Generac 18kW Home Standby Generator with Aluminum Enclosure | 7226
18kW Generac Home Standby Generator
The 18kW Generac Standby Generator with Aluminum Enclosure and equipped with Wi-Fi Mobile Link remote monitoring automatically restores backup power to your home during an outage. The number 1 selling brand in America, seven out of ten homeowners choose Generac Guardian over all other home standby generator brands.
A Home Standby Generator from Generac installation includes an Automatic Transfer Switch (sold separately) that automatically selects utility power during normal operation and generator power during an outage. It connects to the main circuit breaker panel to distribute generator power to your entire home or the circuits you select before installation. Power management controls multiple air conditioners and other high current loads like electric water heaters, ranges, and dryers. A weatherproof NEMA 3R enclosure installs indoors or outdoors.
Listed for 18-Inch to Structure Installation. Runs on Natural Gas or LP Propane Gas. Electronic Governor. Multilingual two-line LCD Digital Evolution Controller. Sound Attenuated Aluminum Enclosure. Includes a flexible fuel line connector.
Generac 18kW Generator
Generac Guardian Series
Product Specifications
Model
Model Number
7226
Manufacturer
Generac Power Systems
Made In USA
Yes
Rated Watts
18kW LP Propane / 17kW Natural Gas
Rated Amps
75 Amps LP Propane / 70.8 Amps Natural Gas
Voltage
120/240-Volts Single Phase
A/C Ton Rating
5-Ton
Enclosure
Aluminum
UL Listed
UL-2200
Decibel Rating
65 dBA Normal Load / 55 dBA Quiet Test
Type
Standby Generator
Series Name
Guardian Series
Features
Starting System
Automatic
Low Oil Alert
Low Oil Shutdown
Mainline Breaker
80 Amps
Battery Requirement
12-Volt Group 26R 540 CCA or Group 35R 650 CCA
Mounting Pad
Composite Pad Attached
Weight
420 lbs
Dimensions
48L x 25W x 29H
Warranty Information
Consumer Warranty
Generac 5-Year Limited Warranty
Engine
Engine Brand
Generac G-Force
Engine Size
816cc
Engine RPM
3600
Cast Iron Sleeve
Spiny-Lok Cast Iron Cylinder Walls
Cooling System
Air Cooled
Alternator
Alternator Type
Revolving Field
Frequency
60 Hz
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Fuel
Fuel Type
Propane (LP) / Natural Gas (NG)
Fuel Gauge
No
NG Power Capacity
17kW
LP Power Capacity
18kW
NG Consumption @ Full Load
247 Cubic Feet per Hour
NG Consumption @ Half Load
169 Cubic Feet per Hour
LP Consumption @ Full Load
3.0 Gallons per Hour
LP Consumption @ Half Load
1.7 Gallons per Hour