Bohmer-AG i Series User manual

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i Series Inverter Generators
W4500i / W5500i
OPERATION MANUAL
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Contents Language
02 - Contents
03 - Important safety information
04 - Quick start guide W4500i
04 - Parts Diagram
05 - Panel Diagram
06 Before Starting
07 Starting
07 Stopping
08 - Quick start guide W5500i
08 - Parts Diagram
09 - Panel Diagram
10 Before Starting
11 Starting
11 Stopping
11 Battery charging
12 - Checks and maintenance
12 Fuel level
12 Spark plug
13 Air lter
13 Oil change
14 Fuel lter
14 Connection examples
15 Maintenance schedule
16 - Troubleshooting
17 - Specications
18 - CE Declaration of Conformity
19 - Français
37 - Deutsch
55 - Italiano
73 - Español

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Important safety information
• Do not attempt to modify the product In any way.
• Service regularly according to the Maintenance Schedule.
• Only use replacement parts supplied by the manufacturer.
• Only use fresh, clean and good quality fuel in the engine.
• Never operate the engine without oil.
• Never refuel in close proximity to naked ames, sparks or other sources of ignition e.g. cigarettes.
• Do not refuel when the engine it hot or engine is running.
• Wipe up and correctly dispose of any fuel spillage immediately within public guidelines.
• Move away from the refuelling areas before restarting the engine. Store fuel for short periods only in a
suitable container away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Clean the generator thoroughly after each use.
• Regularly check external nuts and xings to ensure vibration caused by normal use has not loosened
them. Remove the spark plug ignition lead (HT Lead) from the back of the spark plug and position the
lead to avoid accidental reconnection.
• Store the machine in a secure dry location out of reach of children.
• Empty the fuel lank before storage.
• Do not use indoors.
• Do not connect to your home electrical circuit.

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Quick start guide W4500i
The following steps describe the quickest method to get your generator up and running, however
it is essential you fully read the manual to ensure you are familiar with the general safety features,
precautions and functions necessary to operate your generator, failure to do so may result in injury,
damage to your generator or personal items.
Parts Diagram
1
2
3
4
5
1. Fuel cap air vent
2. Fuel ller cap
3. Control panel
4. Recoil start handle
5. Handle

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Before use, you must ensure the oil is topped up to the upper limit or the
generator’s safety mechanisms will not allow the engine to start.
6. Economy switch
7. Engine ON / OFF switch
8. DC protector
9. DC terminals
10. Choke lever
11. Earth terminal
12. Fuel ON / OFF dial
13. AC sockets
14. Oil warning light
15. AC on light
16. Overload warning light
AC
OVERLOAD
ON OFF
OFF ON STOP ON
ECON SW
DC
BATTERY
CHARGE
ONLY
12v - + 8A
+
AC~
240V
TO RESET AC
RESTART ENGINE
AC~
240V
TO RESET AC
RESTART ENGINE
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8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
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Panel Diagram

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Before Starting
Add fuel:
1. Place generator on a level surface
2. Open the ller cap
3. Fill with unleaded petrol up to the lter
4. Replace ller cap
Add oil:
Note: the generator will automatically shut down if insufcient oil is detected.
1. Place generator on a level surface
2. Open the oil ller bung
3. Fill with 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil up to the threads
4. Replace oil ller bung
Remove the two bolts
holding the side panel in
place.
Unscrew the oil ller bung
and top up using the
supplied funnel.
Ensure the oil is topped up to
the upper level.

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Starting
Stopping
1. Set the Economy switch to off
2. Open the fuel cap air vent to the ‘ON’ position
3. Turn the fuel dial to ‘ON’
4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’
5. Fully pull out the choke lever
Note: Choke is not required to start a warm engine
6. Pull recoil start handle to start the engine
Note: Grasp the carrying handle rmly to prevent the generator from falling over when
pulling the recoil starter.
1. Turn off any electrical devices
2. Turn the economy switch to ‘OFF’
3. Disconnect any electrical devices
4. Turn the engine switch to ‘OFF’
5. Turn the fuel dial to ‘OFF’
6. Turn the fuel cap air vent to the ‘OFF’ position
OFF ON STOP ON
ECON.SW

