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Champion 100297 - 8000 Watt Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator (CARB)
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Grade
Style
Run Watts
8,000 
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
10,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
8,000
Surge Watts
10,000 Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline/LP
Engine
Champion
Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."
Features
Features
- Champion Dual-Fuel Portable Generator
- Provides up to 8000 running watts & up to 10,000 starting watts on gasoline
- Provides up to 7250 running watts & up to 9025 starting watts on propane
- Push-Button Electric Start (Battery Included)
- Plus an easy-pull recoil starter, so you'll always be ready for an outage
- 459cc Champion OHV 4-Stroke Engine w/ Low-Oil Shutoff Sensor
- Cast iron sleeve for long life and easy maintenance
- Provides added protection to extend the life of the generator
- Patented Fuel Selector Switch
- Simply turn the dial to the fuel choice you're using
- 6.1-Gallon Metal (Gasoline) Fuel Tank
- Provides up to 8 hours of run time
- 20 or 30-lb Tank Compatible (Not Included)
- Provides up to 7 hours of run time @ 1/2 load (20 lb.)
- Intelligauge Digital Display
- Monitor your voltage, frequency & operating hours
- 30A 120/240V (L14-30R) Twist-Lock Receptacle***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- (2) GFCI-Protected Duplex Outlets & VoltGuard Over Voltage Protection
- Helps prevent electrical shock, especially during wet conditions
- Helps protect your appliances & home from damaging voltage spikes
- 10" Never-Flat Wheels & U-Shaped Folding Handle
- Makes this generator extremely portable for easy emergency deployment
- Also Includes 3.3' LPG Hose & 1st Bottle Of Engine Oil
- 3-Year Limited Warranty - EPA & CARB Compliant
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
Specifications
Plugs
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline/LP
Rated Amps
33.3 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
6.1 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
8 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
74 dbA
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Champion
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
459 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Weight
209.4 Pounds
Certification
CARB, EPA
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
27.7 Inches
Product Width
28.7 Inches
Product Height
26 Inches
UPC
850878006662
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Grade
Style
Run Watts
8,000
Rated Watts
Surge Watts
10,000
Starting Watts
Fuel
Engine
Grade
Emergency
Style
Portable
Run Watts
8,000
Surge Watts
10,000 Starting Watts
Fuel
Gasoline/LP
Engine
Champion
Product Video Disclaimer: "PED is not responsible for any variances from the product in this video and the item you purchase. Please review all product specs prior to purchase."
Features
Features
- Champion Dual-Fuel Portable Generator
- Provides up to 8000 running watts & up to 10,000 starting watts on gasoline
- Provides up to 7250 running watts & up to 9025 starting watts on propane
- Push-Button Electric Start (Battery Included)
- Plus an easy-pull recoil starter, so you'll always be ready for an outage
- 459cc Champion OHV 4-Stroke Engine w/ Low-Oil Shutoff Sensor
- Cast iron sleeve for long life and easy maintenance
- Provides added protection to extend the life of the generator
- Patented Fuel Selector Switch
- Simply turn the dial to the fuel choice you're using
- 6.1-Gallon Metal (Gasoline) Fuel Tank
- Provides up to 8 hours of run time
- 20 or 30-lb Tank Compatible (Not Included)
- Provides up to 7 hours of run time @ 1/2 load (20 lb.)
