Genmax GM13500iETC - 11500/13500W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In a nutshell, the Genmax GM13500iETC is a powerful portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• Professionals in need of safely powering high-intensity work or lighting equipment
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures

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 Genmax GM13500iETC 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 11,500W and a peak wattage of 13,500W. Upon switching to propane, it benefits from 10,500 rated watts and 12,500 peak watts. Transitioning to natural gas operation provides 9,500W of rated wattage and 10,500W of starting wattage.

Featuring a noise rating of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a normal conversation), the inverter generator is equipped with both a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism and a straightforward and intuitive electric starter (battery included) for starting. Additionally, the GM13500iETC may be remotely started, enhancing user convenience (key fob included).

The generator also supports 2-wire start, enabling integration with compatible automatic transfer switches (ATS), solar battery systems, or hybrid inverter setups via a low-voltage contact-closure control circuit.

Regarding its running time, the GM13500iETC, with a 6.9 gallons fuel tank, can operate for up to 11.2 hours with a full gasoline tank (with fuel consumption estimated at around 0.62 gallons per hour). It also offers up to 5.5 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 0.85 GPH) of operation when using propane.

With a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the GM13500iETC 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:

Furthermore, it has 1 DC outlet: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy.

This Genmax generator features an L5-30R receptacle, enabling an easy RV connection via an L5-30P to TT-30R adaptor. However, it is still not quite RV ready.

Portability

As the Genmax GM13500iETC is an inverter generator, its encased design (L30.7 x W24 x H29.5 in) offers more aesthetics than a conventional, open frame product. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

Since the generator weighs 276 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 lack of maneuverability can be offset with its set of 4 wheels and its folding handle, which allows for convenient shifting once the generator is placed on the ground.

Features

The GM13500iETC's control panel

Featuring a digital data center on its control panel, the GM13500iETC offers you convenient access to essential information about the lifetime run hours, power output, frequency and voltage, facilitating effective monitoring of its activity and status. To offer you even more control and easy operation during nighttime, the panel is LED-lit.

In addition to this info, the device's light indicators will illuminate to indicate if the generator is ready, the generator is overloaded and its oil levels are insufficient.

The inclusion of a built-in fuel gauge in the inverter generator streamlines gas level checks for quick and convenient assessments.

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

It also benefits from Genmax's CO DETECT technology, which is designed to monitor the level of carbon monoxide present during the generator's operation. If the generator is positioned incorrectly and carbon monoxide levels rise to an unsafe level, the generator will automatically shut down.

Apart from the typical documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), which lets you start it right away, the Genmax GM13500iETC also is packed along with the following accessories: natural gas hose with NPT adapter, tool kit, key fob, funnel, battery charger and propane hose.

Genmax App

The app allows remote monitoring

Genmax’s app lets you pair your smartphone with your GM13500iETC inverter generator. It allows you to always know exactly what is going on.

Using Bluetooth technology, the generator communicates with the app (available on iOS (opens in a new tab) and Android (opens in a new tab) devices) to conveniently monitor power consumption, fuel level, remaining runtime, and even remotely shut off your generator directly from your smartphone.

The information displayed within the app is identical to the information displayed on the LCD screen of the GM13500iETC.