Champion 201492 - 6250/7850W Portable Generator

In summary, the Champion 201492 is a portable generator especially useful for:

• 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 able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

In the following paragraphs, we shall explore the power characteristics, available outlets, portability, and any additional features of the device.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201492

Champion 201492 is equipped with a 389 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, running on gasoline and providing 120/240V, boasting a running wattage of 6,250W alongside a starting wattage of 7,850W.

Operating at a noise rating of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), this generator starts up with a traditional recoil pull-start mechanism.

With a full tank, the 201492 can operate for around 11 hours at 50% load (fuel consumption around 0.7 GPH), thanks to its fuel capacity of 7.7 gallons.

Due to the high THD (<20%) of the 201492, it is advised against using it for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features 5 AC outlets as follows:

Since it boasts a twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201492 is engineered to be transfer switch ready, ensuring easy integration with your breaker box to provide backup power to your home during outages.

Portability

At L28.2 x W27.2 x H25 in, the traditional open frame structure of the Champion 201492 ensures stability while facilitating convenient maintenance access to components and promoting air cooling. The device has been designed for tough environments and demanding outdoor use.

While technically classified as 'portable' due to its ability to be moved, the 166 lbs of this generator make manual lifting and transportation incredibly difficult. Still, once it is on the ground, its wheel kit (⌀8") and its folding handle can easily solve the issue of low mobility and allow for easy relocation of the device.

Features

The 201492's control panel

The control panel of the 201492 includes an Intelligauge meter, providing voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours data, helpful for the monitoring of its status and activity.

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

From a security standpoint, the product offers an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), allowing you to use it with a peace of mind. 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.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Champion 201492's package also includes these accessories: funnel and oil. The official storage cover and running cover are also available, as separate purchases.