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Protector Series 48kW Diesel Generator
RD048
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You can be a good neighbor with our "quiet-test" mode. All backup generators run a weekly test to ensure proper operations, with "quiet-test" our generators run at lower RPM which produces significantly less noise compared to standard operation.
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PROTECTOR SERIES 48 KW DIESEL GENERATOR
FEATURES & BENEFITS
EVOLUTION
CONTROLLER
The next generation of intuitive controllers featuring a multilingual, two-line LCD text display with color-coded, backlit buttons.
QUIET-TEST™
MODE
Protector Series diesel generator with Quiet-Test, a weekly self-test mode that runs at a lower RPM, is quieter, and consumes less fuel.
5-YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
We are proud of our innovative product design, high quality and first-class reliability so we stand behind them with a strong 5-year limited warranty.
CODE
READY
The Protector Series offers compatibility with a variety of environments, with external vent and fill, a UL/CUL 142-listed, double-walled base tank, a UL/CUL 2200-listed generator, and a wide range of code-driven accessories.
ADDITIONAL
FEATURES
External viewing window for easy inspection of generator status and breaker position
Removable doors for easy service and fuel fill access
Isochronous Governor – electronic governor control for tight and precise load response and voltage (+/- 1%) and frequency regulation
Available in single and three-phase configurations
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Learn more about why diesel fuel is the traditional and efficient choice for high kW applications as well as for facilities where code requirements call for on-site fuel storage.
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