Questions and Answers for Generac 16000-Watt (LP)/16000-Watt (NG) Air Cooled Standby Generator with Wi-Fi and Whole House 200 Amp Auto Transfer Switch

A:  No, Generac model #7037 does not turn on the original power, but the grid would. The generator will run as long as the main power is off. Once the main power comes back on, the generator shuts off.

A:  Generac model #7039 consumes liquid propane on a 1/2 load in gal/hr is 2.37. On a full load of liquid propane, this unit consumes 3.56. You can find more information on this unit online in the spec sheet, https://www.generac.com/all-products/generators/home-backup-generators/guardian-series/20kw-7039-whole-house-switch-wifi-enabled . Generac model #7178 consumes in gal/hr of liquid propane, 1/2 load is 1.7 and on a full load is 2.99. You can find more information online in the spec sheet, https://www.generac.com/all-products/generators/home-backup-generators/guardian-series/16kw-7178-whole-house-switch-wifi-enabled

A:  For the Generac model #7039 fueled by natural gas, the BTU content is 301,000. Fueled by liquid propane, the BTU content is 325,000. This information is located on the product spec sheet which can be found on Generac.com. We recommending contacting your gas provider, or a licensed plumber, and they will be able to size the gas line for you. Gas pipe size will depend on length of run from the source and how many elbows and T’s there are. Gas line size on our units can range from ¾” to 1 ¼” or greater, depending on the unit and how far from the gas source. Units running on natural gas need 3.5” to 7” of water column of pressure, and units running on propane will need 10” to 12” of water column of pressure

A:  Generac model #7043 consumes liquid propane at a 1/2 load at 92 ft^3/hr (2.53 gal/hr) and (9.57 L/hr). For a full load, this model uses 142 ft^3/hr (3.90 gal/hr) and (14.77 L/hr). For Generac 16kW, this unit consumes liquid propane at a 1/2 load at 62 ft^3/hr (1.70 gal/hr) and (6.45 L/hr). For a full load, this model uses 109 ft^3/hr (2.99 gal/hr) and (11.32 L/hr). You can find more information on each unit online, https://www.generac.com/all-products/generators/home-backup-generators#?cat=6&cat=214&cat=217&cat=249

A:  Generac model #7037 has a rated voltage of 240. You can find more information online in the spec sheet, https://www.generac.com/service-support/product-support-lookup/product-support-details?productid=541d41b8-086a-47bd-a294-a56b93efcc29

A:  The Generac model #7037 has a BTU of 267,500 for liquid propane at a full load and a BTU of 309,000 for natural gas a full load. The fuel pipe must be sized for a full load and this is calculated by the installer. We recommend contacting an authorized Generac dealer for more information. If you need assistance finding a local dealer, we recommend using our dealer locator found here: http://www.generac.com/dealer-locator

A:  No, Generac model #7039 does not come with a cold weather package included in the price of the unit. You can purchase a cold weather package online or through an installer.

A:  We recommend working with an authorized Generac dealer as they will be better able to assist you. If you need assistance finding a local dealer, we recommend using our dealer locator found here: http://www.generac.com/dealer-locator

A:  We recommend working with an authorized Generac dealer as they will be better able to assist you. If you need assistance finding a local dealer, we recommend using our dealer locator found here: http://www.generac.com/dealer-locator

A:  Yes, LP does stand for liquid propane.