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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #201243
5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER
GENERATOR
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE
at championpowerequipment.com
or visit championpowerequipment.com
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do
so could result in serious injury. This manual should remain with the product.
Specifications, descriptions and illustrations in this manual are as accurate as known at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.
This product meets the requirements of the PGMA (Portable Generator Manufacturers' Association) standard ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 (Safety and Performance of
Portable Generators).
Covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patent Numbers: 10,641,187, 10,862,414 and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
EN
3953-M-OP REV 20230215
Champion Power Equipment, Inc., Santa Fe Springs, CA USA

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL MODEL #201243 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE at championpowerequipment.com or visit championpowerequipment.com SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety precautions which should be read and understood before operating the product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
  • Page 2 CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY: THE BIG PICTURE As the only safe way to use a portable generator, taking your generator outside is absolutely mandatory to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide. But there’s even more you can do. By educating yourself about all carbon monoxide risks, you’ll be better prepared to protect CARBON MONOXIDE K ILLS your family from this colorless, oderless threat.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR TAbLE OF CONTENTS Maintenance ..........Cleaning the Generator .......... Introduction ........... Changing the Engine Oil .........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR INTRODUCTION SAFETY DEFINITIONS Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and their explanations, (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER  Operate equipment with guards in place. DANGER  Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can odorless, poisonous gas.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR WARNING CAUTION   Spark from removed spark plug wire can result in fire or Start the generator and allow the engine to stabilize before electrical shock. connecting electrical loads.

  • Page 7: Fuel Safety

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Fuel Safety DO NOT pump gasoline directly into the generator at the gas station. Always use an approved container to transfer the fuel to the generator. DANGER  DO NOT overfill the gasoline tank.

  • Page 8: Safety And Dataplate Labels

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Safety and Dataplate Labels These labels warn you of potential hazards that can cause serious injury. Read them carefully. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Safety Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 10: Operation Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Operation Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 11: Quick Start Label Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Quick Start Label Symbols Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to more safely operate the product.

  • Page 12: Controls And Features

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR CONTROLS AND FEATURES Read this operator’s manual before operating your generator. Familiarize yourself with the location and function of the controls and features. Save this manual for future reference. Generator 1.

  • Page 13: Control Panel

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Control Panel 1. Intelligauge with Power Meter – See Intelligauge with RECEPTACLES Power Meter section. 12V DC, 8A (Regulated Automotive) 2. EZ Start Dial – Used to stop the generator and control the May be used to supply electrical power for fuel supply and choke.

  • Page 14: Intelligauge With Power Meter And Co Shield

    CONTROLS AND FEATURES 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Intelligauge with Power Meter and CO Shield ® Five mode digital meter for displaying voltage, frequency, session run time, total run time and power output. A. LED Light B. AC Overload Reset Button – Used to re-energize receptacles after overload fault.

  • Page 15: Industry Canada: Can Ices-002/Nmb-002

    Controls anD Features 201243 - 5500W Dual Fuel Inverter Generator Industry Canada: Can ICes-002/nMB-002 This device complies with Industry Canada license - exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    ASSEMbLY 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR ASSEMbLY Add Engine Oil Your generator requires some assembly. It must be properly WARNING  serviced with fuel and oil before operation. DO NOT attempt to crank or start the engine before it has been If you have any questions regarding the assembly of your properly filled with the recommended type and amount of oil.

  • Page 17: Add Fuel: Gasoline

    ASSEMbLY 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR 4. Using a funnel, add up to 20.3 fl. oz. (600 ml) of oil (included). NOTICE  DO NOT OVERFILL. Replace oil fill cap/dipstick and secure maintenance cover. Synthetic oil may be used after the 5 hour initial break-in period.

  • Page 18: Add Fuel: Propane (Lpg)

    ASSEMbLY 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Add Fuel: Propane (LPG) CAUTION  DANGER Use unleaded gasoline with a minimum octane rating of 87  and an ethanol content of 10% or less by volume. NEVER place the LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) connector hose DO NOT light cigarettes or smoke when filling the tank.

  • Page 19: Grounding

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Grounding NOTICE  Your generator must be properly connected to an appropriate – The LPG hose included with this unit works with standard ground to help prevent electric shock. 20 and 30 pound LPG tanks.
  • Page 20 OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR NOTICE  This blinking LED light does not indicate CO Shield is working, ® as CO Shield is working at all times when the generator ® is running. Also, the LED light will not blink (10) times if the...

  • Page 21: Generator Location

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Generator Location WARNING  WARNING Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  Keep all objects a minimum of 5 feet (1.5m) away from the NEVER operate the generator inside any building, garage, generator at all times.

  • Page 22: Starting The Engine: Propane (Lpg)

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR 4. Pull the recoil cord slowly until resistance is felt and then pull NOTICE  rapidly. If the engine starts but does not continue to run make certain that the generator is on a flat, level surface. The engine is equipped with a low oil sensor that will prevent the engine from running when the oil level falls below a critical threshold.

