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18 kW Aluminum Air-Cooled Standby Generator

16 kW Air-Cooled Standby
 

The Guardian Elite 18 kW provides the most affordable whole house coverage in the industry. The Guardian Elite 18 kW comes standard with our 200 Amp Service Entrance Rated automatic transfer switch that eliminates the need to add a separate service disconnect when backing up the entire house.

  • Breakthrough Design: Newly designed alternator can start a 5-ton* AND a 3-ton, or two 4-ton* air conditioners with plenty of power to spare
  • Automatic Voltage Regulator: Quality electrical output for sensitive electronics
  • Electronic Governor: Fast response to changing electrical loads
  • Whisper-Test™: Low engine speed feature that makes the Guardian Elite 18 kW is as quiet as a car idling in the driveway during the weekly self-testing cycle.
  • Generac OHVI® Industrial Engine: The ONLY air-cooled engine designed specifically for generators
  • Longest Life Expectancy in the Industry: Over 3,000 hours of run time
  • No break-in required
  • 2 year, 200 hour service intervals
  • Superior Paint: Tough, textured powder coat paint finish for unmatched durability and all weather protection
  • UL Listed: For safety and certified power ratings

Generator Set

Model Number 5416
Rated Power (LP / NG) 18/16 kW
Rated Amps @ 60 Hz
240 V, 1Ø (LP / NG) 75/66.6
3 Phase Models NA
Surge Watts - 240V, 1 Ø 31,920
Surge Amps 133
Engine (Generac OHVI) 992cc /
V-Twin
Alternator RPM 3600
Enclosure Aluminum
Whisper Test Yes
Sound Level (dBA @ exercise) 60
(dBA @ normal operation) 66
Dimensions (L" x W" x H") 48x24x28
Automatic Transfer Switch 200 Amp / SE
Weight 451
   
Controls
Engine Start Sequence Cyclic cranking: 7 sec. on, 7 sec. rest. 90 sec. maximum duration
Automatic Low Oil Shutdown Standard
Overspeed Shutdown Standard, 72 Hz
Overcrank Protection Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulator with Over-Voltage Protection Standard
Engine Warmup 10 seconds
Engine Cool-Down 1 minute
Safety Fuse Standard
Starter Lockout Starter cannot re-engage until 5 seconds after the engine has stopped
2.5 Amp Timed Trickle Battery Charger Standard
WhisperTest™ Sound Output is 61 dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator in WhisperTest™ exercise mode
Auto Switch Automatic start on utility failure/7 day exercise
Off Switch Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate
Manual / Test (start) Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place
Full Monitoring System Oil pressure, coolant temperature, engine speed, coolant level, cranking time, starter lockout, utility sensing
Shutdown and LED Indicators Overspeed and overcrank, low oil pressure, high coolant temperature, low coolant level, low fuel pressure, low battery voltage

Transfer Switch

No. of Poles 2
Current Rating (amps) 200
Voltage Rating (VAC) 250
Utility Voltage Monitor (fixed)
- Pick-up 70%
- Drop out 60%
Return to Utility Approx. 13 seconds
Exercised 7 minutes weekly Standard
UL Listed Yes
Enclosure Type NEMA 3R (Outdoor rated)
Dimensions (H" x W" x D") 26.5 x 12.5 x 7

 

 

 

 

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1530 Pearl St
Anderson, Indiana 46016

765-644-6111
1-888-879-2372

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