GENERAC RG06045KNAC Protector 60kW Automatic Standby Generator 277/480 3Ø - SCAQMD

No. The RG06045KNAC ships as the generator only, no transfer switch included. You will need to spec and order a separate ATS sized for the 277/480V three phase service and the load you are transferring. Budget for it up front, because the generator cannot start on utility loss without one.

This one is three phase only, rated 277/480V at 60kW. If your building is 120/240 single phase or 120/208 three phase, this is the wrong unit and you need a different voltage configuration of the Protector. Voltage on a standby generator is factory set, not field switchable on this model.

The enclosure measures 97 in long, 38 in wide, and 49 in high, and Generac permits installation as close as 18 inches from a structure. That 18 inch offset is what makes it workable on tight lot lines and narrow side yards. Local code and gas utility clearances still govern, so lay it out against both.

Either one. The unit is configured for liquid propane or natural gas, so you pick the fuel at installation. The engine uses a dual valve ultra low pressure fuel delivery system, which matters when your gas supply is on the low side. Size the gas line for the full 60kW draw, not just the meter that feeds the building, or you will get voltage dips under load.

Motor starting is one of the reasons this unit is specified for commercial work. Generac rates the Protector for motor starting without issue on initial startup, which is what you want for air conditioning compressors and process equipment, and automatic voltage regulation holds output during the inrush. Output is rated 200 A with overload protection built in.

Rated and surge output are both 60,000 W on this model, so there is no headroom above nameplate for surge. Add up your standby loads and the starting demand of the largest motor. If the sum lands close to 60kW, step up to a larger Protector rather than running this one at the edge. Its 200 A output is the other ceiling to check against your panel.

Yes, it is an automatic standby unit with automatic override start, so it cranks and picks up load without anyone on site, provided a transfer switch is installed to sense the outage and signal it. The generator itself does not include that switch.

At 1912 lbs the RG06045KNAC needs a poured concrete pad or an engineered composite pad rated for that load, and it needs crane or forklift placement. It is not a two-man set. Plan the pad and access route before delivery, and confirm the pad is level, since the 4.5L liquid cooled engine relies on correct oil level for the low oil shutdown to work as intended.

SCAQMD identifies the emissions configuration for the South Coast Air Quality Management District in Southern California, which permits standby engines under its own rules. If you are installing in that district, this is the version that gets through permitting. Outside it, the unit still functions identically, so ordering the SCAQMD version elsewhere is not a problem, it just is not required.

Three things handle this. An hour meter and exercise cycle are built in, so the generator self tests on a weekly, bi weekly, or monthly schedule you program. Quiet-Test runs that exercise at reduced RPM for five or twelve minutes, so it burns less fuel and makes less noise than a full speed test. Mobile Link is standard on Protector Series, which lets you check status remotely from a phone, tablet, or PC rather than driving to the pad. The Evolution controller with its LCD is readable without opening the enclosure.

Output runs under 5% total harmonic distortion through Generac's True Power technology, which is the threshold generally used for feeding sensitive electronics, VFDs, and computer equipment from a generator. Automatic voltage regulation keeps output steady as loads step on and off.

The unit is ETL Listed, UL Listed, and CSA Certified. For institutional and government work where the inspector wants a listing mark on the nameplate, all three are carried. It is built in the United States, engine included.

The frame and enclosure are aluminum with Generac's RhinoCoat powder coated finish, so corrosion resistance is the point rather than an option. Finish color is bisque, a neutral tone meant to sit quietly against a building or landscaping. For salt air or constant wet, aluminum is the material you want over steel.