(Generac Guardian 17 kW): Gensets Aluminum 1-Phase

…Aluminum Enclosed, Nexus Controller

This standby generator is best suited for: 1)medium to large-sized homes (recommended for residences 3400 - 4500 square feet); 2)small or home-based businesses (if they require single-phase 120/240-volt electricity).

This is Generac's gensets-compatible 17 kW aluminum-enclosed Guardian standby, a sensible choice for coastal regions - or for any application in an area of dense humidity. In our recommended application (square footage 3400 - 4500), 17 kW gensets compatible unit will run a healthy combination of appliances and up to a 5-ton central AC, while lighting your home's central living quarters plus multiple bathrooms and bedrooms. We don't consider this gensets compatible model a whole-house generator, but it will power enough to eliminate most of the inconveniences associated with picking and choosing loads. In many applications, it should also start and run central electric heat, though this may limit its excess capacity. Generac Guardian gensets-compatible standby products are best used with company's own RTS-Series transfer equipment (designed for seamless compatibility with Guardian line's standard Nexus controller). The 17 kW gensets-compatible Guardian harbors auto voltage regulation for load protection, and Generac's trademarked OHVI powerplant (with a 2-year/200-hour oil-change interval). Motor has lightweight aluminum block and cast-iron cylinder sleeve for durability. Full line of maintenance products and parts available, as well as support from company's nationwide service network of highly-skilled technicians. This gensets-compatible generator is CARB approved, available to California residents.

Important: Please see the shipping tab for information regarding the liftgate shipping option and residential versus commercial deliveries.
At present, all Generac non-inverter generator models sold by T-Rex must ship to commercial address (non-residence); we apologize for any inconvenience caused by this policy change!

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(Generac Guardian 17 kW): Gensets Aluminum 1-Phase

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Model: 5886-1
Price: $3,953.00

Model Specs

Manufacturer: Generac Guardian
Model #: 5886
Color: Grey
Enclosure: Aluminum
Engine Make: Generac
Transfer Switch Included?: No
Price: $3,953.00

Output
Rated Power (Natural Gas): 16000 Watts
Rated Power (Liquid Propane): 17000 Watts
Phase: 1
Frequency: 60 Hz
Voltage: 120/240
Rated Amps: 66.6(NG)/70.8(LP)
Rotor Poles: 2
Mainline Circuit Breaker: 65 Amps

Motor/Performance
Engine Type: OHVI™ V-Twin
Intake Method: Carburetor
Cylinder Block: Aluminum
HP/cc: NA/992
Number of Cylinders: 2
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Lubrication Method: Pressurized
Valve Arrangement: Overhead
Engine Cooling: Air
Engine rpm: 3600
Fan Type: NA
Governor System: Electronic
Ignition System: Electronic
Starter Voltage (DC): 12
Battery Required (Volts/Cold-Cranking Amps): 12/525 (Not Included)
Startup Delay (After Power Interruption): Programmable (10-30 Seconds)
Engine Warm-Up Duration: 5 Seconds
Engine Cool-Down Period: 1 Minute
Fuel Type: Natural Gas(NG)/Liquid Propane(LP)
Fuel Consumption (NG @ 50% Load): 183 Cubic Feet/Hour
Fuel Consumption (NG @ Full Load): 261 Cubic Feet/Hour
Fuel Consumption (LP @ 50% Load): 1.61 Gallons/Hour
Fuel Consumption (LP @ Full Load): 2.57 Gallons/Hour

Convenience Features
Automatic Voltage Regulation: Yes
Low-Voltage Shutdown: Yes
High-Voltage Shutdown: Yes
Low-Oil Shutdown: Yes
Overspeed Shutdown: Yes
High-Temperature Shutdown: Yes
Starter-Overcrank Protection: Yes
Low-Battery Protection: Yes
Built-In Battery Charging Capability: Yes
UL Listed: Yes
External-Fault Capability: Yes
Internal-Fault Protection: Yes
Incorrect-Wiring Protection: Yes
Mainline Circuit-Breaker Protection: Yes
Safety Fusing: Yes

Measurables
Weight: 421 lbs
Dimensions (Inches): 48L x 25W x 29H
Decibels (@ Exercise - 7 Meters): 60
Decibels (@ Full Load - 7 Meters): 66
Compliance: 50-State US

