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.
Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions,
specications, description or packaging.
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 Specications
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 insufcient 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.
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OFF ON
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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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