Product Description

8/7KW Air-Cooled Stand By Generator, Powers 8 Circuits Of Your Home Or Business Such As: Furnace, Water Heater, Kitchen, Including Refrigerator, Bathroom, Bedroom, Sump Pump, Family Room, True Power Technology Provides Safe Operation Of Sensitive Electronic Equipment & Appliances, Meets Ieee/Utility Standards, Easiest Installation With The Pre-Wired, Pre-Packaged 100A, Nema 1, Indoor Rated Only, Automatic Transfer Switch, OHVI Industrial Engine Designed Specifically For High-Demand Generator Applications, Offers Full Pressure Lubrication To Ensure Instant, Total Lubrication To Vital Parts, Patented, Whisper Test Low Speed Exercise Mode Offers Quietest Operation In Its Class.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #92069 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Guardian
• Model: 5501
• Number of items: 1

Features

• Convenient, hands-free operation with no fueling. No manual start. No extension cords. Runs on natural gas or liquid propane.
• Clean, smooth True Power Technology provides safe operation of sensitive electronics.
• Includes automatic transfer switch with 8 circuits protected (NEMA 1, indoor rated only)
• 8,000 Rated Watts
• CARB Compliant

Amazon.com Product Description
Experience fast-acting, automatic protection from power loss with the Generac Guardian Series 5501 8,000 / 7,000 Watt Air-Cooled Propane/Natural Gas Powered Automatic Standby Generator with Steel Enclosure. Ideal for home use, this generator powers up automatically and within seconds of a power outage without the need for any manual startup. Without any buttons to push or cords to plug in, an automatic standby generator starts up by itself even when you're away! Featuring easy installation, it comes pre-wired and packaged with virtually everything necessary to connect to your home's electrical system and existing LP or natural gas fuel supply, so you can be protected the next time the lights go out.

A 410cc Generac OHVI® Engine delivers reliable performance with its long-life design. View larger.

Standby generators power up automatically within seconds of a power outage to keep your family safe and comfortable. View larger.

This powerful generator comes pre-wired and equipped with the necessary installation gear. View larger.

Hands-Free Automatic Operation
When the power goes out, this generator eliminates the trouble of dealing with a fuse box in a dark basement or going outside in a storm to start a portable generator. After all LP or natural gas and electrical connections are completed, the Generac 5501 is ready to run 24/7 and requires absolutely no manual operation, no fueling, and no extension cords. The generator responds within seconds of power outages, so inconveniences like heat or air conditioning loss and burst pipes or spoiled food are quickly avoided.

Initial setup is easy. The generator arrives pre-wired and equipped with the necessary installation gear: an 8-circuit transfer switch (NEMA 1, indoor-rated only), pre-wired conduits, an outdoor connection box, a flexible fuel line pigtail, and a composite mounting pad. (Additional items and tools may be needed to complete the installation to meet local codes. Consult a licensed professional for further details.)

The unit can be programmed to perform a weekly exercise at the time of your choice, so it will be ready for continuous and reliable operation on a moment's notice.

Superior Technology for Secure Output, Quiet Operation, and Durability
Thanks to Generac's exclusive True Power Technology, this generator provides clean, continuous power, so sensitive electronics and microchip appliances like laptops and HVAC equipment can be operated without the worry that unexpected power surges bring. The ultra-quiet design means that noise levels during self-tests are 1/3 quieter than portable generators, so your daily routine is unaffected.

The generator's corrosion-resistant, galvanized steel enclosure is protected by Generac's proprietary RhinoCoat system--a unique process that binds the paint to the metal surface for a long-lasting, durable finish. This allows the generator to sit outdoors and withstand harsh weather conditions without developing an unsightly appearance.

Like all Generac generators, this model is UL (Underwriters Laboratories) listed for safety.

Rugged, Worry-Free Design
The generator features the 410cc Generac OHVI® Engine, an exclusive air-cooled generator engine with a high-performance design that can accommodate large electrical loads. The engine optimizes power to respond swiftly to changing conditions. To add to your peace of mind, the engine requires routine maintenance only once every two years, or after 200 hours of use.

This Generac generator meets CARB requirements. It requires a Group 26R 12-volt minimum 350 CCA battery (sold separately).

What's in the Box
Generac Guardian Series 5501 8,000 / 7,000 Watt (LP/NG) Automatic Standby Steel Generator; 100 Amp NEMA 1 automatic transfer switch with 8-circuit load center; 30-foot, 5-foot, and 2-foot pre-wired conduits; outdoor connection box; 1-foot flexible fuel line pigtail; composite mounting pad; installation guide and owner's manual.

From the Manufacturer
Guardian home standby generators automatically supply electricity to pre-selected circuits during a utility power outage. Our pre-packaged, pre-wired systems make installation fast, easy and so affordable, you'll wonder why you didn't buy one sooner. And with Guardian, the kilowatt ratings we list are the kilowatt ratings you get. Unlike our competitors who only cover a percentage of the standby loads, Guardian covers the entire load, for the full duration of the power outage. The Guardian 8 kW standby generator provides the cleanest and most affordable pre-wired, pre-packaged power protection on the market. It comes standard with an 8 circuit automatic transfer switch that protects critical circuits in your home. And like all Guardian generators, it is UL listed for safety.

Customer Reviews

Florida confort and peace
I do have the previous model, what is the same thing but a different "box" I did have it 2 day before Katrina and here in Hollywood we did have-it Purdy good. Well of course I did not have a perfect installation but everything got hock-up in less the 8 hours. This kit is perfect. The automatic switch box makes the generator kick-in in 30 seconds from a power outage, and switch back-in by itself. I did select this unit because I have an AC who draw 13 amps a 230 1 ph. and all the light, PCs, Tv and small thing draw no more than 2 Amps a 115v. No hot water or oven. And I can't have the cafe going with the toaster Oh well I can have-it all because I'm cheap...

I didn't want to be independent from the gas company, and then I did install a liquid propane system. When Wilma past-by I did run the unit almost 24 hrs a day and I did consume about 75 to 100# of LP a day what is expensive but cheaper then gas and you can store-it for a long theme. Also Propane can be find faster than gas, because gas station need electricity...

For the noise level, I didn't have any complaints from Nabors or if I'm in one room away I can barely hear-it. The control is very simple. Spot the breaker you want to be cover, disconnect-it and connect the wires to the new circuit. It's that easy.

The only thing you will need is a battery, oil, a base to install it, gas line (1" pipe minimum) and regulator. The unit is complete by itself, easy to install, be careful it's 800#, a bit heavy for one guy... Read the book it's short and simple, the set-up takes a minute, the governor is a bit tutchy to adjust especially when there a full load starts. For the maintenance, I change the oil, oil filter and the air filter one a year keep an eye on the gas and that-it. Notice the unit cover is painted with a good quality cook enamels, I have it expose to the sun and rain, after 3 years it look like new still.

To be on a safe side have an electrician doing the electric system and the gas Co. to do the line work. And for not a arm and a leg you will be sleeping with peace and comfort.

PS Sorry for my french, I'm a handy man more then a writer...