Protector 60kW Automatic Standby Generator 277/480 3Ø
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.
Certifications and Standards
- ETL Listed
- UL Listed
- CSA Certified
Features
- True power™ technology delivers utility-grade power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances
- Quiet-Test™ Self-Test Mode runs at a lower, quieter RPM for a five or twelve minute test, to ensure the system is running properly while consuming less fuel. Quiet-Test Self-Test mode can be programmed to run weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
- Protector Series generators and engines are engineered and built in the USA
- Generac's Evolution™ Controller is visible and accessible without opening the generator enclosure. It features an LCD display that allows users to monitor and track maintenance intervals to ensure your generator is always in top operating condition
- Mobile Link™ Connectivity: Standard on all Protector Series models. Mobile Link allows you to monitor the status of your generator from anywhere in the world using a smart phone, tablet, or PC
- 24/7/365 Customer Support Team standing by all day, every day from our headquarters in Wisconsin to answer any questions you might have
- 18" Offset: Generators Can Be Installed Just 18" From a Structure - ideal for areas with tight lot lines or other space constraints
- Excellent motor starting without issue upon initial startup key for homes and businesses with a large amount of motor load (air conditioning, process equipment, etc)
- 60kW Standby Generator 277/480 3Ø
- Small Footprint Generac liquid-cooled product packs more power into a small footprint - ideal when space is a premium. The neutral styling, color and small footprint fits unobtrusively into landscaping
- 5-Year limited warranty for Protector Series automatic standby generators (extended warranty options available)
- Generac engine purpose-built in Wisconsin, USA utilizes a dual-valve ultra-low pressure fuel delivery system and intelligent proprietary engine controls that manage performance functions to ensure peak efficiency in all temperature ranges and elevations
- Fuel efficient - Generac engines consume up to 25% less fuel than competitive engines
- Tough, Durable All-Aluminum Enclosures: Our RhinoCoat™ powder-coated finish helps make corrosion-resistant aluminum perfect for all weather conditions
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- Assembled Weight:
- 1912 lbs
- Automatic Transfer Switch Included:
- No
- Automatic Voltage Regulation:
- Yes
- Color Finish:
- Bisque
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Current Range:
- 200 A
- Does This Product Have A Warranty :
- Yes
- Engine:
- Generac 4.5L
- Engine Cooling System:
- Liquid Cooled
- Engine Start Up Type:
- Automatic Override
- Exercise Cycle:
- Yes
- Frame Material:
- Aluminum
- Hour Meter:
- Yes
- Low Oil Shut Down:
- Yes
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 year limited
- Model Year:
- 2020
- Overload Protection:
- Yes
- Rated Wattage:
- 60000
- Restrictions:
- Yes
- Standby Generator Fuel Type:
- Liquid Propane Or Natural Gas
- Surged Wattage:
- 60000
- Voltage Rating:
- 277/480
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Equipment
- Product Subgroup:
- Standby Generator
- Product Length:
- 97 in
- Product Height:
- 49 in
- Product Weight:
- 1912 lbs
- Product Width:
- 38 in
Generac RG06045KNAX – Frequently Asked Questions
1) Does the Generac RG06045KNAX 60kW generator come with an automatic transfer switch?
No. The RG06045KNAX ships as the generator only, so a transfer switch has to be ordered separately and sized for the service. Plan the ATS around the 277/480V three-phase output and the 200 A current rating of the unit.
2) Will a 60kW Generac Protector work on a 208V three-phase building service?
Not this one. The RG06045KNAX is built for 277/480V three phase only, which is a high-voltage commercial service. If your building is 120/208V three phase, you need the 208V version of the Protector, not this model.
3) What fuel does the Generac RG06045KNAX run on, and can it be converted?
It runs on either liquid propane or natural gas, so the same unit covers both LP tank and utility gas installations. The Generac 4.5L engine uses a dual-valve ultra-low pressure fuel delivery system, so the gas supply has to be sized and regulated for the load, not just teed off a nearby line.
4) How much room do I need for the pad and clearance on a 60kW Generac Protector?
The enclosure measures 97 in long, 38 in wide and 49 in high, so the concrete pad needs to carry that footprint plus the unit's 1,912 lb dry weight. Generac rates the Protector for installation as close as 18 in from a structure, which is what makes it workable on tight lot lines and alley setbacks.
5) Is a 60kW Generac Protector clean enough to run servers, VFDs and medical electronics?
Yes. True Power technology holds total harmonic distortion under 5%, which is the threshold sensitive electronics need, and automatic voltage regulation keeps output steady as load steps on and off. It also carries UL Listed, ETL Listed and CSA certification.
6) Can a 60kW standby generator start large air conditioning and pump motors?
Motor starting is a stated strength of the Protector Series, which matters for buildings with big compressor or process loads. The liquid-cooled Generac 4.5L engine and 60,000 watt rating back that up, but a load calculation on your largest motor and its starting method still drives the final sizing.
7) How does maintenance tracking and remote monitoring work on the Generac RG06045KNAX?
The Evolution Controller sits on the outside of the enclosure so a tech can read the LCD without opening it up, and it tracks maintenance intervals and runtime on a built-in hour meter. Mobile Link connectivity is standard, so a property manager can see generator status from a phone or PC off site.
8) Does the Generac Protector 60kW self-exercise, and how noisy is the weekly test?
It runs an automatic exercise cycle in Quiet-Test mode, which drops engine RPM for a five or twelve minute test instead of running at full speed. The cycle can be set weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, which helps on sites with noise ordinances or tenants close to the pad.
9) Does the enclosure on the Generac Protector hold up outdoors in coastal or salt-air conditions?
The enclosure is all-aluminum with a RhinoCoat powder-coated finish, so it will not rust the way steel does in salt air or constant wet. The finish color is bisque, a neutral tone that blends into landscaping and building surrounds.
10) What engine protection does the Generac RG06045KNAX have if something goes wrong unattended?
Low oil shutdown and overload protection are both built in, and the unit starts automatically on utility loss with an automatic override start type. That matters on an unmanned site where nobody is standing at the generator when it picks up load.
11) Is the Generac Protector 60kW made in the USA?
Yes. Country of origin is the United States, and Generac states the Protector Series generators and their engines are engineered and built in the USA, with the engine produced in Wisconsin. That is usually the answer a government or institutional buyer needs for domestic-preference purchasing.
12) What part number should I put on the purchase order for the 60kW 277/480V Generac Protector?
Order as Generac RG06045KNAX. That is the model and manufacturer part number for the 60kW liquid-cooled Protector at 277/480V three phase, 2020 model year.
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