Generac 6053 17,000/16,000 Watt Air Cooled Standby Generator w/ Steel Enclosure and 200 Amp Nexus Smart Switch
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- 17,000 kW (liquid propane) or 16,000 kW (natural gas)
- Includes 200 Amp Nexus Smart Switch transfer switch
- Steel enclosure and RhinoCoat finish stands firm in the roughest weather
- TruePower technology allows power to be used with computers, tv's and other sensitive electronics
- Included composite base quickens setup time if a concrete base isn't needed
You are on this page because you've heard about the #1 selling home backup generator. The 6053 is one of the best selling generators in the Guardian Series by Generac. This Air Cooled Standby Generator supplies 17/16 kW of power to your home in times of need. No matter whether you prefer to use liquid propane or natural gas, the power that is used is clean, so that you will be able to power your computer and other sensitive electronics. No matter how stormy it is outside, you won't need to worry about the health of your generator. Its Galvanneal Steel Enclosure sports a RhinoCoat finish for superior weather resistance. Generac installed their own engine into this generator; the OHVI engine provides 3-4 times longer operation life. Also included with this unit is a 200 Amp Load Shedding Nexus Smart Switch. For additional safety, an external GFCI is included. To ensure that excellent power is never far away, it has a weekly self-test mode that runs quieter and with less fuel.
Covered by Generac's 3 Year Limited Warranty. Click Here for Generac Warranty Documentation.
The 6053 includes:
- One (1) Generac 17,000/16,000 Watt Air Cooled Standby Generator
- One (1) RTSD200A3 200 Amp Nexus Smart Switch
Tech Specs:
- Model Number: 6053
- UPC: 696471060539
- Manufacturer: Generac Guardian
- Made in USA: Yes
- Engine: Generac OHVI
- HP/CC: 992 cc
- Consumer Engine Warranty: 3 Years
- Commercial Engine Warranty: 3 Years
- Engine RPM: 3600 RPM
- Low Oil Alert: Yes
- Voltage 120/240 Single-Phase
- Frequency: 60 Hertz
- Cooling System Air Cooled
- Fuel Type LP/Natural Gas
- NG Power Capacity 16,000 Watts
- LP Power Capacity 17,000 Watts
- NG Consumption (50% Load) 183 ft³/hr
- LP Consumption (50% Load) 1.61 gallons/hr
- Rated Amps: 71 Amps @ 240 Volts (Single Phase)
- Decibel Rating @ 7m: 60 Test (66 Run) db(A)
- A/C Ton Rating 2 x 4-Tons
- Enclosure Aluminum
- Mounting Pad Composite (Included)
- Transfer Switch: Automatic (Included)
- Transfer Switch Amperage: 200-Amps
- Transfer Switch Style Service Disconnect
- ATS Service Disconnect: Yes
- ATS Poles: 2 Poles
- Battery: Not Included (525 CCA)
- UL Listed Yes
- Weight: 421 Lbs. (190.97 kilograms)
- Dimensions: 48"L x 25"W x 29"H (121.92 x 63.50 x 73.66 cm)
- Consumer Warranty: 3 Years
- Commercial Warranty: 3 Years
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