Champion 8.5 kW Air-Cooled Home Standby Generator with 50A ATS
8 in stock
$3,399.00
8 in stock
8 in stock
Standard Shipping (1–3 business days)
GTIN: 850878006730
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Description
🛠 Professional Installation Required
This standby generator must be installed by a licensed electrician and certified gas technician in compliance with local codes (NEC, IFGC). A permit and inspection may be required in your jurisdiction.
🔧 Free Professional Assembly Available — Available in most areas across the contiguous U.S., subject to local contractor availability. Contact us before ordering to confirm availability in your ZIP code.
↩ 90-Day Free Returns — no restocking fees, no hassle. See our Refund & Returns Policy.
🚚 Free Standard Shipping on all U.S. orders. See our Shipping Policy.
The Champion Power Equipment 8.5 kW Home Standby Generator delivers always-on backup for the essentials — refrigerator, freezer, well pump, sump pump, lights, internet and a select set of outlets — without forcing you to babysit a portable unit during a storm. The system auto-detects utility outages and brings the home back online within seconds, then transfers cleanly back to grid power once it is restored.
Output is 8.5 kW running on liquid propane and 7.5 kW on natural gas, so you can pick the fuel that matches your home’s setup. The bundled 50 A NEMA 3R outdoor-rated automatic transfer switch handles up to 10 essential circuits, more than enough to keep food cold, the basement dry and the family connected during a multi-day outage.
Champion’s air-cooled OHV V-twin engine is paired with full-pressure lubrication and a corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure, so the unit holds up to coastal and high-humidity climates. A built-in cold-weather kit and quiet test mode at low RPM round out a generator engineered to be installed and forgotten.
Backed by a 10-year limited warranty and Champion’s nationwide service network, this is a strong value choice for homeowners stepping up from portables to a permanent backup solution.
Key Specifications
- Output: 8.5 kW (LP) / 7.5 kW (NG)
- Engine: Champion air-cooled V-twin OHV
- Transfer switch: 50 A NEMA 3R, up to 10 circuits, included
- Enclosure: corrosion-resistant aluminum
- Warranty: 10-year limited
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
- Processing: 1–2 business days for in-stock orders.
- Delivery: 3–10 business days via UPS, FedEx, or freight (large items). Tracking emailed automatically.
- Returns: 30 days from delivery on unused, unregistered items in original packaging. See our Returns Policy.
- Warranty: Backed by the full manufacturer warranty — claims are handled directly by the brand.
- Damage in transit: Inspect at delivery and report damage within 48 hours. We will arrange a replacement or refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
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This product can expose you to chemicals including engine exhaust, lead, and lead compounds, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. For more information visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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