Quietsource ® Series

Quietsource®
QUIETSOURCE® SERIES
Series Standby Generators
Liquid-Cooled Gas Engine
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INCLUDES: Standby Power Rating

Model QT022 (Aluminum - Gray) - 22 kW 60 Hz
• Two Line LCD Tri-Lingual Digital Nexus™ Model QT027 (Aluminum - Gray) - 27 kW 60 Hz
Controller Model QT036 (Aluminum - Gray) - 36 kW 60 Hz
• Isochronous Electronic Governor Model QT048 (Aluminum - Gray) - 48 kW 60 Hz
• Sound Attenuated Enclosure
• Closed Coolant Recovery System
• Smart Battery Charger
• UV/Ozone Resistant Hoses
• ±1% Voltage Regulation
• Natural Gas or LP Operation
• 2 Year Limited Warranty
• UL 2200 Listed

Meets EPA Emission Regulations

22 & 27 kW are CA/MA emissions compliant
48 kW meets CA/MA emissions requirements with optional catalyst
36 kW not for sale in CA/MA

FEATURES
INNOVATIVE DESIGN & PROTOTYPE TESTING are key components of
¡  SOLID-STATE, FREQUENCY COMPENSATED VOLTAGE REGULATION.
¡ 
GENERAC’S success in “IMPROVING POWER BY DESIGN.” But it This state-of-the-art power maximizing regulation system is standard on
doesn’t stop there. Total commitment to component testing, reliability all Generac models. It provides optimized FAST RESPONSE to changing
testing, environmental testing, destruction and life testing, plus testing load conditions and MAXIMUM MOTOR STARTING CAPABILITY by
to applicable CSA, NEMA, EGSA, and other standards, allows you to electronically torque-matching the surge loads to the engine. Digital
choose GENERAC POWER SYSTEMS with the confidence that these voltage regulation at ±1%.
systems will provide superior performance.
SINGLE SOURCE SERVICE RESPONSE from Generac’s extensive dealer
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network provides parts and service know-how for the entire unit, from the
engine to the smallest electronic component.
¡ TEST CRITERIA:
 PROTOTYPE TESTED  NEMA MG1-22 EVALUATION
G ENERAC TRANSFER SWITCHES. Long life and reliability are
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 SYSTEM TORSIONAL TESTED  MOTOR STARTING ABILITY 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.
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22 • 27 • 36 • 48 kW application & engineering data

GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: 22, 27 & 36 kW

Type Synchronous Make Generac
H (22 & 27 kW) or Model In-line
Rotor Insulation Class
F (36 & 48 kW) Cylinders 4
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Stator Insulation Class H Displacement (Liters) 2.4
Telephone Interference Factor (TIF) <50 Bore (in/mm) 3.41/86.5
Alternator Output Leads 1-Phase 4 wire Stroke (in/mm) 3.94/100
Alternator Output Leads 3-Phase 6 wire Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Bearings Sealed Ball Naturally Aspirated (22 & 27 kW) or
Intake Air System
Coupling Flexible Disc Turbocharged/Aftercooled (36 kW)
Excitation System Direct Lifter Type Hydraulic

