What are the included features on the air-cooled home standby enclosures?

This article explains the key features of Generac air-cooled home standby generator enclosures, which protect the generator from weather, debris, and corrosion while reducing noise. It covers both the Next Generation (10–28 kW) and Guardian (10–26 kW) Series models, detailing their aluminum construction, sound-attenuated, weather-resistant design, and sloped-roof airflow system. Additional highlights include the composite mounting base, external emergency shutdown switch, LED status indicators, Wi-Fi and Mobile Link® connectivity, and simplified service access. Customers searching for “air-cooled generator enclosure features,” “home standby generator housing,” “generator aluminum enclosure,” or “Generac Guardian vs. Next Gen enclosure” will find a complete comparison and specifications here.

  • Nov 24, 2025
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What are the included features on the air-cooled home standby enclosures?
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Air-Cooled Home Standby Enclosure Features

This article provides an overview of air-cooled standby generator enclosure features.

Environment

This article applies to:

  • For Next Generation Series 10–28 kW air-cooled standby generators, see here.
  • For Guardian Series 10–26 kW air-cooled standby generators (2017 to present), see here.
Note: These features are not applicable to the 7.5 kW PowerPact.


Next Generation Series (10–28 kW)

Next Generation Series air-cooled generator enclosure

  • Enclosure: Corrosion-resistant aluminum; sound-attenuated, weather-protective, and corrosion-resistant with a textured epoxy Metro Gray finish.
  • Sound, Roof & Airflow: Sloped roof and rear air intake minimize snow and ice intrusion; wind-rated up to 150 mph (241 km/h). Enclosed muffler for quieter operation.
  • Service Access: Gas strut lid opens fully to 90° for easy service access with a hinged, key-locking roof panel and lift-out front panel for maintenance.
  • Base / Mounting: Integrated composite base with four internal concrete mounting holes elevates and secures the unit; concealed lifting eyes and rear base plugs included. Can be installed on soil, 5 in. compacted pea gravel, or a concrete slab/GenPad, as permitted by local code.
  • Electrical & Installation: Simplified connection panel allows easier wiring and installation.
  • Battery Compatibility: AGM battery only, optimized for reliability.
  • Connectivity: Standard cellular module supports Mobile Link® remote monitoring app.
  • Safety: External emergency shutdown switch located on the exterior for quick access.
  • Status Indicators: LED indicators display system and maintenance status at a glance.
  • Dimensions: 46.4 × 26.3 × 30.7 in. (117.9 × 66.8 × 77.9 cm).
  • Accessories: Fascia kit not required.


Guardian Series (10–26 kW)

Guardian Series air-cooled generator enclosure

  • Enclosure: Corrosion-resistant aluminum; sound-attenuated, weather-protective, and corrosion-resistant with a textured epoxy finish.
  • Sound, Roof & Airflow: Wind-rated up to 150 mph (241 km/h). Enclosed muffler for quieter operation.
  • Service Access: Dual side-locking gas strut lid with lift-out front panel for maintenance.
  • Base / Mounting: Integrated composite base (A) with three internal concrete mounting holes (B) elevates and secures the unit. Can be installed on soil, 5 in. compacted pea gravel, or a concrete slab/GenPad, as permitted by local code.
  • Battery Compatibility:
  • Connectivity: Integrated Wi-Fi® module supports Mobile Link® remote monitoring app.
  • Safety: External auxiliary shutdown switch located on the exterior for quick access.
  • Status Indicators: LED indicators display system and maintenance status at a glance.
  • Dimensions: 48 × 25 × 29 in.
  • Accessories: Fascia kit covers base openings (lifting eyes) and deters rodents; standard on 26 kW model and available as an accessory for other sizes.


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