Cold weather accessories
Our home standby generators are designed and tested to operate in extreme conditions, from -20 °F (-29°C) to 122°F (50° C) to deliver reliable back up power when you need it most. However, extremely cold weather and its related environmental stressors can impact the performance of a home standby generator.
Environment
This article applies to 10 kW - 26 kW Guardian series generators
Installation
- In addition to installing a battery with higher CCA (cold cranking amps), cold weather accessories are recommended in regions where temperatures regularly fall below 32° F (25° C).
- When installing any cold weather item, it is required that the generator's oil be replaced with either Generac's proprietary 5W-20 full synthetic oil, or 5W-30 full synthetic oil.
- The connection points for cold weather accessories vary. Consult the owner's manual for complete installation instructions. Or, contact a Generac service dealer for help with installation.
- All of the cold weather accessories below turn on when the temperature drops to 40 °F (4°C) or below, and turn off when the temperature reaches 55 °F (13°C)
Accessories
Battery pad warmer
- The battery pad warmer rests under the battery to assist with initial generator start up (not necessary for use with AGM-style batteries). It is compatible on units manufactured from 2008-present.
- Part number: G0071010
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Oil warmer
- The oil warmer slips directly over the oil filter. It is compatible on units manufactured from 2008-present.
- Part number: G0071020
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Breather warmer
- The breather warmer (or breather heater) is only recommended for use in extreme cold weather applications. It is compatible on units manufactured from 2008-present.
- Part number: G0071030
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Cold weather accessories can be purchased on Ordertree, or from any retailer of your choice.
