Generac Power Systems GUARDIAN SERIES Installation guide

Standby Power Rating

Model 005873-1 (Steel - Bisque) - 17 kW 60Hz

FEATURES

¡INNOVATIVE DESIGN & PROTOTYPE TESTING are key components

of GENERAC’S success in “IMPROVING POWER BY DESIGN.” But it

doesn’t stop there. Total commitment to component testing, reliability

testing, environmental testing, destruction and life testing, plus testing

to applicable CSA, NEMA, EGSA, and other standards, allows you to

choose GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS with the confidence that these

systems will provide superior performance.

TRUE POWER®ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY: Superior harmonics and

sine wave form produce less than 5% Total Harmonic Distortion for utility

quality power. This allows confident operation of sensitive electronic equipment

and micro-chip based appliances, such as variable speed HVAC.

¡TEST CRITERIA:

PROTOTYPE TESTED NEMA MG1-22 EVALUATION

SYSTEM TORSIONAL TESTED MOTOR STARTING ABILITY

¡SOLID-STATE, FREQUENCY COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATION.

This state-of-the-art power maximizing regulation system is standard on

all Generac models. It provides optimized FAST RESPONSE to changing

load conditions and MAXIMUM MOTOR STARTING CAPABILITY by

electronically torque-matching the surge loads to the engine. Digital

voltage regulation at +/- 1%.

¡SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE from Generac’s extensive dealer

network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the

engine to the smallest electronic component.

¡GENERAC TRANSFER SWITCHES. Long life and reliability are

synonymous with GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS. One reason for this

confidence is that the GENERAC product line includes its own transfer

systems and controls for total system compatibility.

Air-Cooled Gas Engine Generator Sets

INCLUDES:

• True Power® Electrical Technology

• Two Line LCD Tri-lingual

Digital Nexus™ Controller

• 16 Circuit EZ Switch™

with Built-In Priority Load Center

• Electronic Governor

• Pre-wired External Connection Box

• External Main Circuit Breaker,

System Status & Maintenance Interval

LED Indicators and GFCI Duplex Outlet

• Sound Attenuated Enclosure

• Flexible Fuel Line Connector

• Composite Mounting Pad

• Pre-wired conduits

• Natural Gas or LP Gas Operation

• 3 Year Limited Warranty

• UL 2200 Listed

GENERAC®GUARDIAN®SERIES

STANDBY GENERATORS - PREPACKAGED

17 kW

ENGINE

•Generac (OHVI) Design

•”Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder walls

•Electronic ignition/spark advance

•Full pressure lubrication system

•Low oil pressure shutdown system

•High temperature shutdown

Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased fuel efficiency. Plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma

moly rings helps the engine run cooler, reducing oil consumption resulting in longer engine life.

Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life.

These features combine to assure smooth, quick starting every time.

Pressurized lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance and longer

engine life. Now featuring a 2 year/200 hour oil change interval.

Superior shutdown protection prevents catastrophic engine damage due to low oil.

Prevents damage due to overheating.

GENERATOR

•Revolving field

•Skewed stator

•Displaced phase excitation

•Automatic voltage regulation

•UL 2200 Listed

Allows for smaller, light weight unit that operates 25% more efficiently than a revolving armature generator.

Produces a smooth output waveform for compatibility with electronic equipment.

Maximizes motor starting capability.

Regulates the output voltage to ±1% prevents damaging voltage spikes.

For your safety.

TRANSFER

SWITCH

•Fully Automatic

•Pre-wired, color coded conduits

•Remote Mounting

•UL Listed

Transfers your vital electrical loads to the energized source of power.

Ensures the easiest, trouble free installation.

Mounts near your existing distribution panel for simple, low cost installation.

For your safety.

NEXUS™ CONTROLS

•Manual/Auto/Off switch

•Utility voltage sensing

•Generator voltage sensing

•Utility interrupt delay

•Engine warm-up

•Engine cool-down

•Programmable seven day exerciser

•Smart battery charger

•Main Line Circuit Breaker

•Electronic governor

Selects the operating mode.

Constantly monitors utility voltage, setpoints 60% dropout, 80% pick-up, of standard voltage.

Constantly monitors generator voltage to ensure the cleanest power delivered to the home.

Prevents nuisance start-ups of the engine, adjustable 10-30 seconds.

