Generac iQ5200
3900 W, dual-fuel
WEN DF680iX
Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The WEN DF680iX is a dual-fuel portable inverter generator with 5100 rated watts and 6800 surge watts on gasoline, and 4500 rated watts and 6000 surge watts on propane. It has a 224cc engine, 120V/240V outlets, and a 2.9-gallon fuel tank. A WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor turns the generator off automatically if dangerous carbon monoxide levels are detected.
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Running
5100W
Peak / surge
6800W
Fuel
dual-fuel
Run time @50 %
6.1h
CO shutoff
Yes
Warranty
3yr
Key features
- 224cc dual-fuel engine: gasoline gives 6800 surge watts and 5100 rated watts; propane gives 6000 surge watts and 4500 rated watts
- Keyless electric start with a recoil starter as backup
- Fuel shutoff uses up fuel remaining in the carburetor before the unit shuts down
- 2.9-gallon tank provides up to 6.1 hours at half load (9 hours at half load on a 20-pound LPG tank)
- Eco-mode switch adjusts fuel consumption as items are plugged in and unplugged
- Parallel operation with two 240V WEN inverter generators using a WEN 240V Parallel Connection Kit (sold separately)
- Total harmonic distortion under 0.3% at no load and under 1.2% at full load
- Automatic shutdown on low oil and low fuel, plus built-in overload protection
What it is for
- backup power
- RV
- camping
- electric vehicle backup
Specifications
| Running watts | 5100 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 6800 W |
| Fuel | dual-fuel |
| Tank | 10.98 L (2.9 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 6.1 h |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| AC output voltage | 120V/240V |
| Warranty | 3 years |
From the WEN page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
What is in the box
- Onboard wheels
- Telescoping pull handle
- One L14-30R 120V/240V receptacle
- Two three-prong 120V receptacles
- One TT-30R RV receptacle
- One 12V DC receptacle
- Two 5V USB ports
- Voltage selector switch
- Tool-free LPG quick-connector
- Six-foot-long LPG regulator hose
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WEN DF680iX 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 21 →
- Wiring diagram, manual page 35 →
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 DF680iX run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 6.1 hours at 50 % load (about 2,550 W) on a 2.9-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the WEN DF680iX start a sump pump or well pump?
Starting surge matters more than running watts: this unit is rated 6800 W peak. That covers a typical 1/2 HP sump pump (about 2150 W to start). Use the calculator with your exact pump.