- Intelligauge Digital Display
- Monitor your voltage, frequency & operating hours
- 30A 120/240V (L14-30R) Twist-Lock Receptacle***
- Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
- Allows for connection to a convenience cord
- (2) GFCI-Protected Duplex Outlets & VoltGuard Over Voltage Protection
- Helps prevent electrical shock, especially during wet conditions
- Helps protect your appliances & home from damaging voltage spikes
- 10" Never-Flat Wheels & U-Shaped Folding Handle
- Makes this generator extremely portable for easy emergency deployment
- Also Includes 3.3' LPG Hose & 1st Bottle Of Engine Oil
- 3-Year Limited Warranty - EPA & CARB Compliant
- ***Note - Allows You To Get Maximum Power From Generator
Specifications
Plugs
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline/LP
Rated Amps
33.3 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
6.1 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
8 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
74 dbA
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Champion
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
459 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Weight
209.4 Pounds
Certification
CARB, EPA
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
27.7 Inches
Product Width
28.7 Inches
Product Height
26 Inches
UPC
850878006662
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Product Specs
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Specifications
Plugs
Product Specs
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
8000 Watts
Surge Watts
10000 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline/LP
Rated Amps
33.3 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
6.1 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
8 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
No
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
74 dbA
Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
Yes
Lifting Eye
No
Battery
Included
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Champion
Starting System
12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil
CC
459 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
3 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Overview
Weight
209.4 Pounds
Certification
CARB, EPA
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
27.7 Inches
Product Width
28.7 Inches
Product Height
26 Inches
UPC
850878006662
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L5-30R
1
NEMA L14-30R
1
Product Q&A
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Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert
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Just to be clear, can I use the propane bottle sized to my BBQ grill or must it be a tank serving a house?
I need some guidance on a switch for circuit breaker so I can switch the unit on while the power is down and then, switch back safely when it's restored. I don't want to use extension cords running from inside the house to the unit outside the house. Do you have suggestions as to best approach/product that supports your generator?
Don
from Florida
June 05, 2018
Answer
First, the size of the propane tank used for the Champion 100297 is typically a 20-30lbs tank that is commonly used with a BBQ grill. Depending on the load applied, you will receive approximately 7 hours of run time on a 50% load (4000 watts) on a 20lbs tank. You are able to connect this to a larger propane tank, (100 + gallon tank), but you will need to have pressure regulators to do so. The advantage to the larger tanks is that you will simply receive much longer run times. The more fuel available the longer the run times you will receive.
As for powering individual circuits safely I'd recommend a manual transfer switch (MTS). The manual transfer switch will allow you to wire individual circuits from your breaker panel to the circuits in the MTS. The MTS will have the circuits in the "line" position while your utility power is running and when the power is lost you can go out and manual flip those breakers from "line" power over to "generator" power. This will allow you to run those wired circuits off of the generator and when the utility power is restored you can turn the generator off and flip the breakers back to "line" position to get back to utility power. This will prevent from the utility power and generator power back feeding into each other.
To size a MTS you want to base it off of the largest outlet on the generator. For the Champion 100297 you would want to utilize the 30-amp 120/240 volt outlet. There are a number of switches available. The differences are they can be mounted indoors or outdoors and will have a different number of circuits. The most common 30-amp 120/240 volt transfer switch is the Reliance Controls model #: A310C. The Reliance Controls A310C is an indoor only MTS with 10-circuits.
If you have any other questions about this or other products from our website, don't hesitate to give us a call. We're here to help.
As for powering individual circuits safely I'd recommend a manual transfer switch (MTS). The manual transfer switch will allow you to wire individual circuits from your breaker panel to the circuits in the MTS. The MTS will have the circuits in the "line" position while your utility power is running and when the power is lost you can go out and manual flip those breakers from "line" power over to "generator" power. This will allow you to run those wired circuits off of the generator and when the utility power is restored you can turn the generator off and flip the breakers back to "line" position to get back to utility power. This will prevent from the utility power and generator power back feeding into each other.
To size a MTS you want to base it off of the largest outlet on the generator. For the Champion 100297 you would want to utilize the 30-amp 120/240 volt outlet. There are a number of switches available. The differences are they can be mounted indoors or outdoors and will have a different number of circuits. The most common 30-amp 120/240 volt transfer switch is the Reliance Controls model #: A310C. The Reliance Controls A310C is an indoor only MTS with 10-circuits.
If you have any other questions about this or other products from our website, don't hesitate to give us a call. We're here to help.
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Can this generator run on natural gas?
Fer
from Florida
June 04, 2018
Answer
This generator will only run on gasoline or propane gas.
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Does this model ship with wheels attached?
Len G.
from New York
May 31, 2018
Answer
The wheels are not attached to the generator and are in the box when the generator arrives. The wheels, front legs, and handle would have to be attached by the customer.
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How loud is this generator?
Don
from Massachusetts
May 09, 2018
Answer
This unit is rated at 74 dbA @ 7 meters according to Champion.
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