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Winco HPS6000HE-03/B - 5500 Watt Dual Fuel Generator w/ Electric Start Honda Engine (49-State)

Name: Winco HPS6000HE-03/B - 5500 Watt Dual Fuel Generator w/ Electric Start Honda Engine (49-State)
Brand: Winco
SKU: 1176
Price: 2999.20 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.53 (19 reviews)

Model:

16606-003

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Winco HPS6000HE-03/B - 5500 Watt Dual Fuel Generator w/ Electric Start Honda Engine (49-State)

Model: 16606-003

$2,999.20

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Required Accessories 9

These accessories are required to properly setup/install this product.

Optional Accessories 10

Features

Grade

Emergency

Style

Portable

Run Watts

5,500 Rated Watts

Surge Watts

6,000
Starting Watts

Fuel

Gasoline/Natural Gas

Engine

Honda GX

Winco HPS6000HE Electric Start Dual Fuel Portable Generator
Ideal for providing emergency home backup power
**Please Note - Derate Output Power By 20% For Natural Gas**
See spec sheet for details
Electric Start - Just Turn The Key
Includes battery rack and cables
Requires Group 20 or 24HL 300CCA (Not Included)
389cc Honda GX340 OHV 4-Cycle Engine
High quality, industrial grade engine
OHV design for increased efficiency and optimal power transfer
Honda Oil Alert® Warning System
Shuts the engine down if oil reaches an unsafe operating level
Prevents engine damage from overheating due to lack of oil
Bi-Fuel Carburetor and Gas Regulator
Versatile design runs on natural gas or gasoline
Mecc Alte S16W Brushless Alternator
100% copper windings, NEMA Class F insulation
Capacitor Regulated Voltage - < 5% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Inherent voltage regulation protects electronics from surges
7-Gallon Steel Fuel Tank w/ Fuel Gauge
EPA approved design eliminates carbon emissions
120/240V 30-Amp (L14-30) Receptacle
Allows for connection to a manual transfer switch (MTS)
25-Amp Main-Line Circuit Breaker
Provides superior overload protection
Wrap-Around 1" Tubular Steel (14-Gauge) Cradle
Powder-coat paint protects finish from damage and debris
100% Load Tested
All generators are tested prior to leaving the factory
2-Year (Generator) / 3-Year (Engine) Residential Warranty
NOTICE* - Bi-Fuel Starting On Vapor (NG)
Use of the choke will prevent air and fuel from properly mixing
Must be started using the electric start system provided
Will NOT start on (NG) when using recoil starter

California residents see

Warning: This product can expose you to chemicals including Benzene which is known to the State of California to cause Cancer, and Ethylene glycol (ingested) which is known to the State of California to cause Developmental Harm.

For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov

Specifications

Plug Types

16606-003

General Information

Product Category

Generator - Portable

Overview

Product Category

Generator - Portable

Weight

224 Pounds

CA (CARB) Compliant

Made in USA

Yes

Consumer Warranty

2 Years

Commercial Warranty

1 Year

Product Style

Portable Generator

Product Length

22.75 Inches

Product Width

22.5 Inches

Product Height

22 Inches

Additional Model Numbers

HPS6000HE, 16606-003

Product Specs

Voltage

120/240 Single-Phase

Frequency

60 Hertz

Alternator

Brushless

Auto Voltage Regulation

Yes

Rated Watts

5500 Watts

Surge Watts

6000 Watts

Fuel Type

Gasoline/Natural Gas

NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load

160 ft³/hr

Rated Amps

23 Amps

Portability Kit

Sold Separately

Tank Size

7 Gallons

Run Time @ 50% Load

9 Hours

Fuel Tank Material

Metal

Fuel Gauge

Yes

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.

72 dbA

Idle Control

Hour Meter

Voltage Meter

Lifting Eye

Battery

Not Included

Grade Type

Emergency

Engine

Engine Brand

Honda GX

Starting System

12-Volt Button Start w/ Recoil

11 HP

389 CC

Consumer Engine Warranty

3 Years

Engine RPM

3600 RPM

Low Oil Alert/Shutdown

Yes

Cast Iron Sleeve

Yes

Plugs

NEMA 5-20R - GFCI

NEMA L14-30R

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Product Questions Answered by Jared, the Generator Expert

Can it be started on gasoline & switched over to natural gas while running?

