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Generac Guardian Series™ 5501 - 8kW Essential Circuit Standby Generator System (Scratch & Dent)
Model:
5501-SD
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Required Accessories
9
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Optional Accessories
10
Features
Grade
Emergency
Style
Standby (Air Cooled)
Run Watts
8,000 Rated Watts
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Fuel
LP/Natural Gas
Engine
Generac OHVI
- Generator Has a Repaired Whip
- Minor scratches/dents on enclosure
- 100-Amp Indoor Automatic Transfer Switch w/ 8 Circuits included
- Pre-wired External Connection Box
- 30' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Generator
- 2' Pre-Wired Conduit From Transfer Switch To Main Panel
- Composite Mounting Pad and 1' flexible fuel line connector
- Emergency Standby Power Generator
- Designed for homes, Runs off natural gas or LP fuel source
- Sound Attenuated Enclosure
- Runs at a quiet 62 decibels at 23 feet
- Generac OHVI Air-Cooled Engine
- Maximizes engine "breathing" for increased fuel efficiency
- Automatic Exerciser
- Allows generator to run a self-test every 7 days
- Weather Protected Enclosure
- Shelters generator from weather and reduces exterior noise
- Automatic Shutdown
- High coolant temp, low coolant, low oil pressure and overspeed
- Built-in Battery Charger (Battery Sold Separately)
Specifications
5501-SD

Overview
Weight
402 Pounds
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Commercial Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
48 Inches
Product Width
25 Inches
Product Height
29 Inches
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
8000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
7000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
8000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
77 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
0.94 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
33 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m
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.
62 dbA
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Included)
Transfer Switch Amperage
100-Amps
Battery
Not Included (350 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
2.5-Tons
Transfer Switch Style
Pre-Wired (8-Circuit)
ATS Load Prioritizing
Not Compatible
ATS Load Shedding
Not Compatible
ATS Service Disconnect
No
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac OHVI
HP
14.8 HP
CC
410 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
1
30A 240V
1
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