{"product_id":"generac-whole-house-surge-protection-device-120-240v-single-split-phase-type-1-or-type-2","title":"Generac Whole-House Surge Protection Device | 120\/240V Single Split-Phase | Type 1 or Type 2","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 32px; margin: 0 0 40px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 2 1 320px; min-width: 0;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-type-i-ii-surge-protector-with-three-pre-wired-leads-two-black-and-one-white-coming-from-its-mounting-nipple.jpg?v=1793847101\" alt=\"Generac Type I\/II surge protector with three pre-wired leads, two black and one white, coming from its mounting nipple\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1500\" style=\"display: block; width: 100%; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 3 1 320px; min-width: 0; text-wrap: pretty;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin-top: 0;\"\u003eThe Generac Whole-House Surge Protection Device Helps Block Voltage Spikes From Lightning and Utility Switching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generac Whole-House Surge Protection Device (model G0074090, SKU 7409) is a surge protective device for 120\/240 VAC single split-phase electrical systems. It blocks voltage transients from lightning and utility switching. It is rated Type 1 or Type 2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not tied to one generator. You can install it on a service entrance, a branch panel or an individual equipment disconnect, indoors or outdoors. A licensed electrician should install it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenerac Whole-House Surge Protection Device Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e50 kA Surge Current Per Phase\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device is rated for 50 kA of surge current per phase, with a nominal discharge current of 20 kA and a short circuit current rating of 200 kA. It protects line to neutral and line to line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThermally Protected MOVs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe device uses thermally protected metal oxide varistors. The connecting wires carry only transient currents, not your normal load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLED Shows Protection Status\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA green LED is lit while protection is active. If the LED goes out, protection is lost and the unit is not repairable, so it needs to be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePre-Wired With 24 Inches of 12 AWG Wire\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leads for L1, L2 and neutral are 12 AWG and 24 inches long. A 1\/2 inch nipple lets you mount it to a panel or with conduit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNEMA 4X Enclosure and UL 1449 Listing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerac's spec sheet lists a NEMA 4X enclosure, an operating range of -4 to 122 F (-20 to 50 C), and UL 1449 4th Edition listing. It is built for 5 to 95 percent non-condensing humidity and altitudes up to 6,500 ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhole-House Protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Install it at the service entrance so surges are handled where power enters the home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBranch Panels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add it to a distribution panel on the load side of a 20 A breaker to protect the circuits fed from that panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Equipment.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mount it at an equipment disconnect when a specific machine needs its own surge protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus Plug-In Surge Strips.\u003c\/strong\u003e A strip protects only what is plugged into it. This device installs on your electrical system, so it can protect the circuits behind the panel or equipment it serves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersus No Surge Protection.\u003c\/strong\u003e Without a device, voltage spikes from lightning and switching go straight to your wiring and appliances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Surge Protection Device the Right Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical system.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is for 120\/240 VAC single split-phase systems, 50 or 60 Hz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation.\u003c\/strong\u003e A licensed electrician should install it. For the Type 2 method, the leads go to a dedicated 2-pole 20 A breaker approved for the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerac transfer switches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Generac says field modification of any Generac Service Rated Transfer Switch to install a surge protection device is prohibited.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2-pole 20 A breaker is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis May Be a Good Fit If\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a 120\/240 VAC single-phase home or panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want surge protection on a service entrance or branch panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have an electrician to install it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do I Know It Is Working?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the LED. If it is lit, protection is active. If it is off, protection is lost and the unit must be replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I Install It Inside a Generac Transfer Switch?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Generac prohibits field modification of a Generac Service Rated Transfer Switch to add a surge protection device. Install it in a panel or with conduit as Generac describes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat Is the Warranty?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerac gives a 2-year warranty from delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Generac Surge Protection Device with Pre-Wired Leads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSurge Protection for Your Electrical System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Generac Whole-House Surge Protection Device guards your 120\/240 VAC system against voltage spikes. Ask the Outbound Power team if you want help planning where to install it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenerac Whole-House Surge Protection Device Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7409\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG0074090\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e696471086935\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurge protection device (surge protective device), Type 1 or Type 2 rated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120\/240 VAC single split-phase, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProtection Modes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL-N and L-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurge Current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kA per phase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Discharge Current (In)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 kA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCCR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 kA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMCOV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 V L-N \/ 300 V L-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVPR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 V L-N \/ 1000 V L-L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNEMA 4X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperating Temperature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-4 to 122 F (-20 to 50 C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHumidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 to 95 percent, non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 6,500 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 1449 4th Edition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.29 in L x 4.02 in W (2.68 in without feet) x 2.52 in D\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWiring\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 AWG, 24 in pre-wired (L1, L2, N); 1\/2 in nipple mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-pole 20 A breaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 years from delivery\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLicensed electrician\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGenerac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Manual\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-7409-whole-house-surge-protection-device-manual.pdf?v=1793847101\" title=\"Generac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Manual\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-7409-whole-house-surge-protection-device-manual.jpg?v=1793847101\" alt=\"Generac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Manual\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGenerac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Spec Sheet\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-7409-whole-house-surge-protection-device-spec-sheet.pdf?v=1793847101\" title=\"Generac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Spec Sheet\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-7409-whole-house-surge-protection-device-spec-sheet.jpg?v=1793847101\" alt=\"Generac 7409 Whole-House Surge Protection Device Spec Sheet\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Generac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67602841764089,"sku":"7409","price":132.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/9128\/2937\/files\/generac-whole-house-surge-protection-device-7409-with-white-enclosure-type-i-ii-surge-protector-label-green-led-mounting-feet-and-pre-wired-leads.jpg?v=1793847101","url":"https:\/\/outboundpower.com\/products\/generac-whole-house-surge-protection-device-120-240v-single-split-phase-type-1-or-type-2","provider":"Outbound Power","version":"1.0","type":"link"}