Generac 5870 - Manual
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Table of Contents:
- Page 2 – features and benefits
- Page 3 – Generator; Engine
- Page 4 – switch options; EZ SwitchTM Features; Dimensions; Nexus Smart SwitchTM Features
- Page 5 – Product; available accessories
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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.
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TRUE POWER
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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
systems.
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TEST CRITERIA:
PROTOTYPE TESTED
NEMA MG1-22 EVALUATION
SYSTEM TORSIONAL TESTED
MOTOR STARTING ABILITY
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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%.
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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.
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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.
INCLUDES:
• True Power
®
Electrical Technology
• Two Line LCD Tri-Lingual
Digital Nexus™ Controller
• Two Transfer Switch Options Available:
100 Amp Pre-Wired EZ Switch™ or
200 Amp Nexus Smart Switch™.
See Page 4 for Details.
• Electronic Governor
• External Main Circuit Breaker,
System Status & Maintenance
Interval LED Indicators
• Sound Attenuated Enclosure
• Flexible Fuel Line
• Composite Mounting Pad
• Natural Gas or LP Gas Operation
• 3 Year Limited Warranty
• UL 2200 Listed
Standby Power Rating
Models 005882-1, 005870-1 (Steel) - 8 kW 60Hz
Models 005883-1, 005871-1, 006051-1 (Steel) - 10 kW 60Hz
Models 005884-1, 005872-1, 006052-1 (Steel) - 14 kW 60Hz
FEATURES
GUARDIAN
®
SERIES
Residential Standby Generators
Air-Cooled Gas Engine
8/10/14kW
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8/10/14kW
*Note: CUL certification only applies to unbundled units and units packaged with the EZ Switch™.
Units packaged with the Nexus Smart Switch™ are UL certified in the USA only.
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Summary
2 of 5 8/10/14kW features and benefits Engine •Generac (OHVI) Design 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. •“Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder w...
3 of 5 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 s...
4 of 5 8/10/14kW 8/10/14kW switch options ® Model 005870-1 (8 kW) Model 005871-1 (10 kW) Model 005872-1 (14 kW) No. of Poles 2 2 2 Current Rating (amps) 100 100 100 Voltage Rating (VAC) 250 250 250 Utility Voltage Monitor (fixed) -Pick-up-Dropout 80%60% 80%60% 80%60% Return to Utility approx. 15 sec...
