GENERAC GP18000EFI, GP15500EFI Portable Generator User Manual
- October 30, 2023
- Generac
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GENERAC GP18000EFI, GP15500EFI Portable Generator
The GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI electric start portable generators are the most powerful generators on the market at an exceptional value. These generators are powerful enough to start multiple 5-ton air conditioning units and can provide power for up to 16 circuits. The generators are assembled in the USA using domestic and foreign parts.
Features
- 14.2-gallon steel fuel tank with incorporated fuel gauge
- Hardened 1 1/4 steel tube cradle for added strength and durability
- Stops, alerts, saves from hazardous carbon monoxide
- True Power Technology with less than 5% THD to safely power sensitive electronics and tools
- Generac 816cc EFI engine for maximum performance and efficiency
- 12 never-flat wheels for easy movement over uneven terrain
- Electric start for reliable, hassle-free start-up
- Hour meter to keep track of run time and maintenance intervals
- (1) 120/240V AC 50A receptacle (NEMA 14-50R)
- (1) 120V AC, 30A locking receptacle (NEMA L5-30R)
- (1) 120/240V AC, 30A locking receptacle (NEMA L14-30R)
Specifications
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Model Number : GP15500EFI and GP18000EFI
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Running Watts : 15,500 and 18,000
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Starting Watts : 19,300 and 22,500
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Rated AC Voltage: 120/240 VAC
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Rated AC Frequency : 60 Hz
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Rated VAC Frequency : 64.5/129
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Engine Displacement : 816cc
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Engine Type : OHVI
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Engine RPM : 3600
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Recommended Oil : 10W-30/SAE30
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Oil Capacity Qt (L) w/ Filter Change : 2.2 (2.1) w/o Filter
Change: 2.0 (1.95) -
Lubrication Method: Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
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Starting Method : Electric
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Low Oil Shutdown Method : Electric Low Pressure
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Battery Included : Yes
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Battery Type : Group U1
| SERIES | GP15500EFI | GP18000EFI |
|---|
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number| 7705| 7706
Running Watts| 15500| 18000
Starting Watts| 19300| 22500
Rated AC Voltage| 120 / 240 VAC| 120 / 240 VAC
Rated AC Frequency| 60 Hz| 60 Hz
Rated VAC Frequency| 64.5 / 129| 75 / 150
Engine Displacement| 816cc| 816cc
Engine Type| OHVI| OHVI
Engine RPM| 3600| 3600
Recommended Oil| 10W-30 / SAE30| 10W-30 / SAE30
Oil Capacity Qt (L)| w/ Filter Change: 2.2 (2.1)
w/o Filter Change: 2.0 (1.95)
| w/ Filter Change: 2.2 (2.1)
w/o Filter Change: 2.0 (1.95)
Lubrication Method| Oil Pump| Oil Pump
Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)| Yes| Yes
Starting Method| Electric| Electric
Low Oil Shutdown Method| Low Pressure| Low Pressure
Battery Included| Yes| Yes
Battery Type| Group U1| Group U1
Battery Dimensions| Standard Case Size| Standard Case Size
Start Switch Type| Off / Run / Start Switch| Off / Run / Start Switch
Fuel Gauge| Built-In Tank| Built-In Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity Gal (L)| 14.2 (54)| 14.2 (54)
Run Time @ 50% Load| 11 Hrs| 9 Hrs
Handle Style| Folding, Locking| Folding, Locking
Wheel Type| 12″ Never-Flat Wheels| 12″ Never-Flat Wheels
Warranty| 3 Year Limited (Residential) / 2 Year Limited (Commercial)| 3
Year Limited (Residential) / 2 Year Limited (Commercial)
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHTS
Length in (mm)| 58.5 (1485)| 58.5 (1485)
Width in (mm)| 30.9 (785.5)| 30.9 (785.5)
Height in (mm)| 36.5 (928.1)| 36.5 (928.1)
Carton Length in (mm)| 40 (1016)| 40 (1016)
Carton Width in (mm)| 27 (685.8)| 27 (685.8)
Carton Height in (mm)| 37.7 (958.2)| 37.7 (958.2)
Unit Weight lbs (kg)| 420 (191)| 439.2 (213)
Shipping Weight lbs (kg)| 450 (204)| 469.2 (199)
Product Usage Instructions
- Step 1 : Choose which devices you want to power at the same time.
