Champion 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator with 50-Amp Indoor-Rated Switch (US & CA)
Description Description The Champion Power Equipment 100174 8.5-kW Home Standby Generator with an ATS50 Indoor-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 1 rated enclosure for indoor use (indoor switch not recommended for CA installation, see model #100177).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. What’s included Oil Drain Pan Flexible Fuel Line HSB Enclosure Keys Battery Cables & Hardware LPG Jets Jet Change Tool Totally Automatic The ATS50 Emergency Essentials Automatic Transfer Switch has 12 available circuits available and provides seamless power to your home during an outage Quietest-in-Class Thanks to advanced sound dampening and a specially designed low-tone muffler, this generator operates at a residential-friendly 59.5 dBA noise level Reliable 24-volt starting system operates in sub-zero or extreme heat (between -22° F and 104° F) with no warming kit necessary, plus the generator performs weekly self-diagnostic tests Powerful The 8.5-kilowatt generator provides 8500 watts of continuous power on propane and 7500 watts on natural gas, with no refueling, no manual operation and no extension cords needed Champion Support Includes 10-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts Specs Specs Propane Rated Watts 8500W Natural Gas Rated Watts 7500W Propane Rated Amps at 120V 70.8A Propane Rated Amps at 240V 35.4A Natural Gas Rated Amps at 120V 62.5A Natural Gas Rated Amps at 240V 31.3A Rated Volts 120/240 Rated Frequency 60Hz Phase Single Propane Fuel Consumption at 1/2 Load 1.0 gal/h Propane Fuel Consumption at Full load 1.5 gal/h Natural Gas Fuel Consumption at 1/2 Load 97.5 ft3/h Natural Gas Fuel Consumption at Full Load 139.8 ft3/h Main Line Circuit Breaker 35.5A Starting System Automatic 24V Operational Volume 59.5 dBA Cooling System Air Cooled AC Ton Rating 3T Generator Enclosure Steel Generator Mounting Pad Composite Engine Brand Champion Engine Size 439cc Engine Type 4-stroke Engine Speed 3600 Fuel Type Propane (LPG), Natural Gas (NG) Engine Oil Type Mobil 1 5W-30 Full Synthetic Engine Oil Capacity 1.2 qt. Engine Oil Included No Low Oil Shut-Off Yes UL Listing cULus EPA Certified Yes Switch Amps 50A Switch Volts 120/240 Switch Type Select Circuit Switch Circuits 12 Switch Poles 2 Load Management No Service Entry Rated No Switch Enclosure NEMA 3R Dimensions Length 50.0 in. Width 30.1 in. Height 40.2 in. Weight 386.1 lb. 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