VOLTAGE REGULATION ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS: 48 kW

Type Electronic Make Generac
Sensing Single Phase Model V-Type
Regulation ± 1% Cylinders 8
Displacement (Liters) 5.4
GOVERNOR SPECIFICATIONS
Bore (in/mm) 3.55/90.2
Type Electronic
Stroke (in/mm) 4.17/105.9
Frequency Regulation Isochronous
Compression Ratio 9:1
Steady State Regulation ± 0.25%
Intake Air System Naturally Aspirated
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Lifter Type Hydraulic
Battery Charge Alternator 12 Volt 30 Amp
ENGINE LUBRICATION SYSTEM
Static Battery Charger 2 Amp
Oil Pump Type Gear
Group 26 (22, 27 & 36 kW)
Recommended Battery Oil Filter Type Full flow spin-on cartridge
or Group 24F (48 kW), 525CCA
4/3.8 (22, 27 & 36 kW) or
System Voltage 12 Volts Crankcase Capacity (qt/l)
6/5.7 (48 kW)
GENERATOR FEATURES
ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM
Revolving field heavy duty generator
Directly connected to the engine Type Closed
Operating temperature rise 120 °C above a 40 °C ambient Water Pump Belt driven
Class H insulation is rated at 150 °C rise at 25 °C ambient
Class F insulation is rated at 145 °C rise at 25 °C ambient 1980 - 22 & 27 kW
All models fully prototyped tested Fan Speed (rpm) 1500 - 36 kW
1954 - 48 kW
ENCLOSURE FEATURES 18.1/459.7 (22 & 27 kW) or
Ensures protection against mother nature. Fan Diameter (in/mm)
luminum weather
A 22/558.8 (36 & 48 kW)
Electrostatically applied textured epoxy paint for added
protective enclosure Pusher (22 & 27 kW) or
durability. Fan Mode
Puller (36 & 48 kW)
Enclosed critical grade Quiet, critical grade muffler is mounted inside the unit
muffler to prevent injuries.
FUEL SYSTEM
Small, compact, attractive
 Makes for an easy, eye appealing installation.
Fuel Type Natural gas, propane vapor
SAE Sound attenuated enclosure ensures quiet operation.
Carburetor Down Draft
Secondary Fuel Regulator Standard
Fuel Shut Off Solenoid Standard
Operating Fuel Pressure 5-14" water column/9-26 mm HG

(All ratings in accordance with BS5514, ISO3046, ISO8528, SAE J1349 and DIN6271)
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22 • 27 • 36 • 48 kW operating data

GENERATOR OUTPUT VOLTAGE/kW - 60 Hz

kW LPG Amp LPG kW Nat. Gas Amp Nat. Gas CB Size (Both)
120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 22 92 22 92 100
QT022 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 22 76 22 76 80
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120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 22 66 22 66 80
120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 27 113 25 104 125
QT027 120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 27 94 25 87 100
120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 27 81 25 75 90
120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 36 150 35 146 175
120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 36 125 35 121 150
QT036
120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 36 108 35 105 125
277/480 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 36 54 35 53 60
120/240 V, 1Ø, 1.0 pf 48 200 48 200 200
120/208 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 48 166.5 48 166 175
QT048
120/240 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 48 144 48 144 150
277/480 V, 3Ø, 0.8 pf 48 72 48 72 80

SURGE CAPACITY IN AMPS ENGINE FUEL CONSUMPTION

Voltage Dip @ < .4 pf Natural Gas Propane
15% 30% (ft3/hr) (m³/hr) (gal/hr) (l/hr)
120/240 V, 1Ø 89 216 Exercise cycle 42 1.2 0.44 1.7
QT022 120/208 V, 3Ø 74 180 25% of rated load 100 2.8 1.1 4.2
120/240 V, 3Ø 64 156 QT022 50% of rated load 190 5.4 2.1 7.8
120/240 V, 1Ø 109 265 75% of rated load 255 7.2 2.8 10.5
QT027 120/208 V, 3Ø 91 221 100% of rated load 316 9 3.4 13
120/240 V, 3Ø 79 192 Exercise cycle 42 1.2 0.44 1.7
120/240 V, 1Ø 54 149 25% of rated load 108 3.1 1.2 4.5
120/208 V, 3Ø 87 210 QT027 50% of rated load 197 5.6 2.1 8.1
QT036
120/240 V, 3Ø 75 182 75% of rated load 287 8.2 3.1 11.8
277/480 V, 3Ø 36 87 100% of rated load 359 10.2 3.9 14.8
120/240 V, 1Ø 69 189 Exercise cycle 48 1.4 0.5 2
120/208 V, 3Ø 111 269 25% of rated load 156 4.4 1.7 6.4
QT048
120/240 V, 3Ø 96 233 QT036 50% of rated load 282 8 3.1 11.6
277/480 V, 3Ø 43 104 75% of rated load 392 11.1 4.3 16.2
100% of rated load 503 14.3 5.5 20.8
Exercise cycle 95 2.7 1 3.9
25% of rated load 204 5.8 2.16 8.5
QT048 50% of rated load 392 11.1 4.14 15.7

Note: Fuel pipe must be sized for full load. 75% of rated load 547 15.5 5.8 22.8
For Btu content, multiply gal/hr x 90950 (LP) or ft3/hr x 1000 (NG) 100% of rated load 756 21.5 7.96 31.3
For megajoule content, multiply l/hr x 25.35 (LP) or m³/hr x 37.26 (NG)
Refer to "Emissions Data Sheets" for maximum fuel flow for EPA and SCAQMD permitting purposes.

