Bohmer-AG i5000W User manual

Read this manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference. Failure to do so
may result in injury, property damage and may void the warranty.
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i Series Inverter Generators
i2500W / i5000W
V 2.0

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Contents
2 Contents
3 Important safety information
4 Quick start guide i2500W
4 Parts Diagram
5 Panel Diagram
6 Quick start guide i5000W
6 Parts Diagram
7 Panel Diagram
8 Before Starting
9 Starting
9 Stopping
10 Checks and maintenance
10 Spark plug
10 Air lter
11 Oil change
12 Fuel lter
12 Maintenance schedule
13 Troubleshooting
14 Specications
15 CE Declaration of Conformity

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Important safety information
• Do not attempt to modify the product In any way.
• Service regularly and 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, other sources of ignition
e.g. cigarettes, if the engine is hot or if the engine is still running.
• Do not refuel when the engine it hot or engine is running.
• Wipe up and correctly dispose of any fuel spillage immediately
• 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.
• Empty the fuel tank before storing in a secure dry location out of reach of children.
• Do not use indoors.

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Quick start guide i2500W
Parts Diagram
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1. Handle
2. Fuel ller cap
3. Oil ller bung
4. Recoil starter handle
5. Air lter
6. Control panel
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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.
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Panel Diagram
7. AC outlets
8. Economy switch ON / OFF
9. Power ON / OFF switch
10. Earth terminal
11. Low oil warning light
12. AC power indicator light
13. Overload warning light
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Before use, you must ensure the oil is topped up with
10W-40 semi synthetic to the upper limit or the generator’s
safety mechanisms will not allow the engine to start. UPPER LEVEL
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Quick start guide i5000W
Parts Diagram
1. Fuel ller cap
2. Fuel gauge
3. Recoil start handle
4. Oil bung / ller hole
5. Fuel tap
6. Control panel
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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.
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Panel Diagram
7. Economy switch
8. AC sockets
9. DC terminal
10. Earth terminal
11. DC surge protector light
12. Power ON / OFF switch
13. Low oil warning light
14. AC on light
15. Overload warning light
Before use, you must ensure the oil is topped up with
10W-40 semi synthetic to the upper limit or the generator’s
safety mechanisms will not allow the engine to start. UPPER LEVEL
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UPPER LEVEL
Ensure the oil is topped up
to the upper level.
Add fuel:
1. Open the ller cap
2. Fill with unleaded petrol up to the lter
3. 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
Before Starting
Unscrew the oil ller bung
and top up using the
supplied funnel.

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Stopping
1. Turn off any electrical devices
2. Turn the economy switch to ‘OFF’
3. Disconnect any electrical devices
4. Turn the economy switch and key in the ignition barrel to the ‘OFF’ position
5. Turn the fuel dial to ‘OFF’
1. Set the Economy switch to off
2. Connect your devices:
• AC: Connect device’s plug to 3-pin plug outlet
• DC: Connect your device’s black wire to the black negative terminal, the red wire to
the red positive terminal. The DC output can be used to charge the battery (electric
start models only)
3. Turn the fuel tap to ‘ON’ (A)
4. Set the engine switch to ‘ON’
5. Push the choke lever to the left (closed position) (B)
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.
ON
OFF
OFF ON
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CON.SW
AB
Starting

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Air lter
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
Checks and maintenance
Spark plug
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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Oil change
1. Undo the oil bung
2. Place a pan under the generator
3. Tip the unit forward to allow oil to drain through the ller hole
4. Add new 10W-40 semi synthetic oil to the upper limit of oil cap
5. Install bung

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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
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
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
i2500W i5000W
Max Output 2000 W 3000 W
Rated Output 1800 W 2800 W
Rated AC Voltage 240 V 240 V
Rated DC Voltage 12 V 12 V
Engine Displacement 120 CC 212 CC
Fuel Capacity 10 L 12 L
Oil Capacity 0.6 L 0.6 L
Continuous Runtime 10 Hours 12 Hours
Oil Type 10W30 / 10W40 10W30 / 10W40
Starting Type Recoil Recoil

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Böhmer-AG
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: i-2500w Inverter Generator
i-5000w Inverter Generator
Conforms to the following directives and standards:
• MD 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
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And Complies with the provisions of the following standards:
EN ISO 8528-13:2016, AfPS GS 2014:01 PAK
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Notied body: TÜV Rheinland
The technical documentation is kept by: Union Mart Ltd
Date: 17/09/2018
Signed:
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.
CE Declaration of Conformity