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GENERAC RD03022KDAE Generac Protector 30kW Automatic Standby Diesel Generator (277/480V 3-Phase)

GENERAC RD03022KDAE Generac Protector 30kW Automatic Standby Diesel Generator (277/480V 3-Phase)

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Generac Protector 30kW Automatic Standby Diesel Generator (277/480V 3-Phase)

  • Features

    • Same robust engines used on the Generac Industrial Power products
    • External viewing window for easy indication of generator status and breaker position
    • QUIET-TEST™ – weekly self-test mode that runs at a lower RPM, is quieter, and consumes less fuel.
    • CODE READY – compatibility with various codes, with external vent and fill, a UL/CUL 142-listed, double-walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200-listed generator, and a wide range of code-driven accessories.
    • Isochronous governor: Electronic governor control for tight and precise load response, and voltage/frequency regulation
    • Generous stub-up area for easy connections with dual-rated lugs to accept either copper or aluminum conductors with removable kick-plate for stub-up access
    • 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
    • Will utilize the standard RTS or RXS switches
    • Non-bid/Spec
    • Mobile Link Connectivity - 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.
    • EVOLUTION™ CONTROLLER – allows for easy monitoring and management of generator functions.
    • Removable doors for easy service and fuel fill access

Manufacturer Resources

Product Specs

Assembled Depth:
95.000000 in
Assembled Height:
59.000000 in
Assembled Weight:
1857.000000 lbs
Assembled Width:
35.000000 in
Manufacturer Warranty:
5 Year Limited Warranty
Department:
Electrical
Product Group:
Power Equipment
Product Subgroup:
Protector Series Generator

Generac RD03022KDAE – Frequently Asked Questions

1) What voltage and phase does the Generac RD03022KDAE 30kW diesel standby generator put out?
The RD03022KDAE is a 30kW Protector Series diesel standby unit configured for 277/480V three phase. That's a commercial service configuration, so it suits a building on 480V wye power, not a residential 120/240V single phase panel. If your site is single phase, this is the wrong unit.
2) How much room and what kind of pad do I need for a Generac Protector 30kW diesel generator?
The unit measures 95 inches deep, 35 inches wide, and 59 inches tall assembled, and it weighs 1,857 pounds. Size the concrete pad to the 95 x 35 footprint plus whatever clearance your local code and the setback rules require, and confirm the pad and any lifting equipment are rated well past 1,857 pounds before delivery day.
3) Which automatic transfer switch works with the Generac RD03022KDAE standby generator?
It runs on Generac's standard RTS or RXS transfer switches. The generator does not include a transfer switch, so the ATS is a separate line item on the order and has to be sized to the service amperage and matched to the 277/480V three phase configuration.
4) Does the Generac Protector 30kW diesel generator come with a fuel tank, or do I supply one?
It ships on a double walled base tank that is UL/CUL 142 listed, with external vent and fill. The generator itself is UL/CUL 2200 listed. Removable doors give access to the fuel fill without pulling panels, which matters when the fuel truck shows up on a facility route.
5) Can I land aluminum feeders on the Generac RD03022KDAE, or does it require copper?
Either. The lugs are dual rated to accept copper or aluminum conductors, so you can run aluminum feeders on a long service without an adapter. There's a generous stub up area and a removable kick plate for stub up access, which makes bringing conduit up through the pad a lot less painful than working through a fixed panel.
6) Is the Generac Protector 30kW diesel a bid-spec generator for a government or institutional project?
No. Generac classifies this Protector unit as non-bid/spec, so it is not the line to submit against a hard bid specification that calls for an industrial bid-spec package. It is CODE READY, meaning external vent and fill, the UL/CUL 142 listed double walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200 listed generator, and a range of code driven accessories are available. For a specified project, look at Generac's Industrial Power line instead. Worth noting the engine is the same robust engine used on the Industrial Power products.
7) Should I spec diesel or natural gas for a 30kW commercial standby generator?
Diesel, like this Protector 30kW, makes sense where there is no gas utility service, where the authority having jurisdiction wants on site fuel storage for a defined run time, or where the load is a hard commercial 277/480V three phase service. The tradeoff is that you own the fuel: tank fill, fuel polishing, and spill containment all become facility tasks. A gaseous unit removes the tank and the fill schedule but ties your run time to the gas main staying up.
8) Can I check on a Generac Protector standby generator remotely from a phone?
Mobile Link connectivity is standard on all Protector Series generators, so status can be monitored from a smartphone, tablet, or PC. For a property manager or MRO group running several sites, that's the difference between finding out about a failed exercise cycle remotely and finding out during the next outage. Local status is also readable at the unit through an external viewing window that shows generator status and breaker position without opening a door.
9) How well does this Generac 30kW diesel hold frequency when a big motor load hits?
It uses an isochronous electronic governor, which holds speed to a fixed setpoint rather than drooping under load. Generac states tight and precise load response with voltage and frequency regulation. That's the spec to point at when the connected load includes elevators, chillers, or other across-the-line motor starts on the 277/480V three phase service.
10) Will the weekly exercise cycle on this Generac Protector generator disturb tenants?
The weekly self test uses Generac's QUIET-TEST mode, which runs the engine at a lower RPM. It's quieter than a full speed exercise and burns less fuel. That's the feature that matters on a multi-family or hospitality site where the exercise run happens near occupied units.
11) How serviceable is the Generac Protector 30kW enclosure for routine maintenance?
The doors are removable, which opens the unit up for service and for fuel fill access rather than forcing a tech to work through a hinged swing. Day to day monitoring and management of generator functions runs through the Evolution controller, and the external viewing window lets a walk-by check confirm status and breaker position without unlocking anything.
How fast can I get the Generac RD03022KDAE delivered?
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Can I return it if it doesn’t work for me?
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Does the Generac RD03022KDAE come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Generac RD03022KDAE is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty. For full warranty terms, check the product documentation or Contact Us.
How do I get technical support or installation help for the Generac RD03022KDAE?
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