Champion 201494 - 9200/11500W Portable Generator With Electric Start

In a few words, the Champion 201494 is a powerful portable generator perfectly suited for:

• Prudent homeowners who want a backup power source in case of a power outage
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level

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 201494

Featuring a 459 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, the Champion 201494 operates using gasoline, providing 120/240V, with a running wattage of 9,200W and a starting wattage of 11,500W.

The generator, rated for a noise of 74 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), provides flexibility in starting, offering both a classic hand-operated recoil starting mechanism and an intuitive and practical electric starter (battery included).

Featuring a 7.7 gallons fuel tank, the 201494 can provide power for around 10 hours at 50% load on a full tank (with fuel consumption averaging 0.77 gallons per hour).

Considering its high Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) of less than 20%, it is not recommended to rely on the 201494 for powering sensitive electronic devices.

Outlets

The control panel features 6 AC outlets as follows:

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, thanks to its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201494 is transfer switch ready, facilitating easy hookup to your breaker box to provide backup power for your home during blackouts.

Portability

At L29.1 x W26.1 x H26.1 in, the Champion 201494 boasts a traditional open frame structure, ensuring stability and allowing for convenient maintenance access to components, promoting air circulation. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Even though this device may be technically portable (as in movable), manipulation and transportation without special equipment can be a challenge, as it weighs 203 pounds. Nevertheless, it can still be moved quite conveniently with the help of its wheel kit (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, once it is placed on the ground.

Features

The 201494's control panel

To facilitate status and activity monitoring, an Intelligauge meter, displaying voltage, frequency, and lifetime hours information are embedded in the control panel of the 201494.

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 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. 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.

Apart from the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to facilitate setup, the Champion 201494 features extra accessories: funnel and oil.