Guardian Elite Air Cooled Generators

16 - 18 kW Air Cooled Larger Residential Generators

If you live near the coast or in an area with a lot of snow, you know how destructive salt and moisture can be. Now you can protect your standby power investment with the Guardian Elite 16 kW aluminum model. Our all aluminum enclosure provides corrosion-resistance that is far superior to anything else on the market.

Guardian Elite 16kW and 18kW models are the quietest and most powerful air-cooled models of their size on the market today. You can protect selected circuits or all circuits, depending on your requirements. With OHVI® industrial engines these Elites are quiet, long lasting and maintain themselves with up to 2 years between oil changes.

• Continuous Fuel: Both models run on LP or natural gas, providing continuous fuel and reduced emissions
• Circuit or Whole House Coverage: The 16kW prepackaged model powers 16 circuits; the 18kW model provides up to whole-house protection.
• OHVI Industrial Engine: Long-life design and the most horsepower in its class, now with 2-year oil change interval.
• Electronic Governor: Maintains steady speed and eliminates voltage drop when loads are applied.
• Superior Enclosures: These 16kW and 18kW GUARDIAN Elite models feature corrosion-resistant gray aluminum enclosures which are ideal for salt air coastal climates
• Whisper-Test™: The 16kW and 18kW GUARDIAN Elite models feature the patented Whisper-Test low-speed exercise mode for quiter weekly self test.
• UL Listed: UL 2200 Listing ensures the generator meets local building code approval, safety and certified kW power ratings.

16 kW Pre-packaged MODEL 5244 16,000 Watts Circuits: 16 Electronic Governor Generac 992cc OHVI 5-ton AC start-up power 16 KW Spec Sheet	16 kW Stand-alone MODEL 5284 16,000 Watts ATS Sold Separately Electronic Governor Generac 992cc OHVI 5-ton AC start-up power 16 KW Spec Sheet	18 kW Pre-packaged MODEL 5416 18,000 Watts 200A SE Rated ATS Electronic Governor Generac 992cc OHVI 5-ton AC start-up power, PLUS whole-house power 18 KW Spec Sheet	18 kW Stand-alone MODEL 5417 18,000 Watts ATS Sold Separately Electronic Governor Generac 992cc OHVI 5-ton AC start-up power, PLUS whole-house power 18 KW Spec Sheet
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Whisper Quiet Operation

Guardian's exclusive Whisper-Test™ low speed exercise feature makes the 16 kW the quietest air-cooled generator on the market. With Whisper-Test, the Guardian Elite 16 kW is as quiet as a car idling in the driveway during the weekly self-testing cycle.

With our pre-packaged, 16-circuit pre-wired system; installation is fast, easy and inexpensive, making the 16 kW an even better value.

Fuel Source

All models have the ability to run on either natural gas or LP vapor for easy conversions and increased flexibility.

Guardian Elite Air Cooled Generator Features:

• Newly designed alternator can start a 5-ton* AND a 3-ton, or two 4-ton air conditioners with plenty of power to spare
• Fast response to changing electrical loads
• The ONLY air-cooled engine designed specifically for generators
• 2.5 Amp Timed Trickle Battery Charger
• Full Monitoring System
• Shutdown and LED Indicators

Contact JDS Electrical Systems today to determine the best generator
system to meet your needs and your budget!