Generac Power Systems 5418 manual Unit

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HOME STANDBY SPECIFICATIONS

Home Standby – 18kW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Generac (OHVI) Design

Maximizes engine “breathing” for increased

fuel efficiency. Cylinder walls run cooler, reducing

 

 

 

 

 

oil consumption. Because heat is the primary cause of engine wear, the OHVI has a significantly

 

 

 

 

 

longer life than competitive engines.

 

ENGINE

• ”Spiny-lok” cast iron cylinder walls

Rigid construction and added durability provide long engine life.

• Electronic ignition, spark advance

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and compression release

 

 

 

 

 

• Full pressure lubrication system

Superior lubrication to all vital bearings means better performance, less maintenance and significantly

 

 

 

 

 

longer engine life.

 

 

 

 

• Low oil pressure shutdown system

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

 

 

 

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High temperature shutdown

Prevents damage due to overheating.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERATOR

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Revolving field

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

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Displaced phase excitation

Maximizes motor starting capability. Provides more surge capability than brushless generator designs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Automatic voltage regulation

Regulates the output voltage to ±2% prevents damaging voltage spikes.

 

 

 

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UL 2200 Listed

For your safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSFER

(OPT)SWITCH

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Fully Automatic

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

• 100, 200 or 400 Amp (options)

Required (order separately).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Remote Mounting

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

 

 

 

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UL Listed

For your safety.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTROL

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Manual/Auto/Off switch

Selects the operating mode.

 

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Utility voltage sensing

Constantly monitors utility voltage, setpoints 65% dropout, 75% pick-up, of standard voltage.

 

 

 

MICROPROCESSOR

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Utility interrupt delay

Prevents nuisance start-ups of the engine, set point approximately 10 seconds.

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Engine warm-up

Ensures engine is ready to assume the load, setpoint approximately 10 seconds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Engine cool-down

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

 

 

 

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Seven day exerciser

Operates engine to prevent oil seal drying and damage between power outages.

 

 

 

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Timed Trickle Battery charger

Maintains battery voltage to insure starting.

 

 

 

 

• Main Line Circuit Breaker

Protects generator from overload.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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

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textured epoxy paint for added durability. Corrosion resistant aluminum is standard.

 

 

• Enclosed critical grade muffler

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Small, compact, attractive

Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLATION

KIT

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1/2” Dia. Flexible Fuel Line Pigtail

Easy Installation.

 

• Composite Mounting Pad (Std)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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