Generac 20/17 KW 3 Phase Air Cooled Standby Generator, Aluminum Enclosure - 7077

TheGenerac 20/17 KW 3 Phase Air Cooled Standby Generator, Aluminum Enclosure is one of the most robust air-cooled generators available today. Designed to deliver reliable whole-house backup power, it offers peace of mind for numerous homes, ensuring continuity during power outages. Ideal for residential settings, this generator combines power and efficiency to meet diverse household needs.

Mobile Link™ Remote Monitoring, included with every Guardian Series Home standby generator, enables you to check your generator's status from anywhere worldwide using a smartphone, tablet, or PC. This feature allows easy access to the current operational status and maintenance notifications.

• True Power™ Electrical Technology
• Two-line multilingual digital LCD Evolution™ controller (English/Spanish/French/Portuguese)
• Two transfer switch options available: 100 amp 16 circuit switch or 200 amp service rated smart switch
• Electronic governor
• System status & maintenance interval LED indicators
• Standard Wi-Fi® connectivity available on -1 models
• Sound attenuated enclosure
• Flexible fuel line connector
• Natural gas or LP gas operation
• 5 Year limited warranty
• Listed and labeled for installation as close as 18 in (457 mm) to a structure mm) to a structure.*
  

*Must be located away from doors, windows, and fresh air intakes and in accordance with local codes.

• Engine
  • Generac G-Force design: Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased fuel efficiency. Plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma moly rings help the engine run cooler, reducing oil consumption and resulting in longer engine life.
  • Quiet-Test™: Greatly reduces sound output and fuel consumption during bi-weekly exercise.
  • “Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder walls: Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life.
  • Electronic ignition/spark advance: These features combine to assure smooth, quick starting every time
  • Full pressure lubrication system: Pressurized lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance, and longer engine life. Now featuring up to a 2 year/200 hour oil change interval.
  • Low oil pressure shutdown system: Shutdown protection prevents catastrophic engine damage due to low oil.
  • High temperature shutdown: Prevents damage due to overheating.
• Generator
  • Revolving field: Allows for a smaller, light weight unit that operates 25% more efficiently than a revolving armature generator.
  • Skewed stator: Produces a smooth output waveform for compatibility with electronic equipment.
  • Displaced phase excitation: Maximizes motor starting capability.
  • Automatic voltage regulation: Regulating output voltage to ±1% prevents damaging voltage spikes.
  • UL 2200 listed: For your safety.
• Evaluation Controls
  • AUTO/MANUAL/OFF illuminated buttons: Select the operating mode and provide easy, at-a-glance status indication in any condition.
  • Two-line multilingual LCD: Provides homeowners easily visible logs of history, maintenance, and events up to 50 occurrences.
  • Sealed, raised buttons: Smooth, weather-resistant user interface for programming and operations.
  • Utility voltage sensing: Constantly monitors utility voltage, defaults 132 V dropout, 175 V pick up.
  • Generator voltage sensing: Constantly monitors generator voltage to verify the cleanest power is delivered to the home.
  • Utility interrupt delay: Prevents nuisance startups of the engine, adjustable 2–1500 seconds from the factory default setting of 5 seconds by a qualified dealer.
  • Engine warm-up: Verifies engine is ready to assume the load. Setpoint approximately 5 seconds.
  • Engine cool-down: Allows engine to cool prior to shutdown. Setpoint approximately 1 minute.
  • Programmable exercise: Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages by running the generator for 5 minutes every other week. Offers a selectable setting for weekly or monthly operation, providing flexibility and potentially lower fuel costs to the owner.
  • Smart battery charger: Delivers charge to the battery only when needed at varying rates depending on outdoor air temperature. Compatible with lead acid and AGM-style batteries.
  • Electronic governor: Maintains constant 60 Hz frequency
• Unit
  • SAE weather protective enclosure: Sound attenuated enclosures ensure quiet operation and protection against mother nature, withstanding winds up to 150 mph (241 km/h). Hinged key locking roof panel for security. Lift-out front for easy access to all routine maintenance items. Electrostatically applied textured epoxy paint for added durability.
  • Enclosed critical grade muffler: Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit to prevent injuries.
  • Small, compact, attractive: Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation, as close as 18 in (457 mm) away from a structure.
• Installation System
  • 14 in (35.6 cm) flexible fuel line connector: Listed ANSI Z21.75/CSA 6.27 outdoor appliance connector for the required connection to the gas supply piping.
  • Integral sediment trap: Meets IFGC and NFPA 54 installation requirements
• Connectivity (Wi-Fi equipped models only)
  • Ability to view generator status: Monitor your generator with a smartphone, tablet, or computer at any time via the Mobile Link application for complete peace of mind.
  • Ability to view generator Exercise/Run and Total Hours: Review the generator's complete protection profile for exercise hours and total hours.
  • Ability to view generator maintenance information: Provides maintenance information for your specific model generator when scheduled maintenance is due.
  • Monthly report with previous month’s activity: Detailed monthly reports provide historical generator information.
  • Ability to view generator battery information: Built in battery diagnostics displaying current state of the battery.
  • Weather information: Provides detailed local ambient weather conditions for generator location.

