Locating a standby generator's serial number
Generac generators are assigned a unique serial number to identify the generator and its service history. Owners may need to locate the generator's serial number to do any of the following:
- Register the generator for the manufacturer's warranty.
- Activate the generator to enable automatic operation.
- Purchase an extended warranty.
- Locate maintenance kits or repair parts.
- Have the generator evaluated for a warranty repair.
- Add the generator to a Mobile Link account.
Environment
Air & Liquid-cooled home standby generators: This article is intended for users who need to locate the serial number on a Generac air-cooled or liquid-cooled Homestandby generator.
Note: See the Where Can I Find the Mac Address and SSID Information for My Generator? article to locate a generator's MAC and SSID.
Generator serial number location
Most standby generators - exterior fuel tag
Most standby generators have a primary data tag that shows the generator's serial number, model number, production date, etc. They also have a fuel tag that shows the generator's serial number. The fuel tag is typically located on the rear exterior of the generator's enclosure, near the fuel inlet pipe.
Note: The fuel tag lists fuel specifications and the generator serial number, but does not list some of the other information (model number, mac address, etc.) that is listed on the generator's primary data tag. See below for model specific information on locating the primary data tag.
7.5kW PowerPact
View the data tag by unbolting the top 4 screws and lifting the front panel. The data tag will be on the left side black panel. A 6 mm Allen wrench is needed to remove the bolts from the lid.
Unlock and lift the lid. The data tag will be on the dividing panel to the left of the control panel.
Residential Air-Cooled (9kW - 26kW, 2016 Models to Present)
Unlock and lift the lid. The data tag will be on the dividing panel to the left of the control panel.
Remove the side panel. The data tag will be located inside the enclosure, to the right of the control panel. The enclosure key is required to access this.
Remove the side panel. The data tag will be located inside the floor of the unit.
QT Series (70kW - 150kW)
Remove the side panel. The data tag will be located inside the enclosure, to the right of the control panel. The enclosure key is required to access this.
