Genmax GM5500i - 5000/5500W Inverter Generator With Electric Start

In a nutshell, the Genmax GM5500i is a compact portable inverter generator mostly geared towards:

• RV travellers who wish to upgrade their experience to another level
• People occasionally participating in sporting competitions, open-air performances and outdoor festivals
• Food truck owners who do not wish to see their business interrupted under any circumstances
• Homeowners who want to be sure of their ability to power their fridges, cooking tools, heating and lighting equipment during power failures
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

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 Genmax GM5500i

The Genmax GM5500i's engine, 312 cc Dinking OHV 4-stroke, fueled by gasoline, can deliver 120/240V. It provides a running wattage of 5,000W and reaches a peak wattage of 5,500W.

Featuring a noise rating of 62 dBA (just slightly more noisy than background music), the inverter generator is equipped with both a classic hand-operated recoil starting mechanism and a no-fuss and convenient electric starter (battery included) for starting.

Thanks to its 3.5 gallons fuel tank, the GM5500i can run continuously for up to 13 hours on a full tank (with an average fuel consumption of approximately 0.27 GPH).

Featuring a <3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the GM5500i delivers a clean sine wave, guaranteeing the safety of your sensitive electronics plugged into its AC outlets.

Outlets

The control panel features the upcoming 5 AC outlets:

Additionally, it features 2 DC outlets: there's two 5V USB ports (USB-A) perfect for conveniently charging mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic devices.

The GM5500i's twist-lock L14-30R receptacle makes it transfer switch ready, enabling hassle-free connection to your breaker box for powering your home during outages.

Portability

With an inverter generator design, the Genmax GM5500i features a closed construction (L21.1 x W18.5 x H24 in), enhancing aesthetics and ensuring reduced noise levels, offering a distinct advantage over standard, open frame generators. This modern design aims to provide an ideal power solution to recreational users.

Despite its 116.6 lbs, the generator falls under the category of 'portable,' signifying its movability, although its weight may hinder easy portability. Nevertheless, thanks to its set of 2 wheels (⌀5.5") and its telescopic handle (a decent solution to its lack of maneuverability), the generator can be easily moved, once placed the ground.

Features

The GM5500i's control panel

Monitoring of the GM5500i's status and activity is made possible by a digital data center, which provides information on the power output, voltage, frequency, lifetime run hours and fuel level and is one of the features of its control panel.

In addition to this info, the generator's light indicators provide visual feedback when its oil levels are insufficient, the generator is overloaded and the generator is ready.

Considering security aspects, the generator boasts an overload protection (circuit breaker) and an automatic low oil shut-off, offering peace of mind throughout 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.

While the standard documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab), helpful for starting the device promptly, come with the Genmax GM5500i, the following accessories are also included: funnel and tool kit.