STANDBY RATING: Standby ratings apply to installations served by a reliable utility source. The standby rating is applicable to varying loads for the duration of a power outage. There
is no overload capability for this rating. Ratings are in accordance with ISO-3046-1. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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22 • 27 • 36 • 48 kW operating data
ENGINE COOLING
22 kW 27 kW 36 kW 48 kW
Air flow (inlet air including alternator and combustion air in cfm/cmm) 2400/68 2400/68 2200/62.3 4350/123.2
System coolant capacity (gal/liters) 3/11.4 3/11.4 2.5/9.5 3/11.4
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Heat rejection to coolant (BTU per hr/MJ per hr) 99,000/104.5 105,000/110.8 145,000/153 186,000/196.2
Maximum operation air temperature on radiator (°C/°F) 60/150
Maximum ambient temperature (°C/°F) 50/140

COMBUSTION REQUIREMENTS
Flow at rated power (cfm/cmm) 68/1.9 68/1.9 106/3 163/4.6

SOUND EMISSIONS
Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator in exercise mode* 61 61 58 63
Sound output in dB(A) at 23 ft (7 m) with generator operating at normal load* 70 70 64 68
*Sound levels are taken from the front of the generator. Sound levels taken from other sides of the generator may be higher depending on installation parameters.

EXHAUST
Exhaust flow at rated output (cfm/cmm) 165/4.7 180/5.1 300/8.5 414/11.7
Exhaust temperature at muffler outlet (°C/°F) 482/900 538/1000 579/1075 552/1025

ENGINE PARAMETERS
Rated Synchronous rpm 1800

POWER ADJUSTMENT FOR AMBIENT CONDITIONS

Temperature Deration............................................................................................................3% for every 10 °C above 25 °C or 1.65% for every 10 °F above 77 °F
Altitude Deration (22, 27 & 48 kW)......................................................................................1% for every 100 m above 183 m or 3% for every 1000 ft above 600 ft
Altitude Deration (36 kW) ................................................................................................. 1% for every 100 m above 915 m or 3% for every 1000 ft above 3000 ft

CONTROLLER FEATURES
2-Line Plain Text LCD Display.........................................................................................................................................Simple user interface for ease of operation.
Mode Switch: Auto ...............................................................................................................................................Automatic Start on Utility failure. 7 day exerciser
Off............................................................................................................................Stops unit. Power is removed. Control and charger still operate.
Manual.......................................................................................... Start with starter control, unit stays on. If utility fails, transfer to load takes place.
Programmable start delay between 10-30 seconds............................................................................................................................................................. Standard
Engine Start Sequence...................................................................................................................... Cyclic cranking: 16 sec on, 7 rest (90 sec maximum duration)
Engine Warm-up...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 sec
Engine Cool-Down...................................................................................................................................................................................................................1 min
Starter Lock-out.................................................................................................................................Starter cannot re-engage until 5 sec after engine has stopped.
Smart Battery Charger......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Automatic Voltage Regulation with Over and Under Voltage Protection................................................................................................................................. Standard
Automatic Low Oil Pressure Shutdown................................................................................................................................................................................ Standard
Overspeed Shutdown............................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard, 72 Hz
High Temperature Shutdown................................................................................................................................................................................................ Standard
Overcrank Protection........................................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Safety Fused....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Failure to Transfer Protection............................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Low Battery Protection......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
50 Event Run Log................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Standard
Future Set Capable Exerciser............................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Incorrect Wiring Protection.................................................................................................................................................................................................. Standard
Internal Fault Protection...................................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Common External Fault Capability....................................................................................................................................................................................... Standard
Governor Failure Protection................................................................................................................................................................................................. Standard
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22 • 27 • 36 • 48 kW available accessories
Model # Product Description

005630-0 - 22, 27 & 36 kW If the temperature regularly falls below 32 °F (0 °C), install a cold weather
Cold Weather Kit kit to maintain optimal battery temperature. Kit consists of battery warmer
005632-0 - 48 kW with thermostat built into the wrap.
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005616-0 - 22, 27 & 36 kW Recommended where the temperature regularly falls below 32 °F (0 °C) for
Extreme Cold Weather Kit
006204-0 - 48 kW extended periods of time. For liquid cooled units only.

