The CorePower comes with:
1. 50amp 8 circuit transfer switch (NEMA 1/indoor rated only, flush mountable)
2. 1’ Flexible Fuel Line Connector

The 8kw comes with:

1. 100amp 10 circuit transfer switch (NEMA1/indoor rated only)
2. Pre-wired External Connection Box
3. 1’ Flexible Fuel Line Connector
4. Pre-wired 30 foot (9.1 meter) whip to connect to the pre-wired external connection box.
5. Pre-wired 2 foot (0.61 meter) whip, color coded to connect into the existing electrical panel.
6. Composite mounting pad

At 1/2 load (1/2 power) this unit will consume 1 gallon/hr so you figure it will run about 120 hours. Keep in mind at night you will be using less of the generator since your lights will probably be off etc.

120 gallon propane tank with10 to 12 inches of water column for LP gas.

1. Yes the unit comes pre-set out of our factory at natural gas. If you needed to switch it over to propane it's as easy as flipping a switch (see the owner's manual for directions).

2. No this unit is not compatable with our advanced remote monitor. The "basic" remote monitor can't remote start and does not have a digital readout like the "advanced" monitor. Our 8kW models on up are compatable with these monitors.

3. It's not the propane you need to worry about when it gets real cold it's the oil. If where you live gets cold I would suggest purchasing the cold weather kit that goes with this unit specifically (model 5865).

** note that both of the wireless monitors and the cold weather kits are not yet available online (but should be by the end of February 2011). Until then I would visit your local Home Depot and they will be able to special order these for you.

A Generac Home Standby generator continuously monitors your incoming utility voltage. (and is subsequently powered by the incoming utility when it is present) When it detects that your utility power is interrupted for 10 seconds or more the generator automatically starts up and powers up the transfer switch. From that point the transfer switch automatically disconnects the main utility line and safely connects a new power line from the generator. Power is is then restored to your home within seconds.

This unit has 8 circuits including:
(5) 15A 120v
(1) 20A 120v
(1) 30A 240V

If you use your CorePower in an off-grid application it will void the 2-year warranty associated with the unit as they are not built for this type of application. We do; however, have a 6kW "EcoGen" that is built for off-grid applications and will hold its warranty in such a situation. The model number is 5818 and is available to purchase on HomeDepot.ca.

Yes, right under the lid of the unit on the control panel there is a switch that you can set to on, off, or auto.

No, you would lose your warranty if it were used this way.

It depends on the location of your generator and how far the gas and electrical lines have to be run. I would contact your nearest Generac Dealer by visiting our website and Generac.com and at the far bottom left clicking "Find a Dealer" and following the prompts.