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2023 Generac 22KW Protector QS #RG022

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Year2023

MakeGenerac

Model22KW Protector QS #RG022

Product Features

Description

Automatic Backup Power For Large or Custom Homes

Looking to back up your entire home, or more items than usual? Consider the Protector gaseous automatic backup generator line. These units powers essential appliances and modern technologies during power outages, allowing homeowners and their families to continue living life comfortably and without interruption.

What Makes the Protector Series Such a Great Choice?

Generac's Protector Series offers benefits that competitors can’t match. Installation flexibility and cost reduction. Sophisticated, yet intuitive controls. Quiet operation. Supported by a 24/7/365 customer support team at our corporate headquarters, and a nationwide dealer network of more than 6,000 strong.

Key Features

The best liquid cooled engine packs more power into a smaller footprint - ideal when space is a premium. The neutral styling, color and small footprint fits unobtrusively into landscaping. Clean burning, continuous fuel choice of natural gas to LP.
True Power™ Technology: Delivers best-in class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances.
Evolution™ Controller: A cutting-edge, intuitive control. The Evolution controller features a multilingual, two-line LCD text display with color-coded, backlit buttons. It has received upgrades, including USB flash capability, smart battery charging, voltage adjustment, and backlit membrane pad style buttons.
5-year limited warranty with extended warranty options available: We are proud of our innovative product design, high quality and first-class reliability so we stand behind them with a strong 5, 7 or 10-year limited
Can Be Installed Just 18" From a Structure: Capability to be installed 18 inches away from a structure, ideal for areas with tight lot lines. Generac’s is the only manufacturer of standby generators to have 18” offset on most of its residential lineup.
Tough, Durable All-Aluminum Enclosures: Our RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions.
Quiet-Test™: All backup generators run a weekly test to ensure the system is running properly. Thanks to Quiet-Test, your Protector Series home generator runs its self-test at a lower, quieter RPM, which can be programmed to run weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
Mobile Link™ Connectivity: Comes standard with all Protector Series generators. Mobile Link allows you to monitor the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using a smartphone, tablet or PC. Easily access information, such as the current operating status and the generator’s maintenance schedule.
Additional Features: Improved stub ups and electrical connection access decrease installation costs. All connections are dual conductor rated, and the implementation of quick connects for the control wires, completely eliminates the need for crimping or lugging. Improved customer connection access, which decreases installation costs.

Generator Specifications

Rotor Insulation Class: H
Stator Insulation Class: H
Telephone Interference Factor (TIF): <50
Alternator Output Leads 1-Phase: 4 wire
Alternator Output Leads 3-Phase: 6 wire
Bearings: Sealed Ball
Coupling: Flexible Disc
Excitation System: Direct

Voltage Regulation

Type: Electronic
Sensing: Single Phase
Regulation: ±1%

Governor Specifications

Type: Electronic
Frequency Regulation: Isochronous
Steady State Regulation: ± 0.25%

Electrical System

Battery Charge Alternator: 12 Volt 30 Amp
Static Battery Charger: 2.5 Amp
Recommended Battery (battery not included): Group 26
System Voltage: 12 Volts

Generator Features

Revolving field heavy duty generator
Directly connected to the engine
Operating temperature rise 120 °C above a 40 °C ambient
Class H insulation is NEMA rated
Class F insulation is NEMA rated
All models fully prototyped tested

Enclosure Features

Aluminum weather protective enclosure: Ensures protection against mother nature. 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 installa-tion.
SAE: Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation.

Engine Specifications

Make: Generac
Model: In-line
Cylinders: 4
Displacement (Liters): 2.4
Bore: 3.41 in. (86.5 mm)
Stroke: 3.94 in. (100 mm)
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Intake Air System: Naturally Aspirated
Lifter Type: Hydraulic

Engine Lubrication Sysrem

Oil Pump Type: Gear
Oil Filter Type: Full flow spin-on cartridge
Crankcase Capacity: 4 qt (3.8 l)

Engine Cooling System

Type: Closed
Water Pump: Belt driven
Fan Speed: 1,980 RPM
Fan Diameter: 18.1 in. (459.7 mm)
Fan Mode: Pusher

Fuel System

Fuel Type: Natural gas, propane vapor
Carburetor: Down Draft
Secondary Fuel Regulator: Standard
Fuel Shut Off Solenoid: Standard
LP Fuel Pressure: 5-14 in Water Column
NG Fuel Pressure: 5-14 in Water Column