Auxiliary Transfer Switch The auxiliary transfer switch contact kit allows the transfer switch to lock
005621-0
Contact Kit out a single large electrical load you may not need.

005651-0 Base Plug Kit Add base plugs to the base of the generator to keep out debris.

If the generator enclosure is scratched or damaged, it is important to touch-

005704-0 Paint Kit up the paint to protect from future corrosion. The paint kit includes the
necessary paint to properly maintain or touch-up a generator enclosure.
005656-0 - 22 & 27 kW The Liquid-Cooled Scheduled Maintenance Kits offer all the hardware
005984-0 - 36 kW Scheduled Maintenance Kit necessary to perform complete maintenance on Generac liquid-cooled
006205-0 - 48 kW generators.

Completely wireless and battery powered, Generac's wireless remote

005928-0 Wireless Remote monitor provides you with instant status information without ever leaving
the house.

Remotely control generator functions with the advanced model's LCD

005951-0 Advanced Wireless Remote display. In addition to remote testing of the generator, set the exercise cycle
and maintenance interval reminders.
The PMM Starter Kit consists of a 24 VAC, field installed transformer that
enables the use of the 24 VAC Power Management Modules (PMMs) and
006199-0 PMM Starter Kit one PMM. The standard controller (without starter kit) can control two
HVAC loads with no additional hardware. Not compatible with pre-wired
switches.
Power Management Modules are used in conjunction with the Smart Switch
to increase its power management capabilities. It gives the Smart Switch
Power Management
006186-0 additional power management flexibility not found in any other transfer
Module (50 Amps)
switch. Not compatible with pre-wired switches. Note: PMM Starter Kit
required.
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
006463-1 Mobile Link™ 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.

The Harness Adapter Kit is required to make liquid-cooled units compatible

006478-0 Harness Adapter Kit
with Mobile Link™.
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A TYPICAL RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL FEEDER SUPPLY FROM PANEL

(REQUIRES 4-WIRE FEEDER) RTS TRANSFER SWITCH
LIQUID-COOLED GENERATOR
CONNECTION PANEL

0 GROUND

15B +12V

23 TRANSFER T1

NEUTRAL
CUSTOMER SUPPLIED AIR 1
CONTACTOR

NEUTRAL WIRE 1 N1 N2
AIR 2
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CONTACTOR
2

PRIORITY 1 CONTACTOR
3
PRIORITY 2

N1
N2
T1/LINE
NEU
PRIORITY 3
UTILITY
CONTACTOR

PRIORITY 4 4 (C1 & VR1)

NOTE: ON LOAD SHED N1 N2
MATCH WIRE MODULE
NUMBERS TO
TERMINAL NUMBERS

48850-T

N1
T1
N2

23
194
183
178
0 E1 E2
NEUTRAL BLOCK 0 DC COMMON
194
E1 E2 STANDBY
194 +12VDC (C2 & VR2)
23
23 TRANSFER T1 T2

CUSTOMER CONNECTIONS
NEUT WARNING
NOTE WIRE ORIENTATION
N1 N2 T1

23
194
0 T1 E1 E2 T2

GROUND

GROUND

NEUTRAL BLOCK

PROTECTED LOAD
CENTER
Note: Use the generator's specific installation manual LIQUID COOLED INSTALLATION
and wiring diagrams to verify generator wiring
connections, as they may differ slightly from illustration.
interconnections
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22 & 27 kW installation layout

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36 kW installation layout

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48 kW installation layout
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©2013 Generac Power Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. All specifications are subject to change without notice. Bulletin 0199360SBY-C Printed in U.S.A. 11/20/13