Highlights:

• Includes a 100 Amp pre-wired EZ switch
• Provides 10,000 watts (when using liquid propane) or 9,000 watts (natural gas)
• Steel enclosure protects inner workings from the elements
• TruePower technology provides clean energy that is safe for sensitive electronics and appliances
• Operates at a quiet 62 dB
• Included composite mounting pad makes installation easier in places where a concrete pad is not a necessity

Getting your home or business ready for volatile weather conditions can be complicated. Not only do you need a generator, but you need a transfer switch, and you also need a concrete base, right? Not so when you purchase the 5871 Air Cooled Standby Generator. This excellent generator is part of Generac's stellar Guardian series, which also includes a 100 amp pre-wired EZ switch as well as a composite mounting pad, so you can get everything you need in one place. The steel enclosure with RhinoCoat finish laughs at rain, snow and wind, keeping the engine and other inner workings high and dry. Your ears won't deceive you when you turn the generator on; it operates at a hushed 62 dB. Choose between either liquid propane or natural gas to power the generator, the former will provide 10,000 watts, the latter, 9,000. The OHVI engine is designed specifically for generators, which provides 3-4 times longer life than competitive ones. Unlike many generators, the power that the 5871 provides is compatible with your sensitive electronics and appliances, thanks to TruePower technology.

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The 5871 includes:

• One (1) Generac Guardian Series 10,000 Watt Air-Cooled Liquid Propane/Natural Gas Powered Standby Generator With Transfer Switch (CARB Compliant)

Tech Specs:

• Model#: 5871
• Rated Power (Watts): 10,000
• Enclosure Type: Steel
• Automatic Transfer Switch:100 Amp NEMA 1, 10 circuit load center
• CARB Compliant: Yes
• Voltage (Single Phase): 240
• Amps @ 240V LPG: 41.6
• Amps @ 240V NG: 37.5
• Engine/Alternator RPM: 3600
• Generac Engine: OHVI / 530cc
• Fuel Consumption @ full load LPG cu. ft/hr (gal.hr): 70 (1.93)
• Fuel Consumption @ full load NG cu. ft/hr (gal.hr): 156
• Quiet-Test Mode: No
• db(A) at exercise: 63
• db(A) at normal operating load: 63
• No. of circuits provided with pre-wired EZ Switch: 12
• Enclosure Color: Bisque

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1. Two Important Factors to consider when setting up and locating your generator: (Audio Answer)

2. What size generator do I need? (Audio Answer)

3. Is it Ok to run a generator inside the home? (Audio Answer)

4. What are the 3 ways to incorporate a generator into your backup power plan? (Audio Answer)

5. What's the best way to incorporate a generator so that switching to it is hassle-free? (Audio Answer)

6. How will a transfer switch eliminate the need for a lot of messy cords? (Audio Answer)

7. What size extension cords should I be using with my generator? (Audio Answer)

8. What is the overall cost of transfer switch installation and how easy to they make it to use the generator? (Audio Answer)

9. Is a 5000 or 5500 Watt generator enough to cover my needs? (Audio Answer)

10. Is there a complicated maintenance procedure needed when the generator is not in use? (Audio Answer)

11. What about fuel stabilizer? (Audio Answer)

12. Should I keep the fuel tank full or empty? (Audio Answer)

13. What about oil changes? (Audio Answer)

14. I just need a simple installation to power a single appliance, like a sump pump. What do I need to know? (Audio Answer)

15. I live in a place where a generator isn't an option, what about a small-scale battery backup solution? (Audio Answer)

16. What kind of draw is involved in keeping the heat on in winter? (Audio Answer)

17. Why did you choose to sell Generac generators? (Audio Answer)

18. What is the real-world price of a generator setup? (Audio Answer)