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Champion 100136 Operator's Manual

12.5-kw home standby generator
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
MODEL #100136
12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR
ACTIVATE YOUR WARRANTY
SERIAL NO.
by registering your product:
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.
No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or
information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of Champion Power Equipment (CPE).
REV 20250417
Champion Power Equipment, Inc.

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  • Page 1 No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form by any means – graphic, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or information storage and retrieval systems – without the written permission of Champion Power Equipment (CPE).
  • Page 2 – or – Call our Customer Care Team Toll-Free at: 1-877-338-0999 This manual must be used with Champion Power Equipment (CPE) manuals: Installation Manual Transfer Switch Manual * We are always working to improve our products. Therefore, the enclosed product may differ slightly from the image on the cover.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABlE Of CONTENTS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR TABlE Of CONTENTS Operation ............. High Altitude ............Introduction ........... Enclosure and Access ..........

  • Page 4: Introduction

    100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR INTRODUCTION HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Congratulations on your purchase of a Champion Power Equipment This home standby generator is intended exclusively for outdoor installation. This generator will operate using either liquified (CPE) product. CPE designs, builds, and supports all of our products to strict specifications and guidelines.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS DANGER  Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless, poisonous WARNING  gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov fainting or death.

  • Page 6: Installation Hazards

    Inform your electrical provider immediately if a loss of power For service or parts assistance, contact your Champion dealer would cause you or anyone in your household to experience a if repairs are needed.

  • Page 7: Accidental Starting

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Accidental Starting fuel Safety WARNING DANGER   ALWAYS prevent the generator from starting while the covers PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE. are open. The generator may crank and start at any time without notice.

  • Page 8: Burn Hazards

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Entanglement Hazards DANGER  WARNING NEVER allow any flames or smoke near the fuel system.  Wipe up any oil spills immediately. Use extreme caution when near rotating parts. Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories.

  • Page 9: Safety Symbols

    IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY 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 IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR SYMBOL MEANING Sever hazard (rotating blade) Crush hazard (top) Explosion Hazard. Battery gases are explosive. Keep sparks and flames away from the battery compartment.

  • Page 11: Safety Labels And Hang Tags

    E: Update hot surface and flammable symbols to ISO This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.
  • Page 12 STANDBY GENERATOR ON PREMISES. STANDBY GENERATOR ON PREMISES. This artwork belongs to Champion Power Equipment. The contents are confidential and privileged and shall not be disclosed to or used by or for outside parties without the explicit consent of Champion Power Equipment.

  • Page 13: Safety Label And Hang Tag Locations

    SAfETY LABELS AND HANG TAGS 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Safety label and Hang Tag locations The safety labels have specific placement and must be replaced if they are unreadable, damaged or missing. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Technical Support Team for possible replacement.

  • Page 14: General Information

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR GENERAL INfORMATION Component Identification - 12.5-kW Generator 1. Exhaust System 9. Generator ON/OFF 2. Alternator 10. Emergency Shut Off Switch 3. Air Inlet 11. Exterior Fault Code Indicator Light 4. Main Circuit Breaker 12.

  • Page 15: Engine

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Engine 1. Engine Oil Dipstick 2. Air Cleaner 3. Oil Cap 4. Spark Plug (second on opposite side) 5. Oil Filter...

  • Page 16: Control Panel

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Control Panel MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER DISJONCTEUR PRINCIPAL HOUR METER / HOROMÈTRE EXERCISE / EXERCICE INTERRUPTOR DE CIRCUITO PRINCIPAL HORAS DE USO EJERCICIO MARCHE ENCENDIDO MARCHE ARRÊT ENCENDIDO APAGADO ARRÊT APAGADO Manual ARRÊT...
  • Page 17 GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR MAIN CIRCUIT BREAkER GENERATOR ON/Off SWITCH The 52-amp main circuit breaker protects the generator from This generator has ON/OFF switches that when turned off, will circuit overload. The main circuit breaker controls total output of shut down the HSB (if running).
  • Page 18 If battery authorized Service Dealer or contact Champion Customer Service voltage rises above 21.1 volts, the LED will turn off. Battery at 1-877-338-0999.
  • Page 19 HSB shows a fault light again, it’s recommended to perform a Manometer pressure check by an Authorized Champion Dealer or installer. This will make sure the correct amount of fuel is being delivered to the HSB when it starts.

