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Westinghouse iGen8200TFc Tri Fuel Inverter Generator

Home backup on natural gas or propane through a 50A inlet

A 298cc tri fuel inverter rated 6,600 running watts on gasoline, 5,940 on propane and 5,280 on natural gas, with a 14-50R, a TT-30R and a GFCI duplex, remote and push-button start, and a CO shutoff. It weighs 134.5 pounds. The natural gas hose and parallel cord are extra, and the maker marks it not CARB compliant.

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Published specifications

  • Gas 8,200 / 6,600 W; propane 7,380 / 5,940 W; NG 6,560 / 5,280 W
  • Outlets: 5-20R GFCI duplex, 14-50R, TT-30R; no L14-30R
  • 17 h gasoline at 25% on 3.9 gal; 9.8 h propane at 25%
  • 134.5 lb dry; remote, push button and recoil start
  • Natural gas hose, adapter and parallel cord sold separately
  • 3-yr limited: 1 yr parts and labor, yrs 2-3 parts only

Fit and limits

Strengths

  • Runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas with published ratings for each
  • 14-50R for a home inlet plus a TT-30R RV outlet
  • Remote, push-button and recoil starting with a CO shutoff

Caveats

  • Natural gas hose and adapter must be bought separately
  • Maker spec table contradicts itself on the TT-30R voltage and RV readiness
  • Marked not CARB compliant; labor covered only in year one

A 298cc tri fuel inverter with remote start and a CO sensor

The iGen8200TFc is Westinghouse's 8,200-watt peak inverter generator that runs on gasoline, propane or natural gas. Amazon's model field, the maker page and the manual cover all name iGen8200TFc, and the UPC matches; the maker lists part number 8227. It uses a 298cc four-stroke OHV engine, a 3.9-gallon gasoline tank and a THD rating of 3 percent or less.

The manual says it arrives assembled, with a battery whose quick-connect plug you join before first start. Its included list names a regulator, a battery charger, a bottle of 10W-30 oil, a funnel and a spark plug wrench; the product page's accessory list also names a remote and a propane regulator and hose. A natural gas hose and quick-connect adapter are not included and must be ordered separately.

Running watts drop on each alternative fuel

Westinghouse rates it at 8,200 peak and 6,600 running watts on gasoline, 7,380 peak and 5,940 running on propane, and 6,560 peak and 5,280 running on natural gas. The manual and product page agree. If you plan to run on natural gas, size your loads against 5,280 running watts, about 20 percent less than the gasoline figure in the listing title.

The maker's runtimes are up to 17 hours at 25 percent load on the 3.9-gallon gasoline tank and 9.8 hours at 25 percent on propane, with no propane tank size given. The manual warns output falls about 3.5 percent per 1,000 feet of altitude and that operation above 5,000 feet needs a high altitude kit, with a separate kit listed for propane and natural gas.

Outlets: a 14-50R, a TT-30R and a GFCI duplex

The product page lists one 120V 5-20R GFCI duplex, one 120/240V 14-50R and one TT-30R 30-amp RV outlet, and calls the 14-50R transfer switch or interlock kit ready. There is no L14-30R. The spec table labels the TT-30R as 120/240V and marks RV ready as no, while the manual and the page's own bullets describe it as a 120V, 30-amp RV receptacle. Treat it as the 120V outlet the manual describes.

The spec table gives the grounding system as bonded neutral. The warranty excludes prime power use, meaning use as the main or continuous source of power where utility power is unavailable or not used, so this is a backup unit rather than an off-grid supply.

Weight, starting, parallel use and Eco Mode

The maker and Amazon both list a dry weight of 134.5 pounds and dimensions of 27 by 20.9 by 21.7 inches. The manual says to get help lifting it, never lift by the handle, and only use the fixed handle for tie-downs in transport. Starting is by remote key fob, push button or recoil with an automatic choke. Noise is given as around 60 dBA at 25 percent load, with no measurement distance.

Parallel operation needs parallel cord part 507096, sold separately, and the manual says not to use Eco Mode in parallel. Eco Mode should be off for large surge loads such as air conditioners or pumps. The data center shows maintenance codes for oil, air filter and fuel filter service as hours accumulate.

Placement, CO sensor and emissions label

The manual requires at least five feet of clearance from all combustible material, a flat level surface, and outdoor use far from windows, doors and vents. It specifically says not to run it in the back of an SUV, camper, trailer or truck bed, under stairs, or next to walls or buildings. The CO sensor shuts the engine down if CO accumulates and does not replace indoor CO alarms.

The maker's spec table marks the iGen8200TFc as not CARB compliant, so California buyers should confirm eligibility with Westinghouse before ordering. The manual asks for unleaded gasoline of 87 to 93 octane with no more than 10 percent ethanol, and says E15 and E85 damage is not covered by warranty.

Oil, break-in and the warranty's labor limit

Oil capacity is 22 ounces, about 0.65 liters, of 10W-30, and a bottle is included. For break-in, stay under half the rated running watts for the first five hours and do not use full synthetic oil until the first scheduled change. The manual's schedule adds monthly oil changes under heavy load or in high temperatures, and recommends valve adjustment at an approved service center, not covered by warranty.

The warranty is three years for the original purchaser with proof of purchase: parts and labor for one year and replacement parts only for years two and three under consumer use, with one year listed for commercial use on the maker page. The owner pays transport to and from a service provider, the starting battery is excluded, and third-party parts or repair shops do not void it.

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Primary sources

  1. Westinghouse product page and specifications for the iGen8200TFc
  2. Westinghouse iGen8200TFc user manual
  3. Westinghouse three-year limited warranty for portable generators and inverters

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