GENERAC RG08045KNAC Protector 80kW Automatic Standby Generator 277/480 3Ø - SCAQMD

That is exactly what the RG08045KNAC is built for. It is an 80kW Protector Series standby unit rated 277/480 volts, three phase, with a 200 amp current rating. If your building runs 120/208 three phase or single phase, this is the wrong voltage configuration and you need a different Protector model.

Plan the pad around a footprint of 97 inches long by 38 inches wide, with the enclosure standing 49 inches tall. The unit weighs 2,022 pounds, so the pad and any lifting or crane plan have to carry that. Generac rates the Protector Series for installation as close as 18 inches from a structure, which is what makes it workable on tight lot lines.

The SCAQMD designation means this configuration is built for South Coast Air Quality Management District requirements, the air district covering Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. If you are permitting a standby generator in that district, the SCAQMD-configured model is the one your AHJ will expect. Outside that district, the standard 80kW Protector configuration is normally what gets specified. Note this model carries shipping and sale restrictions.

The RG08045KNAC is CSA Certified, UL Listed and ETL Listed. Those are the listings stated for the unit, which covers the usual approval questions on a commercial or institutional standby install.

Motor starting is one of the stated strengths of the Protector Series. Generac calls out clean starting on large motor loads such as air conditioning and process equipment at initial startup, which is the usual failure point on commercial standby jobs. Pair that with True Power technology holding total harmonic distortion under 5 percent, so sensitive electronics and controls on the same bus do not see dirty power while the generator carries the load.

The enclosure is all aluminum with Generac's RhinoCoat powder-coated finish, which is a corrosion-resistant combination meant for outdoor exposure in all weather. The frame material is aluminum and the finish color is Bisque, a neutral tone that stays unobtrusive against landscaping or a screen wall.

Two things handle that. Quiet-Test self-test mode exercises the unit at a lower RPM for either five or twelve minutes and can be set to run weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, so the exercise cycle is automatic and uses less fuel. Mobile Link connectivity is standard on Protector Series models, letting you check generator status remotely from a phone, tablet or PC. The Evolution controller with its LCD display is readable from outside without opening the enclosure, so a walk-by check does not mean unbolting panels.

Order it as Generac RG08045KNAC. That designation covers the Protector Series 80kW automatic standby generator at 277/480 volts three phase in the SCAQMD configuration. The transfer switch is a separate item and is not part of the generator order.

Country of origin is the United States. Generac states the Protector Series generators and their engines are engineered and built in the USA, with the engine purpose-built in Wisconsin. Whether that satisfies a specific Buy American or BABA clause depends on the wording of your spec, but the origin on record is US.