  • Page 23: Connecting Electrical Loads

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR 6. Move the choke to the “PROPANE RUN” position. NOTICE  Accumulation of frost on LPG cylinder and regulators is common during operation and normally is not an indication of a problem. As LPG vaporizes and travels from the cylinder to the generator engine it expands.

  • Page 24: Do Not Overload Generator

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR WARNING  Always remember to plug your appliances directly into the generator and do not plug the generator power cord into any electrical outlet or connect to the circuit breaker panel in your home.

  • Page 25: Fuel Fill Assist Led

    OPERATION 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Fuel Fill Assist LED CAUTION  NOTICE For periods of high electrical load or momentary fluctuations,  the Eco Mode should be off. The Fuel Fill Assist LED runs off on its own 9V battery and does not require the generator to be on to illuminate.

  • Page 26: Parallel Operation

    Parallel Operation 4b. Turn the EZ Start dial to the “OFF” position. The Champion model 201243 is parallel ready and can be operated in parallel with another Champion unit to increase the total available electrical power. A Champion parallel kit (optional equipment) is required for parallel operation.

  • Page 27: Operation At High Altitude

    MAINTENANCE 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR MAINTENANCE Make certain that the generator is kept clean and stored properly. Only operate the unit on a flat, level surface in a clean, dry operating environment. DO NOT expose the unit to extreme conditions, excessive dust, dirt, moisture or corrosive vapors.

  • Page 28: Changing The Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Changing the Engine Oil Cleaning and Adjusting the Spark Plug Change oil when the engine is warm. Refer to the oil specification 1. Turn the maintenance cover fasteners to the unlocked to select the proper grade for your operating environment.

  • Page 29: Cleaning The Spark Arrestor

    MAINTENANCE 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR 2. Locate the air filter plastic cover and remove by rotating the 6. Position the spark arrestor and cover plate on the muffler and fastener counterclockwise and pull the cover off. attach with the screws removed in step 2.

  • Page 30: Maintenance Schedule

    STORAGE 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR STORAGE Maintenance Schedule Follow the service intervals indicated in the following maintenance WARNING  schedule. Service your generator more frequently when operating in adverse To avoid accidental or unintended ignition of your generator conditions.

  • Page 31: Long Term Storage (More Than 1 Year)

    STORAGE 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR LPG Storage 7. After the engine stops, turn the EZ Start dial to the “STOP” position. Always disconnect the LPG hose from the generator and shut off 8. After fuel has run out and the engine has stopped, allow the the LPG tank for proper storage.

  • Page 32: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR SPECIFICATIONS Oil Specifications DO NOT OVERFILL. Generator Specifications Type ..........*See following chart Generator Model ......... ..

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    TROUbLESHOOTING 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR TROUbLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution No fuel. Add fuel. Faulty spark plug. Clean and adjust spark plug or replace. Fill crankcase to the proper level. Low oil level. Place generator on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 34 TROUbLESHOOTING 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Problem Cause Solution Move generator to an open, outdoor area. Point exhaust away from people and buildings. Move to fresh air and get medical help if sick, dizzy, or weak. Make sure there are no objects creating obstructions within 5 feet of the generator.
  • Page 35 TROUbLESHOOTING 201243 - 5500W DUAL FUEL INVERTER GENERATOR Problem Cause Solution Turn the propane valve to the CLOSED position on Engine will not stop. Propane valve is still open. the tank. Review load and adjust. See “Connecting Overload. Electrical Loads.”...
  • Page 36 WARRANTY* Other Exclusions This warranty excludes: CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT – Cosmetic defects such as paint, decals, etc. 3 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY – Wear items such as filter elements, o-rings, etc. Warranty Qualifications – Accessory parts such as starting batteries, and storage To register your product for warranty and FREE lifetime call center covers.
  • Page 37 CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT, INC. (CPE) AND THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY (U.S. EPA) EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY Your Champion Power Equipment (CPE) engine complies with U.S. EPA emission regulations. YOUR WARRANTY RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS: The US EPA AND CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2023 small off-road engine (SORE) and engine powered equipment.
  • Page 38 EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARRANTY The following are specific provisions relative to your Emission Control System (ECS) Warranty Coverage. 1. APPLICABILITY: This warranty shall apply to 1997 and later model year small off-road engines (SORE). The ECS Warranty Period shall begin on the date the new engine or equipment is delivered to its original, end-use purchaser, and shall continue for 24 consecutive months thereafter.
  • Page 39 EMISSION-RELATED PARTS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (using those portions of the list applicable to the engine) Systems covered by this Parts Description warranty Fuel Metering System Fuel regulator, Carburetor and internal parts Air Induction System Air cleaner, Intake manifold Ignition System Spark plug and parts, Magneto ignition system Exhaust System Exhaust manifold, catalytic converter...

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