Generac 5882, 5870, 005883-1, 005884-1 User Manual

8/10/14kW

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GUARDIAN

SERIES

Residential Standby Generators

Air-Cooled Gas Engine

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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

*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.

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.

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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
systems.

¡ 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.

8/10/14kW features and benefits

Engine

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•Generac (OHVI) Design Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased fuel efficiency. Plateau honed cylinder walls and plasma moly rings

•“Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder walls Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life.

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•Electronic ignition/spark advance These features combine to assure smooth, quick starting every time.

•Full pressure lubrication system Pressurized lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance and longer engine life.

•Low oil pressure shutdown system Superior shutdown protection prevents catastrophic engine damage due to low oil.

•High temperature shutdown Prevents damage due to overheating.

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

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

•Revolving field

• Skewed stator Produces a smooth output waveform for compatibility with electronic equipment.

•Displaced phase excitation

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

•UL 2200 Listed For your safety.

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

Maximizes motor starting capability.

Transfer Switch

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

•Pre-wired, color-coded conduits
(EZ Switch™ only)

•DLM Technology
(Nexus Smart Switch™ only)

•Remote Mounting Mounts near your existing distribution panel for simple, low-cost

Ensures the easiest, trouble-free installation.

Digital Load Management technology allows for the smart control of two air conditioners without any additional
items.

Nexus™ Controls

•Auto/Off/Manual switch Selects the operating mode.

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

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

•Utility interrupt delay Prevents nuisance start-ups of the engine, adjustable 10-30 seconds.

•Engine warm-up Ensures engine is ready to assume the load, setpoint approximately 5 seconds.

•Engine cool-down Allows engine to cool prior to shutdown, setpoint approximately 1 minute.

•Programmable seven day exerciser Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages by running the generator for 12

minutes every week.

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

•Main Line Circuit Breaker Protects generator from overload.

•Electronic governor Maintains constant 60 Hz frequency.

Unit

•Weather protective enclosure 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.

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

•Small, compact, attractive Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.

•SAE Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation.

Installation System

•1’ Flexible Fuel Line Connector

•Composite Mounting Pad

Easy Installation.