Champion 201176 - 7250/9000W Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In a nutshell, the Champion 201176 is a powerful portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• Food truck owners who want to ensure that their business is fully self-contained and does not rely on potentially unreliable external power
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• RV travellers looking for even more independence

The subsequent sections will explore in detail its power characteristics, the diverse outlets it provides, its overall portability, and the supplementary features it offers.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201176

The Champion 201176 delivers 120/240V and features a tri-fuel technology, granting it the capability to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When utilizing gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 7,250W and a peak wattage of 9,000W. Upon switching to propane, it benefits from 6,525 rated watts and 9,000 peak watts. Transitioning to natural gas operation provides 5,875W of rated wattage and 9,000W of starting wattage.

At a noise rating of 72 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), this inverter generator provides the choice between a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism or a user-friendly and efficient electric starter (battery included) for starting.

Regarding its running time, the 201176, with a 4.3 gallons fuel capacity, can operate for up to 14 hours with a full tank of gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.31 GPH). When using propane, it can run for up to 12 hours (on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.39 GPH).

With a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the 201176 delivers a clean sine wave—essential for safeguarding your delicate electronics when plugged into its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 6 AC outlets:

Moreover, it comes equipped with 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle enabling simple battery charging for added ease. With the unit, you will also find a dual port USB adapter, allowing for the convenient charging of electronics like mobile phones and tablets using the DC receptacle.

For RV owners with a 50-amp service, this Champion unit is RV-ready, boasting a 14-50R outlet. In addition, as it features a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201176 is transfer switch ready: in case of a power outage, you will be easily able to connect it to a breaker box and power your household.

Portability

With a size of L26.6 x W25.5 x H25.4 in, the Champion 201176 features an open frame design, providing stability and simplified maintenance access to components, enhancing air circulation. The featured design is ideal for the outdoors and all tough environments.

Since the generator weighs 156.6 lbs, it could be potentially be difficult to manually lift it and transport it, even though it is technically considered to 'be portable' (in the sense that it is movable). However, the limited maneuverability is remedied with its set of wheels (⌀8") and its folding handle, facilitating convenient shifting once the generator is positioned on the ground.

Features

The 201176's control panel

To help you monitor the 201176's status and activity, its control panel is equipped with a digital Intelligauge data center, giving you information on the lifetime run hours, power output, voltage and frequency.

In addition to this info, a light indicator allows you to instantly see if the oil level is too low.

Thanks to its built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator allows you to quickly, conveniently, and easily check the gas level at a glance.

From a security point of view, the generator is equipped with an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), giving you a peace of mind during use.

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.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Champion 201176's package also includes these accessories: dual port USB adapter, oil, natural gas hose with NPT adapter, propane hose and funnel. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.