Generac FG0070471 Standby Generator 8kVA Air Cooled

Generac FG0070471 Standby Generator 8kVA Air Cooled

$7,599.00

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Description

Generac FG0070471 Standby Generator 8 kVA (Air-Cooled)

Air-cooled automatic standby generator with True Power™ clean power (<5% THD), the
G-Force pressure-lubricated engine, and the Evolution™ controller.
Tool-less fuel conversion (NG/LP), Wi-Fi™ compatibility, an all-weather aluminium enclosure, and a
5-year limited warranty round out a compact, easy-to-install backup solution.

Key Features

  • True Power™ Technology: best-in-class power quality with <5% total harmonic distortion for sensitive electronics.
  • Generac G-Force engine: purpose-built, pressure-lubricated engine designed for generator duty; reduced routine maintenance.
  • Evolution™ controller: multilingual two-line LCD with colour-coded backlit buttons.
  • All-weather aluminium enclosure: powder-coat finish, corrosion resistant; withstands winds up to 150 mph.
  • Easy installation: re-engineered connection points and composite mounting pad (concrete base only if required by local code).
  • Certified 18" home installation: third-party certified to NFPA standards (observe clearances to openings/intakes and local codes).
  • Wi-Fi™ compatible: remote status/monitoring via web or mobile app.
  • Tool-less fuel conversion: switch between natural gas and LP in seconds.
  • Low NG pressure capable: operates on NG down to 3.5" water column.
  • Support: Generac customer care available 24/7/365.
  • Warranty: 5-year limited (automatic standby generators).

Generator (Electrical)

Rated max continuous (LP) 8,000 VA*
Rated max continuous (NG) 7,000 VA*
Rated voltage 220 V
Rated AC frequency 50 Hz
Power factor 1.0
Phase / poles Single-phase / 2-pole
Main line circuit breaker 40 A
Max continuous load current @ 220 V LP: 36.4 A  |  NG: 31.8 A
Sound level @ 7 m (normal load) 62 dB(A)
Sound level @ 7 m (exercise, low speed) 54 dB(A)
Battery (not included) 12 V — Group 26R (≥540 CCA) or Group 35AGM (≥650 CCA)

*Outputs based on 1,000 BTU/ft³ for NG and 2,500 BTU/ft³ for LP; 37.26 MJ/m³ NG and 93.15 MJ/m³ LP.

Engine

Model GENERAC G-FORCE 500 Series
Cylinders / displacement V-twin / 530 cc
Block Aluminium with cast-iron sleeve
Valve arrangement Overhead valve (OHV)
Ignition Solid-state with magneto
Governor Electronic
Compression ratio 9.5:1
Starter 12 V DC
Operating speed 3,000 rpm
Oil capacity (incl. filter) 1.7 qt / 1.6 L

Fuel & Consumption

Fuel ½ Load Full Load
Natural Gas 93 ft³/hr (2.63 m³/hr) 153 ft³/hr (4.33 m³/hr)
Liquid Propane 35 ft³/hr — 0.96 gal/hr (3.62 L/hr) 56 ft³/hr — 1.55 gal/hr (5.87 L/hr)


Required inlet pressure: NG 3.5–7" water column (7–13 mm Hg); LP 10–12" water column (19–22 mm Hg).
Fuel pipe must be sized for full-load flow.

Size & Weight

Dimensions (L × W × H) 48 × 25 × 29 in (1218 × 638 × 732 mm)
Unit weight 341 lb (155 kg)
Phase Single-phase
Enclosure Powder-coated aluminium, all-weather

Installation & Compliance

  • Composite mounting pad included; concrete pad only if required by local code.
  • Certified for installation as close as 18" (457 mm) to the home (observe clearance to doors/windows/intakes and local regulations).
  • Tool-less field conversion between NG and LP.


All specifications are as supplied. Always follow local codes and the installation/operation manual, including fuel line sizing,
ventilation, clearances, and electrical connections.


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