Generac iQ5200
3900 W, dual-fuel
WEN DG4500iX
Generator · WEN 4500-Watt RV and Transfer-Switch Ready Dual Fuel Open Frame Inverter Generator. Specs from the manufacturer page (checked ).
The WEN DG4500iX is a dual-fuel open-frame inverter generator with a 224cc engine, rated at 3650 W on gasoline and 3285 W on propane, with 4500 W surge output. It has two 120V NEMA 5-20R outlets, two 5V USB ports, a 120V NEMA L5-30R twist lock receptacle, and a 120V TT-30R RV receptacle. Its 4-gallon gas tank provides up to 12 hours of half-load run time.
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Running
3650W
Peak / surge
4500W
Fuel
dual-fuel
Run time @50 %
12h
CO shutoff
Yes
Warranty
3yr
Key features
- Rated 3650 W on gasoline or 3285 W on propane, with 4500 W surge on either fuel
- Two 120V NEMA 5-20R receptacles, two 5V USB ports, one 120V NEMA L5-30R twist lock receptacle, and one 120V TT-30R receptacle
- WEN Watchdog CO Shutdown Sensor turns the generator off automatically if dangerous carbon monoxide levels are detected
- 4-gallon gas tank provides up to 12 hours of half-load run time; a 20-pound LPG tank gives the same half-load runtime
- Electric start with a recoil pull starter as backup
- Total harmonic distortion under 0.5% at no load and under 1% at full load
- Eco-mode switch adjusts fuel consumption as items are plugged in and unplugged
- Panel data meter monitors voltage, frequency, total runtime, and session runtime; low-oil shutdown and overload protection included
What it is for
- RV use
- Backup power during power outages and natural disasters
Specifications
| Running watts | 3650 W |
|---|---|
| Peak / surge | 4500 W |
| Fuel | dual-fuel |
| Tank | 15.1 L (4.0 gal) |
| Run time at 50 % load | 12 h |
| CO shutoff | Yes |
| AC output voltage | 120V |
| Warranty | 3 years |
From the WEN page. Values the manufacturer does not publish are left out.
What is in the box
- Wheel and handle kit
- Recoil pull starter (backup)
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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 26 →
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 DG4500iX run on a tank?
The maker rates it at 12 hours at 50 % load (about 1,825 W) on a 4.0-gal tank. A light load such as a refrigerator and lights runs longer; a full load runs shorter.
Can the WEN DG4500iX 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.