Champion 201239 - 5500/7250W Open Frame Inverter Generator

In a nutshell, the Champion 201239 is a portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners in need of an emergency backup power for their essentials
• Professionals who want to be able to deliver results, even during a power failure

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 201239

Champion 201239 runs on gasoline, powered by a 302 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120/240V, boasting a running wattage of 5,500W alongside a starting wattage of 7,250W.

At a noise rating of 69 dBA (less noisy than background music), the inverter generator is started via a conventional pull-start mechanism. Champion’s EZ Start Dial lets you intuitively start the engine with easy access to all the controls you need.

The 201239 can operate for up to 15 hours with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.31 GPH), due to its fuel capacity of 4.71 gallons.

Sensitive electronics can be safely plugged in the AC outlets, as the 201239 produces a clean sine wave, with a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

Outlets

The control panel features the following 6 AC outlets:

Additionally, it offers 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle allowing you to easily charge your batteries. 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.

With its TT-30R receptacle (TT standing for 'Travel Trailer'), this Champion generator is RV Ready, perfectly suited for powering recreational vehicles. In addition, with its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201239 is designed to be transfer switch ready, allowing easy connection to your breaker box for powering your home during a blackout.

Portability

With a size of L26.2 x W24.9 x H21.8 in, the Champion 201239 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.

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 111.6 lbs. However, its challenging mobility is solved by its set of wheels (⌀8") and its folding handle, which will ease its displacement, once it is on the floor.

Features

The 201239's control panel

Featuring a digital Intelligauge data center on its control panel, the 201239 offers you convenient access to essential information about the voltage, frequency, power output and lifetime run hours, facilitating effective monitoring of its activity and status.

The inverter generator allows for a quick, easy and convenient assessment of its gas level, as it is equipped with a built-in fuel gauge.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), offering peace of mind throughout operation.

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.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Champion 201239 features extra accessories: dual port USB adapter, oil and funnel.