Generac Protector 48/48 kW, 1800rpm, Standby Generator, Aluminum Enclosure SCAQMD Compliant - Low Speed - RG04845C

The Generac Protector 48/48 kW, 1800rpm, Standby Generator, Aluminum Enclosure SCAQMD Compliant - Low Speed units provide power for essential appliances and modern technologies during outages, ensuring uninterrupted comfort. They offer flexible installation, cost-effectiveness, quiet operation, and intuitive controls. Supported by 24/7 customer support at our headquarters and a nationwide network of over 6,000 dealers. Featuring a powerful liquid-cooled engine in a compact design, perfect for limited spaces. Neutral styling blends discreetly into landscaping, with clean-burning fuel options from natural gas to LP. safeguards your household's essential electrical circuits, ensuring they remain operational during power outages. It is a cost-effective automatic standby generator, providing crucial protection at approximately half the price of installing central air conditioning.

Innovative Design & Prototype Testing are key components of GENERAC’S success in “IMPROVING POWER BY DESIGN.” But it doesn’t stop there. Total commitment to component testing, reliability testing, environmental testing, destruction and life testing, plus testing to applicable CSA, NEMA, EGSA, and other standards, allows you to choose GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS with the confidence that these systems will provide superior performance.

Test Criteria: Prototype tested, system torsional tested, NEMA MG1-22 Evaluation, Motor Starting Ability

Mobile Link™ Connectivity: Free with select Protector Series standby generator sets, Mobile Link Wi-Fi allows users to monitor generator status from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet, or PC. Easily access information such as the current operating status and maintenance alerts. Users can connect an account to an authorized service provider for fast, friendly, and proactive service. With Mobile Link, users are taken care of before the next power outage.

Solid-State, Frequency Compensated Voltage Regulation: This state-of-the-art power maximizing regulation system is standard on all Generac models. It provides optimized FAST RESPONSE to changing load conditions and MAXIMUM MOTOR STARTING CAPABILITY by electronically torquematching the surge loads to the engine. Digital voltage regulation at ±1%.

Single Source Service Response: From Generac’s extensive service network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the engine to the smallest electronic component.

Generac Transfer Switches: Long life and reliability are synonymous with GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS. One reason for this confidence is the GENERAC product line is offered with its own transfer systems and controls for total system compatibility.

• Two-Line LCD Multilingual Digital Evolution™ Controller (English / Spanish / French / Portuguese) with external viewing window for easy indication of generator status and breaker position.
• Isochronous Electronic Governor
• Sound Attenuated Enclosure
• Closed Coolant Recovery System
• Smart Battery Charger
• UV/Ozone Resistant Hoses
• ±1% Voltage Regulation
• Field Convertible Fuel Type With No Mechanical Adjustment Required.
• 5 Year Limited Warranty
• UL 2200 Listed
• Listed and labeled by the Southwest Research Institute allowing installation as close as 18 in (457 mm) to a structure*
  

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

• Generator Specifications:
  • Type: Synchronous
  • Rotor Insulation Class: F
  • Stator Insulation Class H
  • Telephone Interference Factor (TIF): <50
  • Alternator Output Leads 1-Phase: 4 wire
  • Alternator Output Leads 3-Phase: 6 wire
  • Bearings: Sealed Ball
  • Coupling: Flexible Disc
  • Excitation System: Direct
    
    
• Voltage Regulation:
  • Type: Electronic
  • Sensing: Single Phase
  • Regulation: ± 1%
    
    
• Governor Specifications:
  • Type: Electronic
  • Frequency Regulation: Isochronous
  • Steady State Regulation: ± 0.25%
    
    
• Electrical System:
  • Battery Charge Alternator: 12 Volt 35 Amp
  • Static Battery Charger: 2.5 Amp
  • Recommended Battery (battery not included): Group 27F (48kW), 725CCA
  • System Voltage: 12 Volts
    
