Protector Series 45 kW Standby Generator
Certifications and Standards
- ETL Listed
- UL Listed
- CSA Certified
Features
- True power™ technology. delivers best-in class power quality with less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) for clean, smooth operation of sensitive electronics and appliances
- 3-Phase, 120/240 V
- 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
- 45,000-Watt Protector Standby
- 5-year limited warranty with extended warranty options are available. we are proud of our innovative product design, high quality and first-class reliability so we stand behind them with a strong 5, 7 or 10-year limited warranty
- Evolution™ Controller features a multilingual, two-line LCD text display with color-coded, backlit buttons. it has received upgrades, including USB flash capability, smart battery charging, voltage adjustment, and backlit membrane pad style
- Quiet-Test™. all backup generators run a weekly test to ensure the system is running properly. Protector Series home generator runs its self-test at a lower, quieter RPM, which can be programmed to run weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly
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Product Specs
- Assembled Weight:
- 1260 lbs
- Color Finish:
- Grey
- Contains Chemicals That Cause Birth Defects Calif Prop65 :
- No
- Country Of Origin:
- United States
- Current Range:
- 135 A
- Frame Material:
- Steel
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 5 Year Limited Warranty
- Rated Wattage:
- 45000
- Restrictions:
- Yes
- Voltage Rating:
- 120/240 3 Phase
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Power Equipment
- Product Subgroup:
- Standby Generator
- Product Length:
- 76.8 in
- Product Height:
- 46.11 in
- Product Weight:
- 1260 lbs
- Product Width:
- 35 in
Generac RG04524JNAX – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What voltage and phase does the Generac RG04524JNAX 45 kW Protector generator put out?
The RG04524JNAX is a 3-phase unit rated 120/240 V, with a current rating of 135 A. If your building runs single-phase service, this is the wrong configuration and you need a single-phase Protector model instead.
2) How much pad space do I need for a Generac RG04524JNAX standby generator?
Plan the pad around an enclosure measuring 76.8 in long, 35 in wide and 46.11 in high. The unit weighs 1,260 lbs, so the pad has to be engineered for that load plus whatever local code requires for setback from openings and combustibles.
3) Is the Generac RG04524JNAX listed for commercial installation?
It is ETL Listed, UL Listed and CSA Certified. That covers the usual AHJ questions for a permitted commercial standby install in the US and Canada.
4) Is a 45 kW Generac Protector generator big enough to run a small commercial building?
It is rated 45,000 watts continuous standby. Whether that covers a building depends on your connected load calculation and whether you are backing up the whole service or a selected emergency panel. At 3-phase 120/240 V it delivers 135 A, so size your transfer switch and feeder to that.
5) Will a Generac Protector generator run sensitive electronics and IT equipment cleanly?
Yes. The Protector Series uses True Power technology, holding total harmonic distortion under 5%, which is the threshold that matters for electronics, variable frequency drives and elevator controls.
6) Can I monitor a Generac Protector standby generator remotely across multiple properties?
Mobile Link connectivity is standard on every Protector Series generator, so status can be checked from a phone, tablet or PC. For a property manager running several sites, that means exercise results and fault alerts come to you instead of requiring a site visit.
7) How noisy is the weekly self-test on a Generac Protector generator near occupied units?
The Protector Series runs its weekly exercise at a reduced RPM using Quiet-Test, and the schedule can be set to weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. That is the setting to change first if tenants complain about test timing.
8) What controller does the Generac RG04524JNAX use and what can a tech do at the unit?
It uses the Evolution controller, a two-line multilingual LCD with color-coded backlit buttons. The updated version adds USB flash capability, smart battery charging and voltage adjustment, so a service tech can pull data and trim voltage without swapping hardware.
9) Does the Generac RG04524JNAX carry a California Prop 65 birth defect warning?
No. The RG04524JNAX is recorded as not containing chemicals that cause birth defects under California Prop 65. Note that shipping restrictions do apply to this unit.
10) What is the Generac RG04524JNAX enclosure made of and how does it hold up outdoors?
The frame is steel, finished in grey. It is built in the United States. For coastal or high-salt sites, plan on a maintenance schedule that includes inspecting the enclosure finish.
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Does the Generac RG04524JNAX come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Generac RG04524JNAX is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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