  • Page 20: Fcc Statement

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR ATS CONTROL MODULE NOTICE  The ATS control module contains the TEST/AUTO/OFF switch and This equipment has been tested and found to comply with LEDs that indicate type of power delivery. the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

  • Page 21: Emission Requirements

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Lit to indicate the battery is fully Power charged. Lit to indicate the battery is receiving a Small Bar trickle charge Lit to indicate current output is near Middle Bar 50%. Lit to indicate the charger is operating Large Bar above 50% capacity.

  • Page 22: Specifications

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR Specifications Home Standby Generator Maximum continuous power, LPG 12.5 kW Maximum continuous power, NG 11 kW Rated voltage 120/240 Amps 104/52 LPG (propane), 91.6/45.8 NG (natural gas) Harmonic distortion Less than 5%...

  • Page 23: Fuel System

    GENERAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR fuel System to starter to ground To ground To starter The engine is fitted with a dual master mixer assembly carburetion system, which allows it to run on either NG or LPG. It has been configured at the factory to run on NG.

  • Page 24: Model And Serial Number

    OPERATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR OPERATION Model and Serial Number The model and serial number plate is affixed to the generator Before operating the generator, review SAFETY section above the control panel. Have this information if calling for service starting on page 6.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR MAINTENANCE NOTICE  Before performing maintenance procedures, review SAFETY The recommended oil type for typical use is 0W-40 full section starting on page 6. synthetic oil. However, using the listed conventional oils Ensure that the ATS and Engine Switches are in the OFF position shown in the “Recommended Engine Oil Type”...

  • Page 26: Changing The Engine Oil

    MAINTENANCE 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR 4. Install the dipstick. 7. Position drain hose into drain pan and allow crankcase to empty. 5. Remove the dipstick. The oil level should be at the FULL mark. If necessary, add oil. DO NOT overfill.

  • Page 27: Spark Plug

    Turn engine control module and ATS control module to the OFF position. Have a authorized Champion Dealer inspect the generator 0.022 - 0.028 in. (0.55 - 0.7 mm) and perform any necessary maintenance.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting Hsb

    TROUBLESHOOTING HSB 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING HSB Engine will not crank/turn over HSB set in “OFF” mode. Place the HSB controllers in the AUTO position. Connect the batteries according to owner’s manual, clean and tighten Battery not connected or loose, corroded posts or wires the battery connections Battery(s) not charged or low charge.
  • Page 29 BATTERY(S) NO OR LOW LEVEL CHARGED, BATTERY(S) DEAD, NEEDS REPLACEMENT, THE EXERCISE TIME MUST BE RESET ONCE THE BATTERY(S) HAVE BEEN DISCONNECTED. * *Contact Champion Power Equipment, Technical Service toll free 1-877-338-0999, tech@championpowerequipment.com or your nearest Champion dealer. www.championpowerequipment.com...

  • Page 30: Additional Information

    ADDITIONAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR ADDITIONAL INfORMATION Test and confirm proper operation of the HSB and ATS system as outlined in the appropriate installation and owner’s manuals. Educate the home owner on the location and operation of;...

  • Page 31: Hsb, Ats Model & Serial Reference Ats Back-Up Circuits

    ADDITIONAL INfORMATION 100136 - 12.5-kW HOME STANDBY GENERATOR HSB, ATS Model & Serial Reference ATS Back-up Circuits HSB Model Number HSB Serial Number Fuel Type ATS Model Number ATS Serial Number ATS circuits powered Date Installed Dealer/Installer Address Phone Cell...

  • Page 32: Maintenance And Service Record

    Genuine Champion parts must be used to ensure warranty coverage. Date Hour Meter Service Preformed Record the name, address and phone number of your authorized Champion dealer...

  • Page 33: Year Limited Warranty

    THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY TO THE and testing by Champion Power Equipment or an Authorized FOLLOWING: Champion Home Standby Dealer is found to be defective under – Original installation or start-up costs normal use and service, in accordance with the Warranty Schedule set forth below.

  • Page 34: Contact Information

    THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF PART(S) AS STATED ABOVE. IN NO EVENT SHALL CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE A DIRECT RESULT OF CHAMPION POWER EQUIPMENT’S NEGLIGENCE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to purchaser/owner.

  • Page 35: Your Warranty Rights And Obligations

    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 U.S. EPA and CPE are pleased to explain the Federal Emission Control Systems Warranty on your 2025 small off-road engine and engine powered equipment.

  • Page 36: Emission Control System Warranty

    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. 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 37: To Obtain Warranty Service

    You must take your CPE engine or the product on which it is installed, along with your warranty registration card or other proof of original purchase date, at your expense, to any Champion Power Equipment dealer who is authorized by Champion Power Equipment, Inc. to sell and service that CPE product during his normal business hours.

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