Additional Features
Can be prepped on the ground for liquid propane or natural-gas operation
20-amp GFCI duplex outlet
992 cubic centimeter 2-cylinder motor
All Guardian models equipped with electronic speed governor
Automatic voltage regulation maintains electrical output to +/-1%
Aluminum enclosure perfect for salt-air & coastal climates
Mainline circuit breaker helps guard against generator overload

Spec Sheet Pdf

Generac Guardian-Series Air-Cooled Brochure
Guardian 17 kW Spec Sheet
Generac Accessories Brochure for Standby Generators Accessories Brochure for Generac Standby Models

Warranty

3-year manufacturer's limited warranty

Shipping

NOTE: all Generac non-inverter generator models sold by T-Rex must ship to a commercial or business address (cannot ship to a residence). Policy change does not apply to shipments from any other manufacturer!

The T-REX Free Shipping Pledge:
The manufacturers we work with are large concerns that ship multiple items each day. This enables them to attain the best shipping rates available. T-REX passes these savings on to our customers by providing free shipping to any commercial or residential address in the continental United States. This is the T-REX pledge. We will adhere to it even when a freight carrier adds one-time or unanticipated shipping fees. Try obtaining these terms from another Internet-based generator seller. You will not find a more customer-friendly policy than ours.

About Lift Gates:
Typical delivery trucks are designed to be unloaded at docks, or by forklifts. In other words, they are designed to deliver to commercial locations where such options are available. By contrast, a lift gate-equipped truck lowers heavy items from the truck trailer (which can be several feet high) to the ground, using a hydraulic mechanism similar to an elevator. If your delivery will go to an address not equipped with a loading dock, and you don't have access to a forklift, then selecting the lift-gate delivery option is a convenient alternative.

A generator from T-REX can weigh hundreds of pounds. Without access to a loading dock or forklift, unloading one safely may require several able-bodied individuals. Delivery drivers are NOT required by their companies to help customers unload. Unless you are certain that a sufficient number of helpers will be available during the delivery, we urge you to specify the lift-gate shipping option before checking out. Charge for the lift-gate is $75.00, and is NOT included in the Free-Shipping Pledge offered by T-REX. We feel, however, that it is worth the investment.

Residential Delivery:
You need to inform us if your delivery will be going to a residential address. Freight companies need to know this because many residential areas can't be serviced by large semi trucks. The generator will instead be loaded onto a smaller truck tailored to home deliveries. A home which serves as a place of business (regardless of the presence of company name/signage), if located in a residential area, is still considered a residential address for shipping purposes. Please select the residential delivery option if applicable. T-REX agrees to pay all additional residential delivery costs, but to do so, we must be properly informed before shipping arrangements are made.

To select your choice of residential or commercial delivery, please see the purchase options in the Add To Cart area.

Switch Options

Nexus Load-Shed Smart Switch - Single Phase:
200-Amp Load-Shed - Outdoor

Nexus Smart Switch - Single Phase:
100-Amp Service-Entrance Rated - Outdoor
100-Amp Open Transition (Non Service Rated) - Outdoor
150-Amp Service-Entrance Rated - Outdoor
200-Amp Service-Entrance Rated - Outdoor
200-Amp Open Transition (Non Service Rated) - Outdoor
400-Amp Service-Entrance Rated - Outdoor
400-Amp Open Transition (Non Service Rated) - Outdoor

CSA-Rated Switch for Canada Residents - Single Phase:
100-Amp Open Transition - Outdoor
200-Amp Open Transition - Outdoor

GenReady 200-Amp Load Center/Auto Transfer Switch - Single Phase:
Basic Load Center Model# 5448 - Indoor
EZ Transfer Operator for Basic Load Center Upgrade
Advanced Load Center Model# 5449 - Indoor
Advanced Load Center Model# 5454 - Outdoor

Pre-Wired 100-Amp Load Center/Auto Transfer Switch - Single Phase:
10-Circuit Pre-Wired - Indoor
12-Circuit Pre-Wired - Indoor
14-Circuit Pre-Wired - Indoor
16-Circuit Pre-Wired - Indoor

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