Champion 201509 - 7000/8500W Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In short, the Champion 201509 is a powerful portable inverter generator adequately designed for:

• 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 in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment

The following sections will present you in detail its power characteristics, the different outlets it offers, its overall portability, and the extra features it benefits from.

Power & Run Time

The Champion 201509

Running on gasoline, the Champion 201509 operates with a 420 cc OHV 4-stroke engine, delivering 120/240V, with a running wattage of 7,000W and a peak wattage of 8,500W.

At a noise rating of 64 dBA (just slightly more noisy than background music), this inverter generator can be started via a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism, or a practical and straightforward electric starter (battery included). Champion’s EZ Start Dial lets you intuitively start the engine with easy access to all the controls you need.

With its 5.3 gallons fuel tank, the 201509 can operate for up to 14 hours when fully fueled (with fuel usage averaging around 0.38 GPH).

Sensitive electronics can be safely plugged in the AC outlets, as the 201509 produces a clean sine wave, with a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD).

Outlets

The control panel is equipped with the following 5 AC outlets:

It also sports 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which you may charge your batteries with 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.

Due to the featured twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the 201509 is transfer switch ready: you may connect it to a breaker box to power your household during a power outage.

Portability

Since the Champion 201509 is an inverter generator, its closed design (L33.4 x W29.1 x H26 in) not only provides an aesthetic advantage but also contributes to reduced noise levels compared to conventional, open frame devices. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

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 215 lbs. However, its challenging mobility is solved by its set of wheels (⌀9.5") and its folding handle, which will ease its displacement, once it is on the floor.

Features

The 201509's control panel

Included in the control panel of the 201509, a digital Intelligauge data center assists in tracking its status and activity by providing details on the lifetime run hours, voltage and frequency.

In addition to this info, when its oil levels are insufficient, you will be informed by the featured light indicator.

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.

Regarding security, the generator comes with an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, providing peace of mind during 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.

With the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), letting you start the generator quickly, the Champion 201509 also comes with several accessories, including: RV adapter, battery charging cables, dual port USB adapter, oil and funnel.