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Quick start guide W5500i
The following steps describe the quickest method to get your generator up and running, however
it is essential you fully read the manual to ensure you are familiar with the general safety features,
precautions and functions necessary to operate your generator, failure to do so may result in injury,
damage to your generator or personal items.
Parts Diagram
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1. Fuel ller cap
2. Fuel gauge
3. Recoil start handle
4. Control panel
5. Extendable handle

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6. AC sockets
7. DC protector
8. Low oil warning light
9. AC on light
10. Earth terminal
11. Overload warning light
12. Key ignition barrel
13. Fuel ON / OFF dial
14. Choke lever
15. DC terminal
16. Economy switch
Before use, you must ensure the oil is topped up to the upper limit or the
generator’s safety mechanisms will not allow the engine to start.
Panel Diagram
ON OFF
START
DC
PROTECTOR
AC OVERLOAD
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121314
15
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Before Starting
Add fuel:
1. Place generator on a level surface
2. Open the ller cap
3. Fill with unleaded petrol up to the lter
4. Replace ller cap
Add oil:
Note: the generator will automatically shut down if insufcient oil is detected.
1. Place generator on a level surface
2. Open the oil ller bung
3. Fill with 10W-40 semi-synthetic oil up to the threads
4. Replace oil ller bung
Remove the nut holding the
side panel in place.
Unscrew the oil ller bung
and top up using the
supplied funnel.
Ensure the oil is topped up to
the upper level.

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Starting
Stopping
Battery charging
1. Set the Economy switch to off
2. Turn the fuel dial to ‘ON’
3. Fully pull out the choke lever (choke is not required to start a warm engine)
4. Turn the key to the right in the key ignition barrel to the ‘START’ position.
1. Turn off any electrical devices
2. Turn the economy switch to ‘OFF’
3. Disconnect any electrical devices
4. Turn the key in the ignition barrel to the ‘OFF’ position
5. Turn the fuel dial to ‘OFF’
1. The battery for electric start is located behind the left panel and will
require charging when low. To access, remove the 6 bolts holding the
side panel in place.
2. Disconnect the battery and remove from the generator.
3. With the supplied charging cable, plug in to the DC terminal on the
front panel. Attach the black wire to the negative terminal on the
battery, red to positive.
4. Follow the start up procedure.
OFF ON STOP ON
ECON.SW
STAR
T

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Checks and maintenance
Spark plug
Fuel level
W5500i
W4500i
1. Use the fuel gauge on the top of the generator to check fuel level
2. If low, top up using regular unleaded gasoline
3. Fill to the base of the lter
4. Replace fuel tank cap
Note: If checking after use, allow the unit to cool sufciently before opening fuel cap.
1. Remove spark plug cap and unscrew the spark
plug using the tool.
2. Carefully clean any carbon build-up on the tip.
3. Check the gap using a gauge. The gap should
be between 0.7-0.8mm .
4. Adjust as necessary then reinstall the plug and
cap taking care not to cross-thread the spark
plug.

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Air lter
Oil change
The air lter is installed on the intake system of the engine. It allows clean air to ow into the engine to
provide the correct air/fuel mixture.
To check/clean
1. Open generator side panel
2. Check air lter to ensure it is free of dirt build-up
3. If dirty, remove lter and clean with a solvent cleaning solution
4. Squeeze to remove water and allow to dry
5. Add a few drops of oil
6. Squeeze tight to distribute oil and remove any excess
7. Install air lter and cover
1. Access oil ller as per Quick start guide
2. Undo the oil bung
3. There is a lip to the the spout above an opening
in the chassis.
4. Tip the unit forward to allow oil to drain through
the opening.
5. Add new 10W-40 semi synthetic oil to the
upper limit of oil cap
6. Install oil bung