- Step 2 : Record and add the running watts listed for each device that you need to power.
- Step 3 : Record the starting watts listed for each device.
- Step 4 : Select the one device with the highest starting watts. Add that number to the total running watts to determine the total wattage requirement.
Note:
Watts listed are approximate. Check your appliance for actual requirements.
Total wattage requirements assume intermittent starting of devices.
Generator Size Recommendations:
- Recreation : Minimum starting watts for your needs – 9500 Starting watts
- Household : 6600+2150+2900=11650 Starting watts
- Jobsite : 1600+1000+600+1200+1400+1800+600+400+1800+1000+960+2000+400+350+900+800+1000+700+1050+500+1000+3800+875+4700+1800+3250=32285 Starting watts
High output portable power with the efficiency of Electronic Fuel Injection. Powerful enough to start multiple 5-ton air conditioning units and can provide power for up to 16 circuits.
HOW MUCH POWER DO YOU NEED
Sizing a portable generator is easy.
Check out this sample:
- Choose which devices you want to power at the same time.
- Record and add the running watts listed for each device that you need to power.
- Record the starting watts listed for each device.
- Select the one device with the highest starting watts. Add that number to the total running watts to determine the total wattage requirement
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DEVICE
| RUNNING WATTS| ADDITIONAL STARTING WATTS
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Air Compressor – 1 HP| 1600| 2900
Circular Saw 15 Amp| 1800| 2300
Microwave| 1000|
Refrigerator/Freezer| 700| 2200
LCD TV| 450|
SUMP PUMP ½ HP| 1050| 2150
Total| 6600| + **2900 =**
Watts listed are approximate. Check your appliance for actual requirements. Total wattage requirements assumes intermittent starting of devices.
| DEVICE | RUNNING WATTS | ADDITIONAL STARTING WATTS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOBSITE | Air Compressor – 1 HP | 1600 | 2900 |
| Air Compressor – ½ HP | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Airless Paint Sprayer – 1/3 HP | 600 | 1200 | |
| Belt Sander – 3″ | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Bench Grinder – 8″ | 1400 | 1100 | |
| Circular Saw – 7-1/4″ | 1800 | 2300 | |
| Hand Drill – 1/2″ | 600 | 900 | |
| Hand Drill – 3/8″ | 400 | 600 | |
| Miter Saw – 10″ | 1800 | 1800 | |
| Quartz Halogen Work Light | 1000 | – | |
| Reciprocating Saw | 960 | – | |
| Table Saw, 10″ | 2000 | 2000 | |
| Electric Hedge Trimmer | 400 | – | |
| Electric Line Trimmer – 9″ | 350 | – | |
| Electric Chain Saw – 12″ (1/2HP) | 900 | – | |
| HOUSEHOLD | Computer with a 17″ Monitor | 800 | – |
| Microwave – 1000 Watts | 1000 | – | |
| Refrigerator/Freezer | 700 | 2200 | |
| Sump Pump 1/2 HP | 1050 | 2150 | |
| Television – 27″ | 500 | – | |
| Well Pump – 1/2 HP | 1000 | 2100 | |
| Central AC – 24,000 BTU | 3800 | 4950 | |
| Furnace Fan Blower – 1/2 HP | 875 | 2300 | |
| Heat Pump | 4700 | 4500 | |
| Space Heater | 1800 | – | |
| Window AC – 12,000 BTU | 3250 | 3950 | |
| RECREATION | AM/FM Radio | 100 | – |
| CD / DVD Player | 100 | – | |
| Cell Phone Battery Charger | 25 | – | |
| Inflator Pump | 50 | 150 | |
| RV Air Conditioner (13,500 BTU) | 1500 | 700 |
References
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