Generac iQ5200
3900 W, dual-fuel
WEN 56455i
Generator · Super Quiet. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The WEN 56455i is a gasoline inverter generator rated at 3500 running watts with 4500 surge watts. It runs on a 212cc engine and a 2.2-gallon fuel tank, with up to 8.5 hours of runtime at half load.
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Running
3500W
Peak / surge
4500W
Fuel
gasoline
Run time @50 %
8.5h
Noise
57dB
Warranty
2yr
Key features
- 212cc engine; 4500 surge watts and 3500 rated watts
- Up to 8.5 hours of runtime at half load on a 2.2-gallon fuel tank
- Keyless electric start with a recoil pull starter as backup
- Fuel shutoff that uses up fuel left in the carburetor before shutting down
- Two 3-prong 120V receptacles, one 120V 30A NEMA TT-30R RV receptacle, one 12V DC receptacle, and two 5V USB ports
- Eco-Mode adjusts fuel consumption as loads are plugged in and unplugged
- Total harmonic distortion under 0.3% at no load and under 1.2% at full load
- Low-oil and low-fuel automatic shutdown and overload protection
What it is for
- Restoring back-up power
- Camping
- RV use
- Tailgating
Specifications
| Running watts | 3500 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 4500 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.
What is in the box
- Spark arrestor
- Onboard wheels and carrying handle
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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 56455i run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 8.5 hours at 50 % load (about 1,750 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 56455i start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 4500 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.