Product Description

17/16KW Air-Cooled Stand By Generator, Powers 16 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, Generac's 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: #110710 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Guardian
• Model: 5504
• 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.
• Patented Quiet-Test low speed exercise mode
• Includes automatic transfer switch with 16 circuits protected (NEMA 1, indoor rated only)
• 17,000 Rated Watts. CARB Compliant.

Amazon.com Product Description
Experience fast-acting, automatic protection from power loss with the Generac Guardian Series 5504 17,000 / 16,000 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 992cc Generac OHVI® Engine delivers reliable performance with its long-life design. View larger.

The external panel features a main line circuit, at-a-glance status indicator, and GFCI outlet for outdoor power needs.

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

This automatic standby generator offers simple, digital controls.

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 5504 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: a 16-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. For convenience, it also offers clear, digital controls, an at-a-glance status indicator, and an external GFCI outlet to accomodate your outdoor power needs.

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. Also featuring Generac's patented Quiet-Test technology, this generator is truly neighborhood-friendly: it's self-test mode is as hushed as an idling car to ensure that 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 992cc 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 525 CCA battery (sold separately).

What's in the Box
Generac Guardian Series 5504 17,000/ 16,000 Watt Automatic Standby Steel Generator; 100 Amp NEMA 1 automatic transfer switch with 16-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 17 kW standby generator provides the quietest, cleanest and most affordable pre-wired, pre-packaged power protection on the market. It comes standard with a 16 circuit automatic transfer switch that protects most critical circuits in your home. For extra convenience, this model has a digital control panel, external main circuit breaker, system status LED, maintenance interval LED, and an external GFCI outlet for outdoor power needs.

Customer Reviews

Emergency Blessing
We own a standby Guardian generator and are very happy with the product. Living in a wooded area, we lose power often during wind and rain storms. In the event of an outtage, the lights go dark for approx 30 seconds and then LIGHTS! We have septic & well, and a small child so for us this was a necessity.

Bad Product
I have a Generac 12Kw generator I bought 3 years ago. It ran automatically 12 minutes a week to exercise the engine. In the 3 years it has powered my home about a total of 2 hours. It was warranted for 2 years. Just before Gustav hit the gulf coast the generator bit the dust. Between Gustav and Ike I had a Generac dealer check out the problem. The problem ended up being major. After the tech came out 3 times he found the rotor to be bad. We found out the thursday before Ike arrived. I went ahead and evacuated. When I came back from Ike I took the generator apart and brought the rotor to another dealer for a double check. The tech at that dealer said that he had changed out 3 or 4 of the rotors on the same model. He said they were faulty built rotors. I contacted Generac about the faulty rotor and they said to tell them the whole story in writing and they would see if they could cover the rotor. Right now I am sitting here with a useless generator and Generac will not send me a new rotor unless I let the highest price Generac dealer install the rotor at what ever price they want to charge for labor. Believe me, you don't want to buy a generac generator. I have heard other stories about them. A 3 year warranty is really not good on something that doesn't run but a couple of hours in 3 years. This generator cost me a total of $3200 just to hear it exercise itself for 3 years. I am trying to make up my mind to spend another $240 to have it go out again. If you don't have power outages but a few minutes a year it's not worth the trouble. Do not depend on it. My neighbor across the street bought one for a 6600 sq.ft. home before the hurricane's hit this summer and they never was able to use theirs. The company that installed it had to replace it with another. It was a big Carrier generator.