    
• Generator Features:
  • Revolving field heavy duty generator
  • Directly connected to the engine
  • Operating temperature rise 120° C above 40° C ambient
  • Class H insulation is NEMA rated
  • Class F insulation is NEMA rated
  • All models fully prototyped tested
    
    
• Enclosure Features:
  • Aluminum weather protective enclosure: Ensures protection against mother nature. 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.
  • SAE: Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation
    
    
• Engine Specifications:
  • Make: Generac
  • Model: In-line 4 cylinder
  • Cylinders: 4
  • Displacement (Liters): 4.5
  • Bore (in / mm): 4.5 / 114.3
  • Stroke (in / mm): 4.25 / 107.95
  • Compression Ratio: 9:9:1
  • Intake Air System: Naturally Aspirated
  • Lifter Type: Hydraulic
    
    
• Engine Lubrication System
  • Oil Pump Type: Gear
  • Oil Filter Type: Full Flow Spin-On Cartridge
  • Crankcase Capacity (qt/l): 12 / 11
    
    
• Engine Cooling System
  • Type: Glycol 50 / 50 Mix
  • Water Pump: Belt driven
  • Fan Speed (rpm): 2,100
  • Fan Diameter 48kW (in/cm): 20 (50.8)
  • Fan Mode: Pusher
    
    
• Fuel System
  • Fuel Type: Natural Gas, Propane Vapor
  • Fuel Shut Off Solenoid: Standard
  • LP Fuel Pressure: 7– 14 in Water Column
  • NG Fuel Pressure: 3.5 - 14 in Water Column
    

  (All ratings in accordance with BS5514, ISO3046, ISO8528, SAE J1349, and DIN6271).

• RG048 Generator Output Voltage/kW - 60 Hz
  • 120 / 240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf:
    • kW LPG: 48
    • Amp LPG: 200
    • kW Nat. Gas: 48
    • Amp Nat. Gas: 200
    • CB Size (Both): 200
  • 120 / 208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf:
    • kW LPG: 48
    • Amp LPG: 167
    • kW Nat. Gas: 48
    • Amp Nat. Gas: 167
    • CB Size (Both): 175
  • 120 / 240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf:
    • kW LPG: 48
    • Amp LPG: 144
    • kW Nat. Gas: 48
    • Amp Nat. Gas: 144
    • CB Size (Both): 150
  • 277 / 480 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf:
    • kW LPG: 48
    • Amp LPG: 72
    • kW Nat. Gas: 48
    • Amp Nat. Gas: 72
    • CB Size (Both): 80
      
      
• RG048 Surge Capacity in AMPS (Voltage Dip @ < .4 pf)
  • 120 / 240 V, 1Ø:
    • 15%: 100
    • 30%: 300
  • 120 / 208 V, 3Ø:
    • 15%: 118
    • 30%: 242
  • 120 / 240 V, 3Ø:
    • 15%: 144
    • 30%: 260
  • 277 / 480 V, 3Ø:
    • 15%: 64
    • 30%: 123
      
      
• RG048 Engine Fuel Consumption
  • Exercise cycle (Natural Gas)
    • (ft³ / hr): 101
    • (m³/h): 2.86
    • (gal/hr): 0.67
  • Exercise cycle (Propane)
    • (ft³ / hr): 24.5
    • (l/hr): 2.54
  • 25% of rated load (Natural Gas)
    • (ft³ / hr): 201
    • (m³/h): 5.7
    • (gal/hr): 2.88
  • 25% of rated load (Propane)
    • (ft³ / hr): 104.7
    • (l/hr): 10.9
  • 50% of rated load (Natural Gas)
    • (ft³ / hr): 336
    • (m³/h): 9.5
    • (gal/hr): 4.16
  • 50% of rated load (Propane)
    • (ft³ / hr): 151.3
    • (l/hr): 15.7
  • 75% of rated load (Natural Gas)
    • (ft³ / hr): 447
    • (m³/h): 12.7
    • (gal/hr): 5.28
  • 75% of rated load (Propane)
    • (ft³ / hr): 192
    • (l/hr): 20
  • 100% of rated load (Natural Gas)
    • (ft³ / hr): 604
    • (m³/h): 17.1
    • (gal/hr): 6.61
  • 100% of rated load (Propane)
    • (ft³ / hr): 240.4
    • (l/hr): 25

