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¡ INNOVATIVE DESIGN & PROTOTYPE TESTING are key components of

GENERAC’S success in “IMPROVING POWER BY DESIGN.” But it

doesn’t stop there. Total commitment to component testing, reliability

testing, environmental testing, destruction and life testing, plus testing

to applicable CSA, NEMA, EGSA, and other standards, allows you to

choose GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS with the confidence that these

systems will provide superior performance.

¡ TEST CRITERIA:

√ PROTOTYPE TESTED √ NEMA MG1-22 EVALUATION

√ SYSTEM TORSIONAL TESTED √ MOTOR STARTING ABILITY

¡ SOLID-STATE, FREQUENCY COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATION.

This state-of-the-art power maximizing regulation system is standard on

all Generac models. It provides optimized FAST RESPONSE to changing

load conditions and MAXIMUM MOTOR STARTING CAPABILITY by

electronically torque-matching the surge loads to the engine. Digital

voltage regulation at ±1%.

¡ SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE from Generac’s extensive dealer

network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the

engine to the smallest electronic component.

¡ GENERAC TRANSFER SWITCHES. Long life and reliability are

synonymous with GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS. One reason for this

confidence is that the GENERAC product line includes its own transfer

systems and controls for total system compatibility.

INCLUDES:

• Two Line LCD Multilingual Digital Evolution™

Controller (English/Spanish/French/

Portuguese) with external viewing window

for easy indication of generator status and

breaker position.

• Isochronous Electronic Governor

• Sound Attenuated Aluminum Enclosure

• Smart Battery Charger

• UV/Ozone Resistant Hoses

• ±1% Voltage Regulation

• Integrated Base Tank Provides Up to 40

Hours of Run Time

• 5 Year Limited Warranty*

• UL 2200 / UL142 / ULC S601 Listed

• Meets code requirements for External Vent

and Fill

Standby Power Rating

Model RD015 - 15 kW 60 Hz

Model RD020 - 20 kW 60 Hz

Model RD030 - 30 kW 60 Hz

Model RD048 - 48 kW 60 Hz (single phase only)

Model RD050 - 50 kW 60 Hz (three phase only)

ISO

9001:

2008

Diesel Generator Set

Protector™ Series

Protector™

Series

Meets EPA Emission Regulations

CA/MA Emissions Compliant

* 5 year warranty applicable to U.S. and Territories/Canada. International warranty is 3 year limited.

*Built in the USA using domestic

and foreign parts

FEATURES

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Protector™ Series Diesel Generator Set Protector™ Series ® 1 of 12 INCLUDES: Standby Power Rating • Two Line LCD Multilingual Digital Evolution™ Controller (English/Spanish/French/ Portuguese) with external viewing window for easy indication of generator status and breaker position.
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Protector™ Series 2 of 12 ® 15 • 20 • 30 • 48 • 50 kW application & engineering data GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Type Synchronous Rotor Insulation Class H (15 & 20 kW) or F (30, 48 & 50 kW) Stator Insulation Class H Telephone Interference Factor (TIF) <50 Alternator Output Leads 1-Phase 3 wire Alternator Output Leads 3-Phase 6 wire Bearings Single Sealed Cartridge Coupling Direct, Flexible Disc Excitation System Direct VOLTAGE REGULATION Type Electronic Sensing Single Phase Regulation
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15 • 20 • 30 • 48 • 50 kW application & engineering data ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: 15 & 20 kW ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM Make Generac Oil Pump Type Gear Model In-line Oil Filter Type Full flow spin-on canister Cylinders 4 Displacement (Liters) 2.28 Bore (in./mm) 3.46/88 Stroke (in./mm) 3.70/94 Compression Ratio 21.3:1 Intake Air System Naturally Aspirated Cylinder Head Type Cast Iron OHV Piston Type Aluminum EPA Emissions Compliance Emergency Stationary 6.87/6.5 - 15 & 20 kW 6.8/6.
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Protector™ Series ® 15 • 20 • 30 • 48 • 50 kW operating data GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE/kW - 60 Hz RD015 4 of 12 RD020 RD030 RD048/ RD050 120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 277/480 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 277/480 V, 3Ø, 0.
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15 • 20 • 30 • 48 • 50 kW operating data ENGINE COOLING Air flow (inlet air including alternator and combustion air in cfm/cmm) System coolant capacity (gal/liters) Heat rejection to coolant (BTU per hr/MJ per hr) 15 kW 20 kW 30 kW 48/50 kW 2824/80 2824/80 3038/86 2824/80 2.8/10.6 2.8/10.6 2.8/10.6 2.8/10.6 63,535/67 63,535/67 111,000/117.1 135,900/143.
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Protector™ Series 6 of 12 ® 15 & 20 kW Drawing #0K7025-C (1 of 2) installation layout
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15 & 20 kW installation layout Drawing #0K7025-C (2 of 2) Protector™ Series ® 7 of 12
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618 [24.3] REMOVE COVER FOR ACCESS TO RADIATOR FILL CAP OPEN PUNCHED LOUVERS TYPICAL ON BOTH SIDES OF FUEL TANK VENTILATION DUCT TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CROSS-FLOW OF AIR VENTILATION BATTERY 12 VOLT NEGATIVE GROUND AIR INTAKE (BOTH SIDES) 1046 [41.
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282 [11.1] 110 [4.3] TYP 660 [26.0] TYP 487 [19.2] OUTER TANK EMERGENCY VENT (2" NPT FEMALE) 101 [4.0] 351 [13.8] 690 [27.2] TYP 314 [12.4] 214 [8.4] 228 [9.0] 1216 [47.9] TYP 1769 [69.6] TYP 1385 [54.5] TYP 1290 [50.8] TYP FUEL LEVEL GAUGE/SENDER [95.4] FUEL SUPPLY FUEL RETURN 121 [4.8] *STUB-UP AREA 196 [7.7] 38 [1.5] 125 [4.9] *STUB-UP AREA OUTER TANK LEAK DETECTOR 19 [.7] TYP 16.7 [.66] MOUNTING HOLES (10 PLACES) SEE NOTE 10 266 [10.5] TYP 620 [24.4] TYP 717 [28.2] 786 [30.
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Protector™ Series 10 of 12 ® 48 & 50 kW Drawing #0K6968-C (1 of 2) installation layout
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48 & 50 kW installation layout Drawing #0K6968-A (2 of 2) Protector™ Series ® 11 of 12
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Protector™ Series ® 15 • 20 • 30 • 48 • 50 kW Model # available accessories Product Description G006463-4 Mobile Link™ Generac's Mobile Link allows you to check the status of your generator from anywhere that you have access to an Internet connection from a PC or with any smart device. You will even be notified when a change in the generator’s status occurs via e-mail or text message. Note: Harness Adapter Kit required. Available in the U.S. only.