included)
- 5-Year Limited Warranty
- Plus 24/7-365 Customer Support
- Have your questions answered when it's convenient for you
- Generac's G-Force Engine
- Specifically designed for the demanding environment standby generators endure
- Full pressure lubrication system w/ 2 year oil change interval
- Operates On Clean Burning, Efficient Natural Gas or LP (Vapor)
- Connects to your existing LP or natural gas fuel supply
- True Power Electrical Technology
- Less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for utility grade power
- Automatic Digital Voltage Regulation (+/-1%)
- Allows for faster response time & maximum motor starting ability
- Evolution™ 2.0 Digital Controller
- Multilingual, 2-Line LCD display for simple, straightforward operation
- Programmable-exerciser lets you set how often & what time generator will self-test
- Quiet-Test™ Self-Test Mode
- Low RPM, 5 or 12 minute test for reduced noise and fuel consumption
- Tough, Durable All-Aluminum Sound Attenuated Enclosure
- RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish keeps enclosure protected from the elements
- Installation Flexibility*
- Can be installed within 18" of a building; *Always check local building codes
- Generac Standby Generators & Engines - Built In The USA*
- Built in the USA using domestic & foreign parts
- Additional Features:
- Flexible fuel line and Direct-To-Dirt composite mounting pad
- Built-in Battery Charger (Battery Sold Separately)
****Please Note - Product Shown With Optional Fascia Kit***
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Carbon monoxide which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
7042
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
466 Pounds
CARB Compliant
Yes
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
Installation Available
Yes
UPC
696471074208
Additional Model Numbers
70422, 7042
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
22000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
19500 Watts
LP Power Capacity
22000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
203 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
306 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
2.53 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
3.9 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
91.7 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.
67 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included
Enclosure
Aluminum
Circuit Breaker Size
100 Amps
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring
Yes
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
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
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Product Questions
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What type of fuel does this standby run on?
Gerald
from Florida
May 16, 2018
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