Generac's Protector Series features a set of popular preconfigured options and accessories to ensure that your generator will be able to adapt to your specific needs. Even better, the Protector Series is more cost-effective than many competitive large backup power solutions.
What Makes the Protector Series Different from Other Backup Generators?
The Protector Series is an off-the-shelf solution that features a set of popular pre-configured options and accessories so your generator will meet local code requirements, wherever you live.
The Protector Series offers compatibility with a variety of environments, with external vent and fill, a UL/CUL 142-listed, double-walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200-listed generator, and a wide range of code-driven accessories.
Generac offers a wide range of code-driven accessories, so you can feel confident that your generator will be able to conform to the required local codes for your large home or small business, no matter what.
All the conveniences of modern living - heat, central air, refrigeration, communication - are nothing without power. When the power supply is disrupted, our lives and businesses can come to a sudden halt. An automatic standby generator protects you from power failures, restoring power within seconds of an outage, so you can have peace of mind and the power you need.
Code Ready
The Protector Series offers compatibility with a variety of environments, with external vent and fill, a UL/CUL 142-listed, double-walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200-listed generator, and a wide range of code-driven accessories.
Inverter generators are expensive. If I use a conventional generator (e.g. Champion 7500 running watts, or Ryobi 3500 running watts) and add a surge protector (whole house or individual outlet), will that make the power "clean" (safe for electronics, including appliances-with-electronics)? (I don't want to spend the money for a UPS.)
A power outage can create major problems to avoid those problems, you may have thought about installing a whole house generator. If you do, consider adding a surge protector to control the flow of power into your home.
Many people mistake power strips for surge protectors. They are different. A power strip allows you to plug several items into one outlet. It looks like a long strip. A surge protector may look like a solid, rectangular box.
The generator is a 10kw manual start that will be hooked to the 200 amp main panel via a service rated manual transfer switch. Coming from the main service into the main panel is a Panamax whole house surge suppressor.
Should this device fail and cause harm to your appliances, PSP Products will send you a new surge protector and repair or replace any appliances down-line of the device up to $100,000.
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Should your Polaris generator's maximum load be exceeded, the circuit protection device will trip and cut all current to the receptacles. The engine will continue to run. Correct the load by unplugging all appliances from the receptacles and press the circuit protector button to reset, followed by the Overload Reset button. AC power will be restored immediately. The overload reset button is available for a maximum of five times for each full start of the generator. Shut down the generator and restart using the power switch in order to refresh the number of resets.
Slightly overloading the generator or running at maximum power operation (30 minutes) may not switch the circuit ON but will shorten the service life of the generator. Take caution not to overload the generator. Refer to the wattage specifications to ensure you have enough wattage for the appliances you wish to power.
The DC receptacle is protected from an overload with a circuit protector. If the DC circuit is overloaded, the protector will trip and power to the DC receptacle will cease. If the circuit protector keeps tripping, discontinue charging and see your authorized Polaris generator dealer. The circuit protector does not prevent overcharging of the battery. The protector is located above the receptacle and is closed by pressing down on the button.
To help prevent overloading while powering an air conditioner, follow the air conditioner manufacturer's instructions for starting and restarting for proper operation. Some air conditioner manufacturers offer a start capacitor as an extra cost option. The lack of a start capacitor can cause the air conditioner to draw too high a starting current and overload the generator. Contact your air conditioner dealer if you consistently have problems starting your air conditioner with the generator.
P5500 and P6500
The 240V circuit breaker will automatically switch off if a short circuit or significant overload of the generator occurs to the 240V receptacle. If the circuit breaker switches OFF automatically, check that all connected appliances are working properly and do not exceed the generator's maximum output before switching the breaker back to the ON position.
The 120V circuit protectors automatically shut off current to receptacles when the circuit is overloaded or when there is a problem with the DC battery charging circuit. These include the electric start, DC, and AC circuit breakers.
P2000i and P3200iE
The overload reset button is used in the case of sudden engine shutdown resulting from prolonged engine overload. Should the generator overload, AC power will be cut off, but the engine will stay running. Correct the overload condition and then press the overload reset switch on the front panel. AC power will be restored immediately. Reset button locations are shown below.
The overload reset button is available for a maximum of five times for each full start of the generator. Shut down the generator and restart using the power switch in order to refresh the number of resets.
The AC and DC circuit breakers automatically switch OFF if a short circuit or significant overload occurs to one or more of the receptacles. To reset the circuit protector, push the button in to the ON position. Prior to resetting the circuit breaker, check appliances for proper operation and that rated load capacity has not been exceeded.
If a short circuit occurs in a connected appliance, or if the generator is overloaded (produces more than 2800 W), current to the connected appliance will cease, the output indicator (GREEN) will extinguish, and the overload indicator will illuminate RED.
Since the 2020 NEC code now requires a surge protector be included on all new generator installations, Briggs & Stratton allows customers and dealers to buy and install surge protectors to make sure their home and electronics are safe during a power surge.
We installed a hard wired version of the progressive industries 50 amp surge protector and bought a set of Honda 2000's and connected them up and received a code E-2 which is an open ground. Called progressive and they explained the issue. Also directed me to a video clip. So we now have to purchase the Gen. plug from them to get the Honda's to work with the Surge Protector. Is what it is no big deal. Just wanted to let everyone know if you go with this protector and generator combo what to look for. Passing on so you want be surprised.
First, there is nothing wrong with the Honda generator or the Progressive Industries product. Most portable generators don't have a neutral to ground connection like generators do that are built into the a coach. The Progressive Industries product is doing its job with the portable generator and "protecting" from the lack of this neutral to ground connection. (That's one of the many reasons to have the Progressive Industries full EMS protection product.) The use of the plug connecting neutral to ground - be it from a supplier or home made - is perfectly safe. Actually I recommend using a "plug" and the Progressive Industries true EMS with portable generators to provide surge, voltage and off-frequency protection.
This may seem a little scary to some but it's really is no big deal. Many coaches are now coming with higher quality products like the Progressive Industries EMS already installed. So it may not be possible to totally bypass them. "It depends." If one uses a portable generator having one of these "plugs," providing a neutral to ground connection when using a portable generator is a good idea, IMO.
I did a little presentation on this at the last New Horizons' Rally and a few people went "Oh, is that the only problem." Yep, that's it. One little #10 wire from neutral to ground plugged into the 120 volt outlet on the portable generator and all is well.
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