Generac Guardian 5242
Generac Guardian 5242
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Generac Guardian 5242
Generac Guardian 5242

Guardian 13 kW Emergency Power System

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5242

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Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Standby (Air Cooled)

Run Watts

13,000 Rated Watts

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Fuel

LP/Natural Gas

Engine

Generac

    Specifications

    5242
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    Overview
    Weight
    426 Pounds
    Made in USA
    Yes
    Consumer Warranty
    3 Years
    Commercial Warranty
    3 Years
    Product Style
    Standby Generator
    Product Length
    48 Inches
    Product Width
    24 Inches
    Product Height
    28.25 Inches
    Product Specs
    Voltage
    120/240 Single-Phase
    Frequency
    60 Hertz
    Rated Watts
    13000 Watts
    Surge Watts
    13000 Watts
    Fuel Type
    LP/Natural Gas
    NG Power Capacity
    13000 Watts
    LP Power Capacity
    13000 Watts
    NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
    220 ft³/hr
    LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
    2.18 gallons/hr
    Rated Amps
    54 Amps
    Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
    Decibel Rating @ 7m
    Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
    71.5 dbA
    Transfer Switch
    Automatic (Included)
    Transfer Switch Amperage
    100-Amps
    Max Circuits
    12
    Battery
    Not Included (525 CCA)
    Enclosure
    Steel
    A/C Ton Rating
    4-Tons
    Mounting Pad
    Composite (Included)
    Transfer Switch Style
    Pre-Wired (12-Circuit)
    ATS Poles
    2 Poles
    Cooling System
    Air Cooled
    UL Listed
    Yes
    Grade Type
    Emergency
    Engine
    Engine Brand
    Generac
    HP
    30 HP
    CC
    992 CC
    Consumer Engine Warranty
    3 Years
    Commercial Engine Warranty
    3 Years
    Engine RPM
    3600 RPM
    Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
    Yes
    Transfer Switch Circuits
    15A 120V
    5
    20A 120V
    3
    30A 240V
    1
    40A 240V
    1

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