Automatic Standby Generators for Home or Business
Back up your home with a Generac generator
and never have to worry
For over 50 years, Generac has focused primarily on power generation, and we now offer more generator solutions than any other manufacturer. This heritage has helped make us the number one choice in residential automatic standby power, chosen seven to one over the closest competition in the U.S. When a customer chooses Generac, they’re not just choosing protection for their home. They are also choosing peace of mind. Automatic backup power means you’re always covered – even if you’re not home. Options come in liquid propane or natural gas – the direct hookup means never dealing with cords or gas cans again. Generac’s OHVI® engine is the only engine designed specifically for extended generator use – for reliability that’s second to none.
LIGHTS & SECURITY
HVAC BEDROOM
COMMUNICATION: phone, internet, tv
KITCHEN
Generac is the #1 selling home backup generator in the U.S.
If your power goes out, your generator goes on – automatically.
supply to your 1 Power home is interrupted.
Generac generator 2 Your turns on automatically.
is restored 3 Power within seconds.
It’s really that simple. How does it work? An automatic standby generator works by monitoring utility voltage 24/7. The generator system consists of a generator and transfer switch. The generator sits outside of your home or business just like an air conditioner, while the transfer switch is located next to the main breaker box, and in some cases replaces it entirely. • When your electricity is interrupted, the generator detects the problem and goes to work. • The automatic transfer switch safely disconnects the utility line and transfers to generator power. • Power is simultaneously restored within seconds. • Once the utility is restored, the generator returns to standby mode.
Transfer Switch
Breaker Box
Automatic Backup Generator
MICROWAVE
OVEN REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER
Imagine your home without power. It goes without saying—everyone relies on power. It is needed more than ever before. Some outages last for days, even weeks during extreme weather. What would your family miss during a power outage? • Refrigeration/freezer – food spoilage
• Cooking, bathing, and washing clothes
• Furnace – frozen pipes, heat
•C harging power tools for use during the emergency and post outage cleanup
• Air conditioning – mold growth, comfort • Sump pump – flooding • Internet, cell phone chargers, tv – lose contact with the outside world • Lighting – inside and outside
•K eeping the kids occupied with tv, video games and internet •M onetary loss from hotel costs, eating out, personal property damage, unexpected expenses
LIGHTS
OUTSIDE CONTACT
HOT WATER
Recent power outages in Australia & New Zealand Causes of power outages range from weather-related, including cyclones, bushfires, floods, earthquakes and more, to animal interference, equipment failure, and digging near underground powerlines. They affect nearly everyone at some point. 200,000 without power Cyclone - February 3, 2012
NORTHERN QUEENSLAND
VICTORIA
84,000 without power Flooding - February 17, 2012
Brisbane
160,000 without power Earthquake - February 22, 2012
Perth
20,000 without power Tornado - December 25, 2011
100,000 without power
Melbourne
Hail & Mudslides - March 22, 2012
100,000 without power Storms - March 7, 2012
Christchurch
Advanced features set a Generac automatic generator apart from other solutions. Consumers choose a Generac automatic generator not only for the proven reliability, but for the innovative features engineered with home and business owners in mind. It eliminates the gas cans and electrical cords of a portable generator in exchange for simple controls and advanced features.
The controller tracks generator functions so you don't have to.
Smart, User Friendly Controls The controller has a user-friendly, trilingual LCD display and controls for programmable diagnostics and information at-a-glance. Sophisticated codes alert you to generator status at all times, for a truly smart generator system.
Foam panels reduce noise levels.
Quiet Operation Guardian Series enclosures are lined with sound reducing foam panels for even further reduction in noise levels. All automatic standby generators perform a weekly self-diagnostic test to validate proper operation. Quieter than the competition, only Generac’s patented, programmable Quiet-Test mode is ultra-quiet.
Weather-Resistant Enclosure Our RhinoCoat finish system uses a process that evenly joins paint particles to every part of the metal surface. This process allows for more consistent coverage to all surfaces for exceptional protection on not only the enclosure, but also the base frame.
Utility Grade Power T ruePower™ Technology provides clean, smooth power for the safe operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
Easy Serviceability Our generators are engineered for easy installation and serviceability. Careful thought is given to the design so maintenance components can easily be reached.
Guardian Series Generac’s Guardian® Series provides the automatic backup power needed to protect home and family during a power outage. Connected to the existing LP or natural gas fuel supply, it kicks in within seconds of determining power loss–automatically–and runs for as long as necessary until utility power returns. With Generac’s Guardian Series, life won’t miss a beat. • Powered by the Generac OHVI® engine, designed specifically for generators • Easily connects to existing LP or natural gas fuel supply; quickly converts in the field • Composite mounting pad included, making installation easier in places where a concrete pad is not required • Aluminum enclosure features RhinoCoat™ finish for superior weather protection; withstands winds of up to 150 mph • TruePower™ technology provides clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances • Comes in 8, 10, and 13 kVA options. Also applicable for small business backup
Made in the USA, the Generac OHVI Engine is the Heart of Peace-of-Mind Generac understands the rigors of generator usage, whether running for hours, days or even weeks during a power outage. We have developed robust engine solutions to ensure our generators provide the reliability necessary to power through these situations. Generac’s OHVI engine is the only engine designed specifically for generator use. It utilizes the same type of pressurized oil lubrication used to give automobile engines long and trouble free lives. The heart of Guardian Series 8-20 kW residential generators, it provides the reliability you need for the long run times emergency backup can require.
The Next Steps: Sizing and Installation Now that you understand the potential dangers a power outage can bring, and the automatic backup solution available, your next step is to determine the generator system size. Because there are variables, a Generac dealer or certified installation professional is recommended.
Allpower Industries Australia Locked Bag 2021, Dandenong South VIC 3175, Australia P: 1800 333 428 F: 1800 804 466 www.allpower.com.au
Allpower Industries New Zealand PO Box 97100 Manukau City 2241, Auckland, New Zealand P: 09 269 1160 F: 09 269 1161 www.allpower.co.nz