Champion 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator with 50-amp Outdoor-Rated Automatic Transfer Switch 100177

This High demand item is currently in stock in limited quantities.  Get yours NOW while they are in stock - once they are gone it will be another 8 week wait!! Lift Gate delivery is needed for residential delivery on all of the Home Standby Units due to the size and weight.  Lift Gate service for this item is $175.00 - If you don't need Liftgate Service please let us know and we will cancel the shipping fee. The Champion Power Equipment 100177 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator with an ATS50 Outdoor-Rated Automatic Transfer Switch is The Simple Solution™ to a power outage. Enjoy peace of mind while ensuring security and convenience for your family during an emergency.The generator starts automatically when the power goes out and returns to standby when power is restored. The 24-volt starting system operates in temperatures ranging from -22° F to 104° F with no warming kit necessary.You’ll have the starting power you need during an emergency since the onboard battery charger maintains the charge at all times, plus, since the generator is connected to your propane or natural gas system, it never needs refueling. This unit also performs weekly self-diagnostic tests.An all-weather, composite mounting pad is included for easy installation, plus the steel enclosure protects your generator from the elements. The ATS50 automatic transfer switch operates a 50 amp, 12 circuit load (8 space sub panel allows up to 4 tandem breakers). It is ideal for homeowners who want to power emergency essentials during a power outage as opposed to the whole house. It is housed in a NEMA 3R rated enclosure for outdoor use.Our innovative gull-wing design provides easy access to the engine and control panel and allows a full view of the onboard control system.The Champion 439cc OHV engine provides 8.5-kilowatts of continuous power on propane and 7.5-kilowatts on natural gas. This 8.5-kW-rated unit produces 35.4 amps at 240 volts on propane and 31.3 amps at 240 volts on natural gas.The sound-dampening lining and low-tone muffler reduce noise through a unique baffle system and make this unit the quietest in its class. The residential-friendly 59.5 dBA has about the same noise level as normal conversation.The alternator produces less than 5% total harmonic distortion (THD) to ensure safe use with even the most sensitive electronics.This generator is available for all 50 states, and the ATS50 is UL and cUL listed in the US and Canada. Buy with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back your purchase up with a 10-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. If you need a concrete mounting Pad kit for this unit, we offer an option that includes a 3-inch composite concrete pad and the mounting kit.   Home Standby Generator Specifications Propane Rated Watts (W):  8500 Natural Gas Rated Watts (W):  7500 Propane Rated Amps at 120V (A):  70.80 Propane Rated Amps at 240V (A):  35.40 Natural Gas Rated Amps at 120V (A):  62.50 Natural Gas Rated Amps at 240V (A):  31.30 Rated Volts (V):  120/240 Rated Frequency (Hz):  60 Phase:  Single Propane Fuel Consumption at 1/2 Load (gal/h):  1.00 Propane Fuel Consumption @ Full load (gal/h):  1.50 Natural Gas Fuel Consumption at 1/2 Load (ft3/h):  97.50 Natural Gas Fuel Consumption at Full Load (ft3/h):  139.80 Main Line Circuit Breaker (A):  35.50 Starting System:  Automatic 24V Operational Volume (dBA):  59.50 Cooling System:  Air Cooled AC Ton Rating (T):  3 Generator Enclosure:  Steel Generator Mounting Pad:  Composite Transfer Switch Specifications Switch Amps (A):  50 Switch Volts (V):  120/240 Switch Circuits:  12 Switch Type:  Emergency Essential Switch Poles:  2 Load Management:  false Service Entry Rated:  false Switch Enclosure:  NEMA 3R Engine Specifications Engine Brand:  Champion Engine Size (cc):  439 Engine Speed (RPM):  3600 Engine Type:  4-stroke Fuel Type:  Natural Gas (NG),Propane (LPG) Engine Oil Type:  Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil Capacity (qt.):  1.20 Engine Oil Included:  false Low Oil Shut-off:  true Compliance UL Listing:  cULus ETL Listing:  cETLus EPA Certified:  Yes Prop 65 Warning Required:  true Dimensions Item Length (in.):  50.00 Item Width (in.):  30.10 Item Height (in.):  40.20 Item Weight (lb.):  394.10 Package Length (in.):  52.00 Package Width (in.):  31.70 Package Height (in.):  42.00 Package Weight (lb.):  494.00 This item is NOT Returnable