Champion 12.5 kW Home Standby Generator, Gull-Wing Design with Sound Dampening, Model 100136
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An extended outage is expensive in ways that are easy to underestimate: a freezer full of food, a sump pump that stops while the water table is rising, a furnace that goes cold in January, a home office that cannot work. The Champion 100136 is a permanently installed 12.5-kilowatt standby generator for the homeowner who wants that handled automatically rather than dragging a portable unit out in the rain. It runs on your existing natural gas or propane supply, so it never has to be refueled, and it starts on its own when utility power drops and returns to standby when power comes back.
At 12.5 kW it is sized for whole-home coverage on many houses, or for a generous selected-circuit setup covering heating and air conditioning, refrigeration, sump pump, lighting, security, internet and home office equipment. A licensed electrician sizes the load and installs the automatic transfer switch, which is selected separately for this model.
Built for
- Storm-prone regions. Hurricane, ice storm and derecho territory where outages run days rather than hours.
- Homes with a sump pump or well pump. The equipment where losing power turns into structural damage fast.
- Medical and home-office dependence. Households running refrigerated medication, powered medical equipment or a business that cannot go dark.
- Cold-climate installations. The 24-volt starting system is designed to start in temperatures as low as -22 degrees F without a warming kit.
- Close-set lots. Sound dampening and a low-tone muffler keep operating noise at a residential-friendly level for neighborhoods with tight spacing.
Design and serviceability
The gull-wing enclosure opens wide for full access to the engine and the control panel, which matters on a machine that lives outdoors and gets serviced in place. The Champion Milwaukee Series 717cc OHV commercial V-twin uses a pressurized oiling system with a spin-on automotive-type oil filter, so oil changes are a familiar job rather than a specialty one. The unit sits on an included all-weather composite mounting pad inside an all-weather steel enclosure, and the Champion Auto Control Module manages starting, transfer and weekly self-diagnostic testing.
Specifications
- Model: Champion Power Equipment 100136
- Continuous output: 12.5 kW
- Engine: Champion Milwaukee Series 717cc OHV commercial V-twin
- Fuel: natural gas or propane (LPG) - no refueling required
- Control: Champion Auto Control Module (ACM) with weekly self-diagnostic test
- Starting system: 24-volt, rated to start at temperatures as low as -22 degrees F
- Lubrication: pressurized oiling with spin-on automotive-type oil filter
- Enclosure: all-weather steel with gull-wing access and sound dampening
- Mounting: all-weather composite mounting pad included
- Warranty: 10-year limited warranty
- Transfer switch: selected separately to match the circuits being backed up
Frequently asked questions
Does model 100136 include an automatic transfer switch?
No. The 100136 is the generator unit. The automatic transfer switch is chosen separately so it matches the number of circuits and the amperage your installation requires. Champion offers matched 50-amp and 100-amp outdoor-rated switches.
Does it run on natural gas or propane?
Either. It connects to an existing natural gas line or a propane supply, which is why it never needs to be refueled the way a portable generator does.
How cold can it get and still start?
The 24-volt starting system is designed to start at temperatures as low as -22 degrees F without a warming kit, and the onboard battery charger keeps the battery topped up between outages.
How loud is it?
Sound dampening and a low-tone muffler are built into the enclosure to keep operating noise at a residential-friendly level. Champion rates its comparable 12.5 kW standby units at about 63 dBA, roughly the level of normal conversation.
Do I need an electrician to install it?
Yes. A permanently installed standby generator requires a licensed electrician for the transfer switch and the utility interconnection, and in most jurisdictions a permit and inspection. The electrician also performs the load calculation that confirms 12.5 kW covers what you want to run.
What maintenance does it need?
Routine oil and filter changes using the spin-on automotive-type filter, air filter and spark plug service on the manufacturer schedule, and attention to the weekly self-diagnostic test results. The gull-wing enclosure opens for full access to the engine and control panel.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the brands we carry, with US-based support from people who work with this equipment every day. If you are not sure which model or configuration fits your site, contact us before you order and we will help you match the specification to the job.