  Note: Fuel pipe must be sized for full load. For Btu content, multiply ft³/hr x 2,520 (LP) or ft³/hr x 1,000 (NG) For megajoule content, multiply m³/hr x 93.15 (LP) or m³/hr x 37.26 (NG) Refer to “Emissions Data Sheets” for maximum fuel flow for EPA and SCAQMD permitting purposes. STANDBY RATING: Standby ratings apply to installations served by a reliable utility source. The standby rating is applicable to varying loads for the duration of a power utage. There is no overload capability for this rating. Ratings are in accordance with ISO-3046-1. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Engine Cooling
  • Air flow (inlet air including alternator and combustion air in CFM / cmm): 2,829 / 80.1
  • System coolant capacity (gal / liters): 2.9 / 11
  • Heat rejection to coolant (BTU per hr/MJ per hr): 201,600
  • Maximum operation air temperature on radiator (°F /°C): 150 / 66
  • Maximum ambient temperature: (°F / °C) 140 / 60
    
    
• Combustion Requirements
  • Flow at rated power (scfm / cmm): 92.7 / 2.6
    
    
• Sound Emissions (In exercise mode)
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator in exercise mode*: 68
  • Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator operating at normal load*: 72
    
    
• Exhaust
  • Exhaust flow at rated output (scfm / cmm): 104 / 2.9
  • Exhaust temperature at muffler outlet (°F / °C): 945 / 507
    
    
• Engine Parameters
  • Rated Synchronous rpm: 1,800
    
    
• Power Adjustment For Ambient Conditions
  • Temperature Deration 3% for every 10°C above 25°C (1.65% for every 10°F above 77°F)
  • Altitude Deration: 1% for every 100 m above 183 m (3% for every 1,000 ft. above 600 ft.)
    
    
• Controller Features:
  • Two-line multilingual LCD: Simple user interface for ease of operation.
  • Mode:
    • AUTO: Automatic Start on Utility failure. 7 day exerciser
    • OFF: Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate.
    • MANUAL: Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place.
  • Programmable start delay between 10 – 30 seconds: Standard 10 sec
  • Engine Start Sequence: Cyclic cranking: 16 sec on, 7 rest (90 sec maximum duration)
  • Engine Warm-up: 5 sec
  • Engine Cool-Down: 1 min
  • Starter Lock-out: Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec after engine has stopped.
  • Smart Battery Charger: Standard
  • Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection: Standard
  • Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
  • Overspeed Shutdown: Standard, 72 Hz
  • High Temperature Shutdown: Standard
  • Overcrank Protection: Standard
  • Safety Fused: Standard
  • Failure to Transfer Protection: Standard
  • Low Battery Protection: Standard
  • 50 Event Run Log: Standard
  • Future Set Capable Exerciser: Standard
  • Incorrect Wiring Protection: Standard
  • Internal Fault Protection: Standard
  • Common External Fault Capability: Standard
  • Governor Failure Protection: Standard

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• Air-Cooled Product & short lead time Liquid-Cooled Product (60kW and smaller)
  • Orders cancelled within 6 weeks of original ship date – 10% CANCELLATION FEE
  • Shipped Orders – 15% CANCELLATION FEE
  • Orders cancelled within 72 hours (calendar) of receipt – NO FEE
• Long lead time Liquid-Cooled Product (80kW to 150kW)
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• Protector Plus / Configured Product
  • Cancellation within 20 weeks of original ship date – 10% CANCELLATION FEE
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  • Cancellation within 16 weeks of original ship date – 30% CANCELLATION FEE
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