Genmax GM17000iETC - 13500/17000W Tri Fuel Inverter Generator With Remote Start

In a nutshell, the Genmax GM17000iETC 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

In the upcoming sections, you'll discover its power characteristics, the array of outlets it presents, its overall portability, and the additional features it possesses.

Power & Run Time

The Genmax GM17000iETC delivers 120/240V and boasts with a tri-fuel technology enabling it to utilize gasoline, propane, or natural gas. When powered by gasoline, it achieves a running wattage of 13,500W and a peak wattage of 17,000W. Upon using propane, it gains 12,500 rated watts and 15,000 peak watts. Its operation with natural gas provides 10,800W of rated wattage and 13,500W of starting wattage. The impressive running wattage makes this unit the biggest inverter generator currently on the market.

With a noise rating of 63 dBA (just slightly more noisy than an office), the inverter generator's starting mechanism is centered around a convenient and easy-to-use electric starter (battery included). Moreover, to offer you even more convenience, the GM17000iETC can also be remotely started (key fob included).

Regarding its running time, the GM17000iETC, with a 10.5 gallons fuel capacity, can operate for up to 14 hours with a full tank of gasoline (fuel consumption around 0.75 GPH). When using propane, it can run for up to 4.5 hours (estimation based on a 20 lbs tank - propane consumption around 1.04 GPH).

As the GM17000iETC produces a clean sine wave, with a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), sensitive electronics may be plugged in the AC outlets safely.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 7 AC outlets:

Moreover, it presents 3 DC outlets: there's a 12V 8A (cigarette lighter style) receptacle with which charging your batteries is made easy and two 5V USB ports (1 x USB-A and 1 x USB-C) with which charging of electronics like mobile phones and tablets is made convenient.

With its twist-lock L14-30R receptacle, the GM17000iETC is configured to be transfer switch ready, allowing straightforward connection to your breaker box to supply backup power to your home during outages. The unit also features an ATS plug, which makes it compatible with automatic transfer switches.

Portability

With its enclosed inverter generator design (L33.1 x W31.3 x H33.5 in), the Genmax GM17000iETC offers superior aesthetics and operates with minimized noise levels, distinguishing itself from standard, open frame generators. This type of design is the most modern and convenient way to recreationally generate power.

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 313 lbs. Nevertheless, it can still be moved quite conveniently with the help of its set of 2 wheels (⌀10") and its folding handle, once it is placed on the ground.

A lift hook, which is on the top of the frame, serves as an extra safety feature for the transport, unloading and loading of the device.

Features

The GM17000iETC's control panel

Embedded in the control panel of the GM17000iETC, a digital data center serves as a vital feature, offering comprehensive information on the power output, frequency, lifetime run hours and voltage to aid in monitoring activity and status. To offer you even more control and easy operation during nighttime, the panel is LED-lit.

In addition to this info, light indicators on the device will signal if the oil level is too low, the generator is overloaded and the generator is ready.

Benefiting from its built-in fuel gauge, the inverter generator allows for easy and immediate gas level inspections.

As far as security is concerned, the generator can be used with a peace of mind, as it features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker).

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.

Along the basic documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), useful for starting the generator right away, the Genmax GM17000iETC's package also includes these accessories: key fob, propane hose, cover, tool kit, funnel, neutral bonding plug, battery charger, oil and natural gas hose with NPT adapter.