• Generator
  • Rated maximum continuous power capacity (LP): 20,000 Watts*
  • Rated maximum continuous power capacity (NG): 17,000 Watts*
  • Rated voltage: 208
  • Rated maximum continuous load current – 240 volts (LP / NG): 69.4 /59.0
  • Total Harmonic Distortion: Less than 5%
  • Main line circuit breaker: 80 Amp
  • Phase: 3
  • Number of rotor poles: 2
  • Rated AC frequency: 60 Hz
  • Power factor: 0.8
  • Battery requirement (not included): 12 Volts, Group 26R 540 CCA Minimum or Group 35AGM 650 CCA Minimum
  • Unit weight (lb/kg): 466/211
  • Dimensions (L x W x H) in / cm: 48 x 25 x 29 / 121.9 x 63.5 x 73.7
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator operating at normal load**: 67
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator in Quiet-Test™ low-speed exercise mode**: 58
  • Exercise duration: 5 min
• Engine
  • Engine type: GENERAC G-Force 1000 Series
  • Number of cylinders: 2
  • Displacement: 999 cc
  • Cylinder block: Aluminum w/ cast iron sleeve
  • Valve arrangement: Overhead valve
  • Ignition system: Solid-state w/ magneto
  • Governor system: Electronic
  • Compression ratio: 9:5:1
  • Starter: 12 VDC
  • Oil capacity including filter: Approx. 1.9 qt/ 1.8 L
  • Operating rpm: 3,600
  • Fuel consumption:
  • Natural Gas ft³/hr (m³/hr)
    • 1/2 Load: 219 (6.20)
    • Full Load: 307 (8.69)
  • Liquid Propane ft3/hr (gal/hr) [L/hr]
    • 1/2 Load: 87 (2.39) [9.03]
    • Full Load: 130 (3.56) [13.48]
  
  

  Note: Fuel pipe must be sized for full load. Required fuel pressure to generator fuel inlet at all load ranges -3.5–7.0 in water column (0.87–1.74 kPa) for NG, 10–12 in water column (2.49–2.99 kPa) for LP gas. For BTU content, multiply ft3/hr x 2500 (LP) or ft3/hr x 1000 (NG). For Megajoule content, multiply m³/hr x 93.15 (LP) or m³/hr x 37.26 (NG).

• Controls
  • Two-line plain text multilingual LCD: Simple user interface for easy operation.
  • Mode buttons:
    • AUTO:Automatic start on utility failure. Weekly, Bi-Weekly, or Monthly selectable exerciser.
    • MANUAL/TEST (start): Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place.
    • OFF: Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate.
  • Ready to Run/Maintenance messages: Standard
  • Engine run hours indication: Standard
  • Programmable start delay between 2–1500 seconds: Standard (programmable by dealer only)
  • Utility voltage loss/Return to utility adjustable (brownout setting): From 121-148 V / 175-187 V
  • Future set capable exerciser/Exercise set error warning: Standard
  • Run/Alarm/Maintenance logs: 50 events each
  • Engine start sequence: Cyclic cranking: 16 sec on, 7 sec rest (90 sec maximum duration).
  • Starter lock-out: Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec after engine has stopped.
  • Smart Battery Charger: Standard
  • Charger Fault/Missing AC Warning: Standard
  • Low Battery/Battery Problem Protection and Battery Condition Indication: Standard
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection: Standard
  • Under-Frequency/Overload/Stepper Overcurrent Protection: Standard
  • Safety Fused/Fuse Problem Protection: Standard
  • Automatic Low Oil Pressure/High Oil Temperature Shutdown: Standard
  • Overcrank/Overspeed (@ 72 Hz)/rpm Sense Loss Shutdown: Standard
  • High Engine Temperature Shutdown: Standard
  • Internal Fault/Incorrect Wiring Protection: Standard
  • Common External Fault Capability: Standard
  • Field Upgradable Firmware: Standard
  
  

  Rating definitions - Optional Standby: Applicable for supplying backup power for the duration of the utility power outage with correct maintenance performed. No overload capability is available for this rating. (All ratings in accordance with BS5514, ISO3046, UL2200, and DIN6271).
  
  * Maximum kilovolt amps and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel BTU/megajoule content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power decreases approximately 3.5% for each 1,000 ft (304.8 m) above sea level; and also will decrease approximately 1% for each 10 °F (6 °C) above 60 °F (16 °C).
  
  **Sound levels are taken from the front of the generator. Sound levels taken from other sides of the generator may be higher depending on installation parameters.

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