Champion 5500-Watt Portable Generator with CO Shield®
Champion 201299 5,500 W portable generator — 6,875 W starting / 5,500 W running on gasoline, 74 dB(A) at 23 feet, 389cc, up to 10 hours at 1/2 load, CO Shield, 155.5 lb.
Convenient and versatile power is yours with the Champion 5500-watt portable generator, featuring CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Rely on the Champion 389cc engine and enjoy up to 10 hours of run time at 50% load with a noise level of 74 dBA.
Specifications
- Output. Gasoline: 6,875 W starting / 5,500 W running.
- Engine. 389cc, Champion 4-stroke, 3600 RPM.
- Fuel and run time. 7.7 gal tank, up to 10 hours at 1/2 load.
- Sound. 74 dB(A) at 23 feet.
- Starting. Recoil.
- Outlets. (2) 120V 20A GFCI Duplex (5-20R); (1) 120/240V Locking (L14-30R).
- CO Shield®. Carbon monoxide auto shutoff — the unit shuts itself down if CO builds up around it.
- Size and weight. 28.2 in. L x 27.2 in. W x 25 in. H, 155.5 lb.
- Warranty. 3-year limited warranty.
- Emissions. EPA Certified; PGMA Compliant G300-2018. 49-state vs CARB not stated.
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 4,484 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Colorado Springs, ~6,035 ft: about 21% off — roughly 4,338 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Monument / Palmer Divide, ~7,000 ft: about 24% off — roughly 4,152 W instead of 5,500 W.
- Leadville / high passes, ~9,000 ft: about 32% off — roughly 3,768 W instead of 5,500 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 6000-8000 ft. — part 16161-000040, for carburetor code 16100-000015. 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.” 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: 201299 operator’s manual (PDF).
Convenient and versatile power is yours with the Champion 5500-watt portable generator, featuring CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system. Rely on the Champion 389cc engine and enjoy up to 10 hours of run time at 50% load with a noise level of 74 dBA.
- Designed for Safety — Includes a low oil shut-off switch and holds 1.2-quarts of oil (recommended 10W-30)
- Reliable and Powerful — At 6875 starting watts and 5500 running watts, enjoy up to 10 hours of run time on a full tank of gasoline with a noise level of 74 dBA from 23 feet
- Covered Outlets — 120/240V 23A locking and two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets - Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your appliances and equipment safe
- Intelligauge — Monitor voltage, frequency and operating hours with ease, plus features CO Shield® carbon monoxide auto shutoff system
- Champion Support — Includes 3-year limited warranty with FREE lifetime technical support from dedicated experts
The Champion Power Equipment 201299 5500-Watt Portable Generator is the perfect combination of versatility and convenience. A powerful companion for your next camping trip or weekend project, this generator can also provide plenty of backup power for your essentials during an outage. Power up with Champion’s reliable recoil start, plus Cold Start Technology ensures a quick start in cold weather. Champion also makes it easy to monitor voltage, frequency, runtime, and total runtime hours with Intelligauge. Designed for safety with convenient push-to-reset circuit breakers, a low oil shut-off sensor plus an included oil funnel for easy changes, this unit has a 1.2-quart oil capacity (recommended 10W-30). The reliable 389cc single-cylinder OHV Champion engine produces 6875 starting watts and 5500 running watts, and will run for up to 10 hours at 50% load when the 7.7-gallon tank of gasoline is full. With a noise level of 74 dBA from 23 feet, which is about as loud as a vacuum cleaner, this machine can handle most essentials in a power outage, plus the Volt Guard™ built-in surge protector prevents overloads and keeps your equipment safe from spikes in voltage. All the outlets have covers for protection and include a 120/240V 23A locking outlet (L14-30R) and two 120V 20A GFCI household duplex outlets (5-20R). Champion’s thoughtful packaging and clear directions make setup hassle free. This generator is EPA certified. Buy with confidence - Champion Support and our nationwide network of service centers will back your purchase up 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.