Champion 100485 - 9200/11500W Portable Generator With Electric Start And EFI Engine

In short, the Champion 100485 is a powerful portable generator adequately designed for:

• Homeowners who wish to power almost all appliances in their house under any circumstances
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle

Over the following sections, you'll uncover its power characteristics, the selection of outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it includes.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 100485

With a 459 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, the Champion 100485 operates on gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 9,200W and a starting wattage of 11,500W.

At a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), this generator can be started via a manual recoil starter system, or a no-fuss and convenient electric starter (battery included).

The Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) system enhances the engine's reliability, lowers fuel consumption, improves startup, reduces servicing, boosts stale fuel resistance, and offers better altitude adaptability.

The 100485's fuel tank, with a capacity of 7.7 gallons, supports uninterrupted operation for around 11.5 hours at 50% load when fully fueled (fuel consumption at an estimated 0.67 gallons per hour).

Given the 100485's high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 20%, it is advisable to avoid using it to power sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel includes the following 6 AC outlets:

If you own an RV with a 50-amp service, you can consider this Champion unit as RV-ready, as it features a 14-50R outlet. In addition, equipped with a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 100485 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, enabling simple hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

At L27.7 x W26.8 x H26.6 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Champion 100485 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. The generator is designed for ideal use outdoors and in rough environments.

While the generator is considered to be technically 'portable' (in the sense that you can move it), manually lifting and transporting it may be challenging, due to its high weight of 219 lbs. However, the constrained maneuverability is addressed with the assistance of its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, allowing for easy shifting once the generator is placed on the ground.

Features

The 100485's control panel

Featuring a digital Intelligauge data center on its control panel, the 100485 offers you convenient access to essential information about the power output, lifetime run hours and voltage, facilitating effective monitoring of its activity and status.

From a security standpoint, the generator is furnished with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), ensuring peace of mind during operation. Champion's built-in surge protector (Volt Guard™) safeguards your equipment and appliances against voltage spikes.

The unit also benefits from the CO Shield™ technology, which monitors accumulation of poisonous carbon monoxide (CO) gas produced by the engine's exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield™ detects elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine and illuminates a red LED.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Champion 100485 also comes with several accessories, including: battery charger, funnel and oil.