Champion 12000 Watt Generator Tri Fuel Electric Start with CO Shield

Champion 12000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator with CO Shield

12000 Running Watts     15000 Starting Watts     CO Shield     Tri-Fuel Runs on Gas, LP, NG

EPA Emissions. Not for Sale in California.

Enjoy exceptional power and fuel choice flexibility with the Champion 12000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator. Runs on Natural Gas, Propane*, and Gasoline. Includes LP Regulator Hose and Natural Gas hose kit for connection to your home's natural gas supply. Electric Start makes startup a breeze. Choose your fuel and press the starter button. 

Champion 201161 Tri Fuel Power Capacity

*Starting Watts or Max Watts is an extra boost of power for a few seconds that starts electric motors.

EPA Certified     Meets ANSI/PGMA G300-2018 Requirements

Intelligauge 5-Mode Digital Display Monitors voltage, frequency, run time, total run time, and power output.

Tri Fuel Generator 12000 Watt Circuit-Breaker Protected Outlets

12000 Watt Generator Engine

Powered by a Champion 717cc V-Twin OHV engine, the 12000 watt generator has plenty of power for home backup or job site power. It runs on regular gasoline, propane*, and natural gas. The Multi-Fuel Engine’s low-oil sensor automatically detects low oil and shuts down to prevent engine damage. Electric start and cold start technology simplify startup, especially in cold weather. Uses 5W-30 Oil (included).

The engine operates at 78 dBA measured at 23 feet.

In the Champion 12000 Box

• Champion 12000 Tri-Fuel Generator with CO Shield
• Engine Oil
• Oil Funnel
• Propane Hose with Regulator
• Natural Gas Hose with NPT Adapter
• USB Adapter
• Wheel Kit
• Battery

Champion backs the 4000 Watt Tri Fuel Generator with a 3-Year Limited Warranty for Residential/Consumer Use.

CO Shield Carbon Monoxide Automatic Shutdown

This generator comes equipped with CO Shield, a carbon monoxide sensor that shuts the generator down when it detects Carbon Monoxide.

The Champion 12000 Watt Tri Fuel generator is for outdoor use only, positioned away from homes and other buildings, with the exhaust pointed away from any persons or buildings.

Carbon Monoxide (CO) is an odorless, invisible gas produced by internal combustion engines and any device that burns a fuel to produce heat or energy. The CO Shield shutdown feature adds an extra measure of safety to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning caused by misuse.

The Champion Generator Owner Manual explicitly states that the generator is only for use outdoors. Keep the generator at least 20-feet away from any windows, doors, vents, or other openings with the exhaust pointed away from buildings and preferably downwind.

According to the Champion Owner Manual and Website, this generator May NOT run indoors. All homes should have a working, up to date, carbon monoxide detector on each level of the home.

Read the Owner Manual Before Use. 

What Can a 12000 Watt Generator Run?

The 12000 Watt Champion Generator can run any load or combination of loads that does not exceed the continuous load rating of 12000 Watts for gasoline, 11000 watts for propane, or 10000 watts for natural gas. The load with the highest starting watts must not exceed the generator maximum surge or running watts capacity by itself or while supporting other loads. 

For example, if a Central AC Unit Requires 7000 Running Watts and 14000 Starting Watts, the Champion 12000 Watt Generator could run AC unit, but not much else because the generator maximum starting power is 15000 Watts. Any load greater than 1000 watts would exceed the generator maximum whenever the AC unit starts. Use of a soft starter on the AC Unit could alleviate this restriction and allow you to add more loads. In all cases, compare the generator capacity to the total load taken from the appliance documentation or nameplate.

*Propane Tank Not Included