Looking for Answers about Generac Power Systems 20kW Guardian Series Automatic Standby Generator A?

I read manual. How do you tell how many hours used. Manual not clear on exactly how to access menu to do different functions
I would like step by step use of menu. Manual is too general for me.

For my new 20kw Guardian, if I follow all break in times and oil recomendations in my owner's manual, and use Generac brand oil and filter, does changing the oil and filter myself void my warranty?

Specifically, do all oil and filter changes have to be done by a Generac dealer to maintain warranty coverage? (Unit was installed by Generac certified dealer)

Oil weight and type would depend on the weather which can change during the year. Oil change can go 2 years.

Can the 20k unit power an 208/230 3 phase AC system rated at 110 LRA (natural gas system)

I live in Central Texas close to Fort Worth are and our temps range from the low teens to 110, which grade of oil is the best for this temperature range? Or is there a grade of sythetic oil that is best for this region?

Or should I assume I can change the oil once a year or 200 hundred hours. thanks

In the process of installing the 20kW Guardian. Yesterday the propane company completed the final installation. What I see is 3/4" black pipe (6" length) threaded onto the generator's gas supply mounting hole. The installer also added a regulator and cleanout (the latter also made of black pipe). All of this connects to a flexible connector (theirs, not the one Generac supplied with the generator) and finally to the flexible underground gas pipe. In all there are four 6" lenghts of black pipe, 3 - 90 degree elbows (black pipe), and a regulator hanging off the gas supply hole. There is no other support provided. Does this create a weight/torque problem when the generator is running (i.e., can the generator support this)?

It is a 20000 kw unit.

I have spoken to several certified dealers in my NJ area. I get conflicting information on what is the maximum LRA rating for the 20k (natural gas) model. One guy says its is rated for 145 LRA. The other guy says 112. Both are registered dealers, installers and certified repair techs. The 112 guy claims based on his experience AC systems drawing more than 112 LRA have actually experienced damage because there was insufficient kickoff amps despite the ratings for 145. So I am both confused and concerned since I will need to upgrade my AC unit and need to know what AC unit will work with this 20k machine BEFORE I go into this project. ie. What LRA max rating is completely safe for the new 5 ton AC that I will need to install?

Temp. drops to 40 below. Want unit inside so it will start with no problem.

I see where you mentioned unbolting the pad from the generator so you can use those holes to then bolt the generator and pad down to your concrete pad. How is that pad bolted to the generator? Do you have to somehow left the generator up to get to nuts underneath the pad? Thanks!

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I recently acquired a Generac Guardian 20KW (005875-1) whole house backup system. It is working well. I've also installed the cold weather kit and a model 5928 remote monitor.

The instruction manual for the Basic Nexus Remote Monitor says that you can add a second remote display by simply pairing it with the first display's transceiver. While I am not planning to do this right away, I am curious how I can obtain a second remote display unit without buying a complete kit. Is there a spare part number that provides just the basic remote display? Is it the 0H8075 part number that's in the instruction manual? If so, what's the price?

Is the transceiver for the 5928 basic remote monitor compatible with the display unit for the 5951 advanced remote display? Or vice-versa? I've read the owner's manual for the 5951 and it clearly has a different interface to the controller electronics. If I were to decide to get the 5951 at some point in the future, will I be able to continue to use the remote display from my 5928? Is it possible to have both units installed in a single generator system? (I would imagine that I'd need to do a customer modification of the enclosure to provide a way to mount the second transceiver from the 5951 if the two displays can not be paired to a single transceiver, and I would not be surprised if the two have incompatible signalling, given how they obtain data from the controller module).

Some feedback on the 5928 kit: The mounting screws are really TINY and it's really hard to attach the transceiver housing without losing at least one of the screws (with its TINY washer) down inside the generator housing. I lost one of the screws that way. There are only two screws in the kit (with two washers). That's silly. You should have at least three screws and washers, and ideally they would be a size you can readily buy at Home Depot or Lowes, not something you might be lucky to find (after you read the parts list) at a really good local hardware store (my local True Value franchise stocks things like the 3mm x 12 machine screws and the 3mm washers, I got lucky). A more reasonable choice would be something that's small and self-tapping and readily available from many sources, with more than two of them in the kit.

I have 400A service to this house. Would like to install a 20KW generator for some back up service when power goes out. Can get your 400A transfer switch but the instant load to the 20KW may cause an over load before I can cut off some breakers. Will the generator breaker act fast enough to protect the generator from damage?

Have 20KW Vtwin on LP. Set to operate on Auto. Has been doing auto exersise once per week on regular bases. Last week it did not automatically initiate exersise . I tried to manually start the unit to test engine operation. It cranked a few seconds but did not start and stopped cranking. The control panel displayed "RPM sense loss" and I could do nothing to clear that. What are the likely problems for me to look at. I am an electrical engineer with lots of technical skills so I can handle technical guidence. I have checked the LP tank and there is fuel and the battery is fully charged.Thanks for your help.