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Fuel lter
Fuel lter
1. Switch off the fuel tap.
2. Remove sediment cup and ltering mesh.
3. Clean sediment cup and ltering mesh
4. Install sediment cup and ltering mesh.
Type WTypical
Device
Such as
Start Rated Device Start Rated
Incandescent
Lamp
Heating Device
X1 X1 Incandescent
Lamp
Incandescent
Lamp
100W
100VA (W) 100VA (W)
Fluorescent
Lamp X2 X1.5 Fluorescent Lamp
Fluorescent
Lamp
40W
80VA (W) 60VA (W)
Motor home
Device X3-5 X2 Refrigerator Electric Fan
Refrigerator
150W
450-750VA
(W) 300VA (W)

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Maintenance schedule
Component/
Task Every use After rst 5 hours use
First month
or 20 hours
use
Every 3
months or 50
hours use
Every 6
months or
100 hours
use
Every year
or 300 hours
use
Engine oil Check level Replace Replace Replace
Oil leaks Check / repair
as necessary
Air lter Check/
Clean
Clean /
replace as
necessary
Clean /
replace as
necessary
Valve
clearance
Adjust as
necessary
Combustion
chamber
De-coke as
necessary
Idle speed
Check /
adjust as
necessary
Nuts & bolts Check/tighten
as necessary
Fuel tank Check level Check
level Check level Flush and clean
Fuel line Check Check/
clean
Replace as
necessary
Clean and
replace as
necessary
Fuel lter Check Check/
clean
Clean and
replace as
necessary
Clean and
replace as
necessary
Spark plug Check/
clean
Clean and
replace as
necessary
Clean and
replace as
necessary

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Troubleshooting
Issue Probable Cause Solution
Engine will not start
No fuel in the tank Check / refuel as necessary
Not enough engine oil Check and top up as
necessary
No spark Check spark plug. Clean /
replace as necessary
Fuel not reaching
carburettor Clean fuel sediment cup
No electricity being
produced
DC circuit breaker is OFF Check and ensure DC
circuit breaker is ON
Connected appliances
faulty
Check fuses / test other
equipment

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Specications
W4500i W5500i
Max Output 2000 W 3000 W
Rated Output 1700 W 2800 W
Rated AC Voltage 240 V 240 V
Rated DC Voltage 12 V 12 V
Engine Output 3 HP 5.3 HP
Fuel Capacity 4 L 15 L
Oil Capacity 0.6 L 0.6 L
Continuous Runtime 10 Hours 10 Hours
Oil Type 10W30 / 10W40 10W30 / 10W40
Starting Type Recoil Recoil / Electric

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We hereby declare that the machine described below complies with the relevant basic safety and health
requirements of the EU Directives, both in its basic design and construction as well as in the version put
into circulation by us. This declaration shall cease to be valid if the machine is modied without our prior
approval.
The undersigned: Michael S McQuaide
as authorised by: Union Mart Ltd
Declares that
Description: Petrol Generator
Identication code: 6500W
Conforms to the following directives and standards:
• MD 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
• EMC 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
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And Complies with the provisions of the following standards:
EN 61000-6-3:2007+A1:2011+AC:2012, EN 61000-6-1:2007
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Notied body: CNAS – China National Accreditation Service of Conformity Assessment
The technical documentation is kept by: Union Mart Ltd
Date: 22/09/2017
Signed:
CE Declaration of Conformity
Michael S McQuaide
Managing Director
Name and address of the manufacturer:
Union Mart Ltd, Company No. 8384155. Registered address: Unit 4 Mauretania Road,
Nursling Industrial Estate, Southampton, SO16 0YS, United Kingdom.

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Générateurs Inverseurs Série i
FRANÇAIS
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Sommaire
20 Sommaire
21 Consignes de sécurité importantes
22 Guide de démarrage rapide W4500i
22 Schéma des pièces
23 Diagramme des commandes
24 Avant de commencer
25 Démarrage
25 Arrêt
26 Guide de démarrage rapide W5500i
26 Schéma des pièces
27 Diagramme des commandes
28 Avant de commencer
29 Démarrage
29 Arrêt
29 Chargement de la batterie
30 Contrôles et maintenance
30 Niveau de carburant
30 Bougie d’allumage
31 Filtre à air
31 Vidange d’huile
32 Filtre à carburant
32 Exemples de connexion
33 Calendrier de maintenance
34 Dépannage
35 Spécications
36 Déclaration de conformité CE