Guardian 22kW Home Backup Generator with Whole House Switch WiFi-Enabled
70432 - spec sheet
Prop 65 Warning
- Operating, servicing, and maintaining this equipment can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide, phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine except as necessary, service your equipment in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your hands frequently when servicing your equipment. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Features
- Smart, user-friendly controls. Generac's Evolution™ Controller features a multilingual LCD display that allows users to monitor battery status and track maintenance intervals to ensure your generator is always in top operating condition
- Generac generators and engines are engineered and built in the USA using domestic and foreign parts
- 24/7/365 Customer support team standing by all day, every day from our headquarters in Wisconsin to answer any questions you might have
- Up to whole house protection with the 200-amp, NEMA 3R (aluminum outdoor enclosure) smart switch
- 5-Year limited warranty for automatic standby generators
- Tough, durable all-aluminum enclosures: our RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions
- 22kW/19.5kW Standby Generator
- True Power Technology delivers best-in-class power quality with less than 5 percent total harmonic distortion for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances
- Generac's G-Force engine is a purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine capable of handling the rigors of generator use, resulting in power that's more reliable and requires less routine maintenance
Certifications and Standards
- UL Listed
70432 - spec sheet
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Assembled Weight:
- 515.0 lbs
- Color Finish:
- Bisque
- Contains Chemicals That Cause Birth Defects Calif Prop65 :
- No
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Current Range:
- 100 Amp A
- Does This Product Have A Warranty :
- Yes
- Frame Material:
- Aluminum
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 year warranty
- Rated Wattage:
- 22000
- Restrictions:
- No
- Voltage Rating:
- 240
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Equipment
- Product Subgroup:
- Generator
- Product Length:
- 48 in
- Product Height:
- 29 in
- Product Weight:
- 466 lbs
- Product Width:
- 25 in
Generac 70432 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Generac 70432 come with a transfer switch, or do I have to buy one separately?
The transfer switch is included. The Generac 70432 Guardian 22kW package ships with a 200-amp NEMA 3R smart switch in an aluminum outdoor enclosure, rated for up to whole house protection. That means you are not sourcing a separate ATS to complete the job, though the interconnecting wiring, gas line, and pad are still on the installer.
2) What footprint do I need to plan for the Generac 70432 enclosure?
The enclosure measures 48 in long, 25 in wide, and 29 in high. Use those numbers to size the pad and to check the manufacturer's required clearances from the house wall, windows, and openings before you pour or set the composite base.
3) Is a 22kW Generac Guardian big enough to run my whole house?
It is sold as a whole house package: 22kW standby output, dropping to 19.5kW on the alternate fuel rating, paired with a 200-amp smart switch. That covers a typical single family service without load shedding at the panel. On larger homes with multiple high-draw loads, such as two air conditioning condensers plus an electric range and a well pump, a load calculation still decides it.
4) How much does the Generac 70432 22kW generator weigh, and what does that mean for setting the pad?
Unit weight is 466 lbs, and 515 lbs as shipped assembled. That is well inside what a two or three person crew plus an appliance dolly can place on a prepared composite or concrete pad, but it is not a one-person lift off a truck. Plan the delivery point and access path before it arrives.
5) Will the Generac 70432 run sensitive electronics and computer equipment without damaging them?
Yes. True Power Technology holds total harmonic distortion under 5 percent, which is the threshold that matters for variable speed HVAC boards, computers, medical equipment, and modern appliance electronics. Output is 240 volts.
6) Can I monitor the Generac 70432 remotely, or do I have to walk out to the unit?
The 70432 is WiFi-enabled, so status can be checked remotely rather than at the machine. At the unit itself, the Evolution controller carries a multilingual LCD that shows battery status and maintenance intervals. For a property manager running several sites, that remote view is what turns a weekly walk-around into an exception check.
7) Will a Generac Guardian standby generator hold up outdoors in a coastal or heavy-snow climate?
The enclosure is all aluminum with a RhinoCoat powder-coated finish, so there is no steel body to rust through, and the included smart switch is in a NEMA 3R aluminum outdoor enclosure rated for outdoor mounting. The frame material is aluminum and the finish color is bisque.
8) Is the Generac 70432 UL Listed for a permitted residential standby install?
UL Listed, which is what most inspectors and jurisdictions will want to see on a permanently installed standby unit. It carries a Prop 65 exhaust and engine servicing warning, standard for engine-driven equipment sold into California.
9) What kind of engine is in the Generac 22kW Guardian and how much maintenance does it need?
It uses Generac's G-Force engine, a purpose-built pressure-lubricated design rather than a converted small-engine block, which is why the routine maintenance interval is lighter than a splash-lubricated unit. The Evolution controller tracks those intervals on its display so a facilities crew is not guessing at service dates.
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