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Westinghouse WGen5500 - 5500 Watt Portable Generator

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WGEN5500

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Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Portable

Run Watts

5,500 Rated Watts

Surge Watts

6,850
Starting Watts

Fuel

Gasoline

Engine

Westinghouse

  • Westinghouse WGen5500 Portable Gas Powered Generator
  • Great for providing emergency backup around the house
  • 420cc Westinghouse OHV 4-Cycle Engine
  • Designed for easier starting and fuel-efficient operation
  • Cast Iron sleeve helps extend engine life
  • Low Oil Shutdown
  • Helps prevent engine damage before it happens
  • 6.6-Gallon Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
  • Provides up to 13-hours of run time @ 50% load
  • Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) & Circuit Breaker Protection
  • Protects appliances & equipment from harmful voltage swings
  • Helps prevent overload to generator
  • L14-30R 120/240V Twist-Lock Receptacle
  • Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
  • Outlet Covers
  • Keeps out moisture and debris when outlets are not being used
  • 10" Solid Wheels & Single Fold-Down Handle
  • Allows for easy movement over uneven terrain
  • Added Extras:
  • Oil, funnel, tool kit, and Quick Start Guide
  • 3-Year Residential Warranty and Lifetime Technical Support
  • EPA / CARB Compliant
California residents see
Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Gasoline engine exhaust (condensates/extracts) which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

Plug Types
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA 5-20R (GFCI)
NEMA L14-30R
WGEN5500
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Overview
Assembly Required
Yes
Weight
179 Pounds
Made in USA
No
Consumer Warranty
3 Years
Product Style
Portable Generator
Product Length
27.32 Inches
Product Width
26.18 Inches
Product Height
26.2 Inches
UPC
855464003971
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Alternator
Brush
Auto Voltage Regulation
Yes
Rated Watts
5500 Watts
Surge Watts
6850 Watts
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Rated Amps
22.9 Amps
Portability Kit
Never Flat Wheels
Tank Size
6.6 Gallons
Run Time @ 50% Load
13 Hours
Fuel Tank Material
Metal
Fuel Gauge
Yes
Decibel Rating @ 7m Learn More
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.
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Idle Control
No
Hour Meter
Yes
Voltage Meter
No
Grade Type
Emergency
Engine
Engine Brand
Westinghouse
Starting System
Recoil Start
CC
420 CC
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Cast Iron Sleeve
Yes
Plugs
NEMA 5-20R - GFCI
2
NEMA L14-30R
1

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