Generac Protector Series QS 48kW Standby Generator
Looking to back up your entire home, or more items than usual? Consider the Generac Protector Series QS 48kW Standby Generator. These units power essential appliances and modern technologies during power outages, allowing homeowners and their families to continue living life comfortably and without interruption.
The Generac Protector Series QS 48kW Standby Generator has the best liquid cooled engine that packs more power into a smaller footprint – ideal when space is a premium. The Generac Protector Series QS 48kW Standby Generator fits unobtrusively into landscaping with its neutral styling, color, and small footprint. Clean burning, continuous fuel choice of natural gas to LP. The Generac Protector Series QS 48kW Standby Generator’s 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.
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Features & Benefits
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.
Aluminum Enclosure
Aluminum enclosures provide enhanced durability and are corrosion resistant – ideal for homes located in coastal and salt-water environments.
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.
Tough, Durable All-Aluminum Enclosures
Our RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions.
Mobile Link™ Remote Monitoring
Mobile Link is the cellular remote monitoring system from Generac that allows you to check your generator’s status from anywhere in the world using your computer, tablet or smartphone.
5-year limited warranty with extended warranty options available
Generac is proud of their innovative product design, high quality and first-class reliability so they stand behind them with a strong 5, 7 or 10-year extended warranties available.
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.
Compare
| 22 kW | 27 kW | 32 kW | 38 kW | 48 kW | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Voltage |
1800 |
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Cylinders |
4 |
8 |
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100% of Rated Load – NG ft3/hr |
316 |
359 |
375 |
437 |
756 |
100% of Rated Load- Propane ft3/hr |
125 |
143 |
166 |
185 |
302 |
Normal Load at 23 ft (DBA) |
70 |
64 |
65 |
68 |
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Dimensions (LxWxH in inches) |
62.2 x 30.6 x 38.6 |
76.8 x 35 x 46.1 |
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Weight (lbs.) |
900 |
940 |
1225 |
1235 |
1555 |
Helpful Resources
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How Does a Home Backup Generator Work?
It starts and stops automatically, and never needs refueling. This video explains how and why.
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