Chester W.

from Texas

August 18, 2018

What type/size battery is recommended for this generator?

Lou

from New York

September 09, 2013

Jim, What else would I need beside a manual transfer switch to hook up the Winco HPS6000HE to my 200A service to my house.

Curt Geigle

from Wisconsin

March 05, 2013

Jim, Can the Winco HP6000HE-5500 Watt TriFuel generator be hooked up to a small 2000 sq ft. house and supply it with enough power to run basic appliances and lights with out damaging the unit or the house.

Curt Geigle

from Wisconsin

March 05, 2013

Answer

You can run the basics with a 5500 watt generator. This should be enough to run a refrigerator, sump pump and some lights without overloading the unit. The best way is to use a manual transfer switch and then manage the loads as needed. This load management can take a little trial and error to get exactly what you want running at the same time but with proper management it can be done.

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I want to run my hps6000he tri fuel on a small propane btl like the kind for a gas grill...so can i just use the same kind of hose like the kind on gas grills with the normal regulator on it or can i just use a black hose without the regulator on it? Doesn't this generator already have a built in regulator for lp? thank you

Tim Gilmore

from Texas

October 20, 2012

Is there some kind of shutoff or check valve of sorts when using propane or NG to prevent leaking if the generator shuts off because of low oil?

R DeFrancesco

from New York

September 27, 2012

Interested in a tri-fuel generator. NG spec 160ft/ hr. I have a half inch line off my main manifold to the backporch for a gas grill. Should that provide adequate flow?

David Distel

from Minnesota

September 16, 2012

I have 200A service. I am considering the winco 5500 watt as back-up for my house. Are components available that would allow me, in a power outage, to trip the main 200A breaker, then all the individual breakers, plug the generator into my main service box, ramp up the generator, then re-set essential circuit breakers, keeping within the 80% max start up load on the generator? If so, What components would I need, beside the obvious?

Thom

from Arizona

July 27, 2012

Will this generator (HPS12000HE) deliver full rated power while operating on Propane?

Joseph Smith

from New York

January 21, 2012

What is the LP gas line in pressure required to run this generator.

Joseph Smith

from New York

January 21, 2012

Answer

Correct fuel pressure cannot be stressed enough. The most common cause or inoperative systems is an inadequate or incorrect fuel pressure.

Power and performance of the engine is in direct relation to the correctness of the fuel system.

There are several fuel delivery systems mentioned in the owner's manual and should be referred to when connecting system.

Whichever fuel delivery system or type of vapor fuel used, the fuel pressure at the demand regulator installed on the engine generator must be between 4 and 6 oz. (7-11 inches of water column). Any lower pressure and the unit will starve for fuel under load. Any higher and the unit will ‘flood’ when attempting to start.

There is some very important LP tank sizing requirements in the owner's manual which needs to be reviewed.

Owner's Manual

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Seriously considering buying the Winco 5500 Watt TriFuel generator for emergency backup. Does this model have overload protection, or is it necessary? Can you damage your generator by overloading it w/ too many watts? Please explain how this works and if it is something I really should consider in buying a generator. Thanks.

Jim

from Utah

January 21, 2011

Answer

Self-excited generators respond to severe overloading differently than the power line. When overloaded, the engine is not able to supply enough power to bring the
electric motor up to operating speed. The generator responds with high initial starting current, but the engine speed drops sharply. The overload may stall the engine. If allowed to operate at very low speeds, the electric motor starting winding will burn out in a short time. The generator winding might also be damaged.

CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
RUNNING THE GENERATOR SET UNDER THESE CONDITIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGING THE GENERATOR STATOR AS WELL AS THE MOTOR WINDING.

It is always best to consider the items you are planning on powering and calculate their starting amperage loads to find out the wattage need at start-up. It is best to size a generator to 80% of its running capacity to help prevent overload, voltage drop and damage to the unit.