Generac iQ5200
3900 W, dual-fuel
WEN 56380i
Generator · Super Quiet Inverter Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The WEN 56380i is a gasoline inverter generator rated at 3400 running watts and 3800 surge watts, powered by a 212cc 4-stroke OHV engine. It produces power with total harmonic distortion under 1.2 percent at full load, which the manufacturer says is safe for laptops, cellphones, monitors and tablets. Its 2.2-gallon tank provides over 8.5 hours of run time at half load.
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Running
3400W
Peak / surge
3800W
Fuel
gasoline
Run time @50 %
8.5h
Noise
57dB
Warranty
2yr
Key features
- Two 3-prong 120V receptacles, one 120V 30A NEMA TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, and two 5V USB ports
- 2.2-gallon fuel tank with up to 8.5 hours of runtime at half load
- Fuel shutoff uses up the fuel remaining in the carburetor before the unit shuts down
- Total harmonic distortion under 0.3 percent at no load and under 1.2 percent at full load
- Eco-Mode switch adjusts engine fuel consumption to the connected load
- Parallel operation with two units using the WEN GNA50i 50-Amp 6000-Watt Parallel Connection Kit (sold separately)
- Low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown, indicator lights, and overload protection
- Operates at 57 decibels at quarter load; includes a spark arrestor
What it is for
- Back-up power
- Camping
- Hunting
- Tailgating
Specifications
| Running watts | 3400 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 3800 W |
| Fuel | gasoline |
| Tank | 8.3 L (2.2 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 8.5 h |
| Noise | 57 dB |
| AC output voltage | 120V |
| Warranty | 2 years |
From the WEN page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
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WEN 56380i comparisons
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Connection and wiring
Follow the diagrams in the WEN manual. Connecting to a home panel needs a transfer switch or interlock and a licensed electrician.
- Parallel connection, manual page 2 →
- Parallel connection, manual page 11 →
- Parallel connection, manual page 25 →
Error codes and troubleshooting
We found no error-code table in this manual. Its troubleshooting section is the reference.
FAQ
How long does the WEN 56380i run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 8.5 hours at 50 % load (about 1,700 W) on a 2.2-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the WEN 56380i start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 3800 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.