Generator Output Voltage/kW - 60 Hz

120 / 240 V, 10, 1.0 pf: kW LPG: 22; Amp LPG: 92; kW Nat. Gas: 22; Amp Nat. Gas: 92; CB Size (Both): 100
120 / 208 V, 30, 0.8 pl: kW LPG: 22; Amp LPG: 76; kW Nat. Gas: 22; Amp Nat. Gas: 76; CB Size (Both): 80
120 / 240 V, 30, 0.8 pf: kW LPG: 22; Amp LPG: 66; kW Nat. Gas: 22; Amp Nat. Gas: 66; CB Size (Both): 80

Surge Capacity in Amps

120/240 V, 10: (15%) 55; (30%) 135
120/208 V, 30: (15%) 40; (30%) 92
120/240 V, 30: (15%) 35; (30%) 80

Engine Fuel Consumption

Exercise cycle: Natural Gas - 42 ft³/hr; 1.2 m³/hr; 0.44 gal/hr; Propane - 16 ft³/hr; 1.7 l/hr
25% of rated load: Natural Gas - 100 ft³/hr; 2.8 m³/hr; 1.1 gal/hr; Propane - 40 ft³/hr; 4.2 l/hr
50% of rated load: Natural Gas - 190 ft³/hr; 5.4 m³/hr; 2.1 gal/hr; Propane - 75 ft³/hr; 7.8 l/hr
75% of rated load: Natural Gas - 255 ft³/hr; 7.2 m³/hr; 2.8 gal/hr; Propane - 101 ft³/hr; 10.5 l/hr
100% of rated load: Natural Gas - 316 ft³/hr; 9 m³/hr; 3.4 gal/hr; Propane - 125 ft³/hr; 13 l/hr

Engine Cooling

Air flow (inlet air including alternator and combustion air): 2,400 in. cfm (68cmm)
System coolant capacity: 2.5 gal. (9.5 L)
Heat rejection to coolant: 99,000 BTU per hr (104.5 MJ per hr)
Maximum operation air temperature on radiator: 140°F (60 °C)
Maximum ambient temperature: 122°F (50 °C)

Combustion Requirements

Flow at rated power: 68 cfm (1.9 cmm)

Sound Emissions

Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator in exercise mode* : 61
Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator operating at normal load*: 70

Exhaust

Exhaust flow at rated output: 165 cfm (4.7 cmm)
Exhaust temperature at muffler outlet: 900 °F (482 °C)

Engine Parameters

Rated Synchronous: 1800 rpm

Power Adjustment for Ambient Conditions

Temperature Deration: 3% for every 10 °C above 25 °C or 1.65% for every 10 °F above 77 °F
Altitude Deration: 1% for every 100 m above 183 m or 3% for every 1,000 ft above 600 ft

Controller Features

Two-Line Plain Text LCD Display: Simple user interface for ease of operation
Mode Switch: Auto - Automatic Start on Utility failure 7 day exerciser ; Off - Stops unit Power is removed Control and charger still operate ; Manual - Start with starter control, unit stays on If utility fails, transfer to load takes place
Programmable start delay between 10-30 seconds: 10 sec standard
Engine Start Sequence: Cyclic cranking: 16 sec on, 7 rest (90 sec maximum duration)
Engine Warm-up: 5 sec
Engine Cool-Down: 1 min
Starter Lock-out: Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec after engine has stopped
Smart Battery Charger: Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection: Standard
Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown: Standard
Overspeed Shutdown: Standard, 72 Hz
High Temperature Shutdown: Standard
Overcrank Protection: Standard
Safety Fused: Standard
Failure to Transfer Protection: Standard
Low Battery Protection: Standard
50 Event Run Log: Standard
Future Set Capable Exerciser: Standard
Incorrect Wiring Protection: Standard
Internal Fault Protection: Standard
Common External Fault Capability: Standard
Governor Failure Protection: Standard

Remote Monitoring

Ability to view generator status: Monitor generator with a smartphone, tablet, or computer at any time via the Mobile Link application for complete peace of mind.
Ability to view generator Exercise/Run and Total Hours: Review the generator's complete protection profile for exercise hours and total hours.
Ability to view generator maintenance information: Provides maintenance information for the specific model generator when scheduled maintenance is due.
Monthly report with previous month's activity: Detailed monthly reports provide historical generator information.
Ability to view generator battery information: Built in battery diagnostics displaying current state of the battery.
Weather information: Provides detailed local ambient weather conditions for generator location.