Champion 9000-Watt Electric Start Tri Fuel Home Backup Portable Open Frame Inverter Generator with Quiet Technology and CO Shield®
Champion 201176 7,250 W tri-fuel inverter portable generator — 9,000 W starting / 7,250 W running on gasoline, 6,525 W on LP, 5,875 W on natural gas, 72 dB(A) at 23 feet, 420cc, 14 (gasoline); 12 (propane) at 1/4 load, CO Shield, 165.8 lb.
Champion’s Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter with CO Shield® is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 7250-watt generator. Our advanced power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power. It also uses Tri Fuel technology, allowing it to run on natural gas, gasoline, or propane.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 9,000 W starting / 7,250 W running. Propane: 9,000 W starting / 6,525 W running. Natural gas: 9,000 W starting / 5,875 W running.
- Engine. 420cc, Champion, 4-stroke.
- Fuel and run time. 4.32 gal tank, 14 (gasoline); 12 (propane) at 1/4 load.
- Sound. 72 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil, electric.
- Outlets. GFCI 120V Duplex (5-20R) (2); 120/240V Locking (L14-30R); 120/240V (14-50R); 12V DC Automotive.
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 26.6 in. L x 25.5 in. W x 25.4 in. H, 165.8 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified: Yes. PGMA and CARB status not published on the product page.
Note on the 30 A outlet. The 30 A receptacle on this machine is a locking outlet, not the TT-30R an RV cord plugs into. If you are powering a coach you will need an adapter, or a model with a proper RV receptacle — ask and we will point you at one.
Altitude — this matters more than the sticker suggests
Champion's own operator's manual for this machine states that engine power and generator output are reduced by about 3.5% for every 1,000 ft of elevation above sea level. That sentence is in the manual, not on the product page, and it is the number that decides whether this generator does what you bought it for.
- Denver, ~5,280 ft: about 18% off — roughly 5,910 W instead of 7,250 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 5,719 W instead of 7,250 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 5,474 W instead of 7,250 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 4,966 W instead of 7,250 W.
It needs a high-altitude jet here, and we can get it. Champion makes a high-altitude carburetor main jet for this model covering 6000 ft. (1829 m) — part 16161-000074, for carburetor code 16100-000070. Colorado Springs is 6,035 ft, so on the Front Range this is not optional if you want the machine to run properly. Champion does not sell these jets on the shelf — the manual tells you to contact their technical support. Buy the generator from us and we will sort the jet out with it, matched to the carburetor code stamped on your actual unit.
One warning worth repeating. Champion is explicit that a high-altitude jet must not be run below its minimum altitude — “Operation using the alternative main jet at elevations lower than the recommended minimum altitude can damage the engine. For operation at lower elevations, the originally supplied standard main jet must be used.” If you take the machine back down to sea level, the standard jet goes back in.
Manual. Champion publishes the full operator’s manual for this model, including the high-altitude section quoted above: 201176 operator’s manual (PDF).
Champion’s Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter with CO Shield® is 50% quieter and 20% lighter than a traditional 7250-watt generator. Our advanced power solution includes Quiet Technology, Extended Run Time, Economy Mode and Clean Power. It also uses Tri Fuel technology, allowing it to run on natural gas, gasoline, or propane.
- Tri Fuel — Your 9000-watt portable generator operates on natural gas, propane, or gasoline, plus natural gas and propane hoses are included so the unit is ready to run on any fuel right out of the box
- Electric Start — Trust the reliable 420cc Champion engine with its battery-included electric start featuring a reliable toggle switch, a built-in Cold Start Technology for easy starts in cold weather, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Advanced Design — 50% quieter (72 dBA) and 20% lighter than a traditional 7250-watt generator, plus fuel-saving Economy Mode, and Intelligauge to monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours
- Powerful — Gasoline: 9000 starting watts and 7250 running watts, propane: 9000 starting watts and 6525 running watts, natural gas: 9000 starting watts and 5875 running watts and engine oil is included
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 9000-Watt Tri Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator with CO Shield® is one of the most innovative products on the market. A feature-packed addition to your RV and a cost-effective power solution, this inverter is smaller, quieter, and BETTER! First, we cut the noise level in half by integrating Quiet Technology digital components used in more advanced inverters, then we created an efficient mechanical design to decrease the overall footprint and weight by 20 percent. Operate your Tri Fuel generator on gasoline, propane, or natural gas and safely switch fuels with our patented fuel selector dial. Using natural gas, the generator produces 9000 starting watts and 5875 running watts. To connect this generator to your home’s natural gas source, this generator includes a 25-foot NG hose kit, which includes a female quick connect end, a female flare fitting end and an NPT male adapter. Using gasoline, the generator produces 9000 starting watts and 7250 running watts, and will run for 14 hours at 25% load when the 4.3-gallon fuel tank is full. When using a 20-pound propane tank, it produces 9000 starting watts and 6525 running watts, and will run for 12 hours at 25% load. A 6-foot propane hose with a built-in regulator is included. With a 1.2-quart oil capacity (included 10W-30) and a low oil shut-off sensor, this inverter operates at an ultra-quiet 72 dBA from 23 feet, which is a bit louder than normal speech. All the outlets have covers for protection and include two 120V 20A GFCI protected household duplex outlets (5-20R), a 120/240V 30A locking outlet (L14-30R), a 120/240V 30.2A outlet (14-50R), plus a 12V automotive-style outlet, and a handy dual port USB adapter you can use to power your phone, laptop, or similar device. Buy this EPA certified compliant generator with confidence – Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back up your purchase with a 3-year limited warranty and FREE lifetime technical support. CO Shield technology monitors the accumulation of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas produced by engine exhaust when the generator is running. If CO Shield detects unsafe elevated levels of CO gas, it automatically shuts off the engine. CO Shield is not a substitute for an indoor carbon monoxide alarm or for safe operation. DO NOT allow engine exhaust fumes to enter a confined area through windows, doors, vents or other openings. Generators must ALWAYS be used outdoors, far away from occupied buildings with engine exhaust pointed away from people and buildings. Meets the requirements of ANSI/PGMA G300-2018.