Ryobi RYi6522 - 5500/6500W Open Frame Inverter Generator

To sum up, the Ryobi RYi6522 is a portable inverter generator tailored for:

• RV travellers wishing to enhance their freedom and nomad lifestyle
• Occasional participants of outdoor events, competitions, concerts and festivals
• Food van owners who know that just a short power outage could lose them hundreds of dollars
• Homeowners who want to be able to use the most necessary devices in their household, even during a blackout
• Professionals who want to ensure that a power failure will not prevent them from working

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 Ryobi RYi6522

Running on gasoline, the Ryobi RYi6522 utilizes a 298 cc OHV 4-stroke engine to deliver 120V, offering a running wattage of 5,500W and a starting wattage of 6,500W.

At a noise rating of 72.3 dBA (just slightly more noisy than a dishwasher), the inverter generator is started via a standard recoil pull-rope starting mechanism.

The RYi6522 can operate for around 8.5 hours at 50% load with a full tank (fuel consumption around 0.47 GPH), due to its fuel capacity of 4 gallons.

With a <5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD), the RYi6522 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 showcases 1 DC outlet: there's a 5V USB port (USB-A) designed for hassle-free charging of various electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets, ensuring uninterrupted usage.

This Ryobi generator is RV Ready, as it features a TT-30R receptacle (TT stands for 'Travel Trailer'). In addition, the RYi6522'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 its L24.4 x W20.9 x H22.5 in dimensions, the open frame structure of the Ryobi RYi6522 provides stability, simplified maintenance access to components, and better air cooling than enclosed units. This type of design is ideal for tough environments and heavy outdoor use.

Since the generator weighs 118 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, its challenging mobility is solved by its set of wheels (⌀10") and its folding handle, which will ease its displacement, once it is on the floor.

Features

The RYi6522's control panel

The RYi6522 and its control panel include a convenient meter, which displays voltage, frequency and lifetime hours. This feature comes handy when monitoring its status and activity.

In addition to this info, some light indicators allow you to instantly see if the generator is ready, its oil levels are insufficient and the generator is on overload.

As for its security measures, the device features an automatic low oil shut-off and an overload protection (circuit breaker), letting you use it with a peace of mind.

It also benefits from Ryobi'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.

In addition to the traditional documentation and an owner's manual (opens in a new tab) to help you get started promptly, the Ryobi RYi6522 also includes several accessories: oil and tool kit.