Ensures engine is ready to assume the load, setpoint approximately 5 seconds.

Allows engine to cool prior to shutdown, setpoint approximately 1 minute.

Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages by running the

generator for 12 minutes every week.

Delivers charge to the battery only when needed at varying rates depending on outdoor air temperature.

Protects generator from overload.

Maintains constant 60 Hz frequency.

UNIT

•Weather protective enclosure

•Enclosed critical grade muffler

•Small, compact, attractive

•SAE

Ensures protection against mother nature. Hinged key locking roof panel for security.

Lift-out front for easy access to all routine maintenance items. Electrostatically applied

textured epoxy paint for added durability.

Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit to prevent injuries.

Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.

Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation.

INSTALLATION

SYSTEM

•Pre-wired External Connection Box

•1’ Flexible Fuel Line Connector

•Composite Mounting Pad

•Pre-wired conduits

•UL Listed wire nuts

Easy Installation - Virtually all hardware included, plus step-by-step photographed Installation Guide.

FEATURES Generac®Guardian®Series Standby Generator - 17 kW

Rating definitions - Standby: Applicable for supplying emergency power for the duration of the utility power outage. No overload capability is available for this rating. (All ratings in accordance with BS5514,

ISO3046 and DIN6271). * Maximum wattage and current are subject to and limited by such factors as fuel Btu content, ambient temperature, altitude, engine power and condition, etc. Maximum power

decreases about 3.5 percent for each 1,000 feet above sea level. Sound output ratings from certain points on the generator subject to change based on installation parameters.

SPECIFICATIONS

GENERATOR Model 005873-1 (17 kW)

Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (LP) 17,000 Watts*

Rated Maximum Continuous Power Capacity (NG) 16,000 Watts*

Rated Voltage 240

Rated Maximum Continuous Load Current – 240 Volts 70.8 LP/66.6 NG

Total Harmonic Distortion Less than 5%

Main Line Circuit Breaker 65 Amp

Phase 1

Number of Rotor Poles 2

Rated AC Frequency 60Hz

Power Factor 1

Battery Requirement (not included) Group 26R 12 Volts and 525 Cold-cranking Amperes Minimum

Unit Weight 455/210.9

Dimensions (L” x W” x H”) 48 x 25 x 29 (1218 x 638 x 732)

Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator operating at normal load 66

Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft. with generator in Quiet-Test™ low speed exercise mode 60

ENGINE Model 005873-1 (17 kW)

Type of Engine GENERAC OHVI V-TWIN

Number of Cylinders 2

Displacement 992cc

Cylinder Block Aluminum w/Cast Iron Sleeve

Valve Arrangement Overhead Valve

Ignition System Solid-state w/Magneto

Governor System Electronic

Compression Ratio 9.5:1

Starter 12 Vdc

Oil Capacity Including Filter Approx. 1.9 Qts./1.8L

Operating RPM 3,600

Fuel Consumption

Natural Gas cu.ft./hr.

1/2 Load

Full Load

Liquid Propane ft3/hr (gal/hr)

1/2 Load

Full Load

183

261

59 (1.61) [6.09]

94 (2.57) [9.73]

Required fuel pressure to generator fuel inlet at all load ranges - 5 to 7 inches of water column for natural gas, 10 to 12 inches of water column for LP gas

For Btu content, multiply ft3/hr x 2520 (LP) or ft3/hr x 1000 (NG)

CONTROLS

2-Line Plain Text LCD Display Simple user interface for ease of operation.

Mode Switch

-Auto Automatic Start on Utility failure. 7 day exerciser.

-Off 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.

Programmable start delay between 10-30 seconds Standard

Engine Start Sequence Cyclic cranking: 16 sec. on, 7 rest (90 sec. maximum duration).

Engine Warm-up 5 seconds

Engine Cool-Down 1 minute

Starter Lock-out Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec. after engine has stopped.

Smart Battery Charger Standard

Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection Standard

Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown Standard

Overspeed Shutdown Standard, 72Hz

High Temperature Shutdown Standard

Overcrank Protection Standard

Safety Fuse Standard

Failure to Transfer Protection Standard

Low Battery Protection Standard

50 Event Run Log Standard

Future Set Capable Exerciser Standard

Incorrect Wiring Protection Standard

Internal Fault Protection Standard

Common External Fault Capability Standard

Generac®Guardian®Series Standby Generator - 17 kW

EZ Switch™ Features

• Electrically operated, mechanically-held contacts for

fast, positive connections.

