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Generac SG100 Generator Set

The Generac SG100 is a 100 kW (100 kVA) Natural Gas or L.P. Vapor standby generator set powered by a Generac 8.1 GN engine. It is available at 120/240 V, 120/208 V and 277/480 V, 3-phase, 60 Hz and rated 333.3 A. It holds about 8 L (2.1 gal) of oil and 11.7 L (3.1 gal) of coolant, with a maximum ambient rating of 75 °C. Starting uses 1 group-1 battery at 12 V. The set measures 2394×1016×1206 mm (94.3×40.0×47.5 in), weighs about 936.2 kg (2064 lb) and produces N/A dBA at N/A m. An integrated tank holds N/A L (None gal), roughly N/A hours of runtime.

100 kW
Standby
8.1 L
Displacement
8.0 L
Oil capacity
4
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Specifications

FuelNatural Gas or L.P. Vapor
Frequency60.0 Hz
Standby power100 kW
Standby kVA100
Prime power80 kW
EmissionsEPA Certified
ControllerDigital H Control Panel - Dual 4x20 Display
Oil capacity8.0 L
Alternator8.1 GN
Voltage options120/240 V, 120/208 V, 277/480 V
Phase3-phase
Rated current333.3 A
Power factor0.8
Circuit breaker333.3 A
Battery group1
Battery voltage12 V
Battery quantity1
Coolant capacity11.7 L
Max ambient75 °C
Dimensions (L×W×H)2394×1016×1206 mm
Dry weight936 kg
Sound level83.8 dBA @ N/A m
Tank runtimeN/A hr

Engine

Generac 8.1 GN
Oil capacity8.0 L
Coolant capacity24.2 L
Displacement8.1 L
AspirationNaturally Aspirated

Common questions

How many kW is the Generac SG100?

The Generac SG100 is rated 100 kW standby (100.0 kVA).

What engine does the Generac SG100 use?

The Generac SG100 is powered by the Generac 8.1 GN engine.

What fuel does the Generac SG100 use?

The Generac SG100 runs on Natural Gas or L.P. Vapor.

How much oil does the Generac SG100 take?

The Generac 8.1 GN engine in the Generac SG100 has an oil capacity of 8.0 liters.

What alternator does the Generac SG100 use?

The Generac SG100 uses a 8.1 GN alternator.

Troubleshooting

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Fault codes

CodeMeaning
000182aEquipment damage
000149Risk of poisoning
000165aRisk of overheating
001063CAUTION Figure 4-1. Gearbox Oil Servicing Points

Fault codes and symptom→remedy steps extracted from this model’s service/owner documentation; verify against the official manual before servicing.

Fuel consumption

RatingLoadL/hgal/h
Prime100%11.43.01
Standby25%494.014.1
Standby50%759.621.5
Standby75%1011.128.6
Standby100%14.13.72

Available documents

Spec sheet — 0k4291-b-sg100-9-0l-60hz (Generac)Spec sheet — Generac 100kW SG100 Gas Generator 9.0L (Generac)Reference — sg100-130 (Generac)Owner's manual — SG100 9.0L (Generac)Owner's manual — SG100 (Generac)Parts manual — 0166880SBY (Generac)
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