• Rated for all classes of load, 100% equipment rated,

both inductive and resistive.

• 2 pole, 250 VAC contactors.

• 160 millisecond transfer time.

• Dual coil design.

• Main contacts are silver plated or silver alloy to

resist welding and sticking.

• NEMA 1 (indoor rated) enclosure is standard on the

100 amp switch.

• Pre-wired 30 foot (9.1 meter) whip to connect to the

pre-wired external connection box.

• Pre-wired 2 foot (0.61 meter) whip, color coded to

connect into the existing electrical panel.

EZ SWITCH™ &

LOAD CENTER

Model 005873-1

(17 kW)

No. of Poles 2

Current Rating (amps) 100

Voltage Rating (VAC) 250

Utility Voltage Monitor (fixed)

-Pick-up

-Dropout

80%

60%

Return to Utility approx. 15 sec.

Exerciser weekly for 12 minutes Standard

UL Listed Standard

Dimensions (H” x W” x D”) Inches(mm) 26.5 x 12.5 x 7 (658 x 308 x 172)

Total of Pre-wired Circuits

No. 15A 120V

No. 20A 120V

No. 20A 240V

No. 40A 240V

No. 50A 240V

Circuit Breaker Protected

Available RMS Symmetrical

Fault Current @ 250 Volts 10,000

731.9

[28.8]

637.6

[25.1]

LEFT SIDE VIEW

642

[25.3] 76.2 [3.0]

PEA GRAVEL

MINIMUM

TRANSFER

SWITCH

8KW - 17KW

(IF SUPPLIED)

TRANSFER

SWITCH

20KW

(IF SUPPLIED)

1218

[47.9]

FRONT VIEW

1226

[48.3]

731.9

[28.8]

637.6

[25.1]

LEFT SIDE VIEW

642

[25.3] 76.2 [3.0]

PEA GRAVEL

MINIMUM

TRANSFER

SWITCH

8KW - 17KW

(IF SUPPLIED)

TRANSFER

SWITCH

20KW

(IF SUPPLIED)

1218

[47.9]

FRONT VIEW

1226

[48.3]

Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Dimensions shown are approximate. Contact your Generac dealer for certified drawings. DO NOT USE THESE DIMENSIONS FOR INSTALLATION PURPOSES.

Terminal Wire Ranges

ATS Rated Amps Switch Terminal Neutral Lug/Stud Ground Lug

100A 2-Pole UL 1 x 1/0-12 1 x 3/8-16 Stud 1 x 2/0-14

Mechanical Dimensions (in inches)

Current

Rating

No. of

Poles

Height Width Depth

H1 H2 W1 W2

7100 UL Listed 226.5 in 29.25 in 8.14 in 12.5 in

673mm 743mm 207mm 317.5mm 178mm

Generac Power Systems, Inc. • S45 W29290 HWY. 59, Waukesha, WI 53189 • generac.com

Model # Product Description

5819 26R Wet Cell Battery Every standby generator requires a battery to start the system. Generac offers the

recommended 26R wet cell battery for use with all air-cooled standby product.

6212 Cold Weather Kit

If the temperature regularly falls below 32° F, install a cold weather kit to maintain

optimal battery temperature. Kit consists of battery warmer with thermostat built

into the wrap.

5839 Fascia Base Wrap Kit

The fascia base wrap snaps together around the bottom the new air-cooled

generators. This offers a sleek, contoured appearance as well as offering protection

from rodents and insects by covering the lifting holes located in the base.

5703 Paint Kit Bisque Kit

5664 Scheduled Maintenance Kit Generac's scheduled maintenance kits provide all the hardware necessary to

perform complete routine maintenance on a Generac automatic standby generator.

5928 Nexus Wireless Remote

Completely wireless and battery powered, Generac's Nexus wireless remote monitor

provides you with instant status information without ever leaving the house. Not

compatible with CorePower or EcoGen systems.

5951 Advanced Nexus Wireless

Remote

Remotely control generator functions with the advanced model's LCD display. In

addition to remote testing of the generator, set the excercise cycle and maintenance

interval reminders. Not compatible with CorePower or EcoGen systems.

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