BE Pressure supply BE6800HER User Manual
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Introduction
4 Using the Operators Manual
Product Identification
5 Generator
5 Engine
Safety
6 Safety Rules
6 Hazard Symbols and Meanings
9 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
Generator Components
13 3100W Component Chart
14 6500W Component Chart
15 9000W Component Chart
Preparing the Generator
16 Grounding the Generator
Pre-Operation Checklist
17 Engine Oil
17 Fuel
18 General Recommendations
18 Fuel Type
18 Gasoline/Alcohol Blends
18 Gasoline/Ether Blends
18 Check Component Parts
19 Check Generator Surroundings
Starting the Generator
19 Recoil Start
21 Electric Start
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Operation
22 Using Electric Power
22 AC Application
23 DC Application
23 Connection of Cable
23 Safety Precautions While Charging
24 Wattage Information
25 Spark Arrester
25 How To Remove The Spark Arrester
25 Clean The Spark Arrester Screen
Stopping the Generator
26 Stopping the Generator
26 Oil Sensor
Troubleshooting
27 Troubleshooting Chart
Maintenance
28 Maintenance Schedule
28 Daily Inspection
28 Periodic Maintenance
29 Changing Engine Oil
29 Servicing The Air Cleaner
29 Cleaning and Gapping Spark Plug
29 Cleaning Fuel Strainer
29 Periodic Operation and Inspection
Transporting
30 Transporting
Storage
31 Preparation for Storage
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Attention: Read through the complete
manual prior to the initial use of your
generator.
Using the Operator’s manual
The operating manual is an important part of your generator and should
be read thoroughly before initial use, and referred to often to make sure
adequate safety and service concerns are being addressed.
Reading the owner’s manual thoroughly will help avoid any personal injury
or damage to your machine. By knowing how best to operate this
machine you will be better positioned to show others who may also
operate the unit.
This manual contains information for the complete range of BE
generators, and is placed in order starting from the safety requirements
to the operating functions of your machine. You can refer back to the
manual at any time to help troubleshoot any specific operating functions,
so store it with the machine at all times.
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Record Identification Numbers
Generator
If you need to contact an Authorized Dealer or Customer Service line
(1-866-850-6662) for information on servicing, always provide the
product model and identification numbers.
You will need to locate the model and serial number for the machine and
record the information in the places provided below.
Date of Purchase:
Dealer Name:
Dealer Phone:
Product Identification Numbers
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Engine
Horse Power:
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Save these Instructions
Safety Rules
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used
to alert you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
The safety alert symbol ( ) is used with a signal word (DANGER,
CAUTION, WARNING), a pictorial and/or a safety message to alert you
to hazards.
DANGER indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a hazard which, if not avoided, might result in minor
or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates a situation that could result in equipment damage.
Follow safety messages to avoid or reduce the risk of injury or death.
Hazard Symbols and Meanings
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WARNING
Generator exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a
poisonous gas that can kill you.
You CAN NOT smell or see this gas.
• Use generator outdoors, away from open windows, vents, or doors
that could allow the carbon monoxide gas to come indoors. Keep
generator at least 1 meter (3 feet) away from any structure or building
during use.
• NEVER use a generator indoors, including in homes, garages,
basements, crawl spaces, and other enclosed or partially-enclosed
areas, even with ventilation. Opening doors and windows or using
fans will not prevent carbon monoxide build-up in the home.
• NEVER use a generator in enclosed or partially-enclosed spaces.
Generators can produce high levels of carbon monoxide very quickly.
When you use a portable generator, remember that you cannot smell
or see carbon monoxide. Even if you can’t smell exhaust fumes, you
may still be exposed to carbon monoxide.
• NEVER operate the generator in an explosive atmosphere, near
combustible materials or where ventilation is not sufficient to carry
away exhaust fumes. Exhaust fumes can cause serious injury or death.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using a generator, get
to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. DO NOT DELAY. The carbon monoxide
from generators can rapidly lead to full incapacitation and death.
• If you experience serious symptoms, get medical attention
immediately. Inform medical staff that carbon monoxide poisoning
is suspected. If you experienced symptoms while indoors, have
someone call the fire department to determine when it is safe to
re-enter the building.
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WARNING
Fuel and its vapors are extremely flammable and
explosive.
Fire or explosion can cause severe burns or death.
When Adding or Draining Fuel
• Observe all safety regulations for the safe handling of fuel. Handle
fuel in safety containers. If the container does not have a spout, use
a funnel.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank, leave room for the fuel to expand.
• Do not refill fuel tank while the engine is running. Before refueling the
generator, turn it off and let it cool down. Gasoline spilled on hot
engine parts could ignite.
• Fill the tank only on an area of bare ground. While fueling the tank,
keep heat, sparks and open flame away. Carefully clean up any spilled
fuel before starting engine.
• Always fill fuel tank in an area with plenty of ventilation to avoid
inhaling dangerous fumes.
• NEVER store fuel for your generator in the home. Gasoline, propane,
kerosene, and other flammable liquids should be stored outside of
living areas in properly-labeled, non-glass safety containers. Do not
store them near a fuel-burning appliance, such as a natural gas water
heater in a garage. If the fuel is spilled or the container is not sealed
properly, invisible vapors from the fuel can travel along the ground and
can be ignited by the appliance’s pilot light or by arcs from electric
switches in the appliance.
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Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter Protection
These generators are equipped with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) 120V duplex receptacles for protection against the hazards
of electrical shock from defective attachments such as, tools, cords,
and cables.
WARNING
The GFCI may not function unless the generator is properly
grounded. Follow the correct procedure specified in the section
labeled “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”.
These generators are equipped with a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) 120V duplex receptacles for protection against the hazards
of electrical shock from defective attachments such as, tools, cords,
and cables.
A GFCI is a device that interrupts electricity from either the utility or
generator by means of a special type of circuit breaker if a fault current
flow to the ground occurs.
A GFCI can be used only with generators that have the neutral wire
internally bonded to the frame, and the frame properly grounded to the
earth. A GFCI will not work on generators that do not have the neutral
wire bonded to the frame, or on generators which have not been properly
grounded. All BE generators have internally bonded ground wires. A
GFCI will not work if the unit is not properly grounded.
For additional protections against shock hazards due to defective
equipment attached to the twist-lock receptacles, consider the use of
a GFCI on each of these receptacles as well.
GFCI and GFCI protected cord sets and cables may be purchased from
local electrical supply houses.
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This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electrocution. Check
with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the unit is properly grounded.
This generator is equipped with a grounding terminal for your
protection. Always complete the ground path from the generator to an
external ground source as instructed in the section labeled “Grounding
Instructions” in the Preparation section of this manual.
The generator is a potential source of electrical shock if not kept dry.
Keep the generator dry and do not use in rain or wet conditions. To
protect from moisture, operate it on a dry surface under an open,
canopy-like structure. Dry your hands if wet before touching the
generator.
Plug appliances directly into the generator. Or, use a heavy duty,
outdoor-rated extension cord that is rated (in watts or amps) at least
equal to the sum of the connected appliance loads. Check that the
entire cord is free of cuts or tears and that the plug has all three
prongs,especially a grounding pin.
NEVER try to power the house wiring by plugging the generator into
a wall outlet, a practice known as “back feeding”. This is an extremely
dangerous practice that presents an electrocution risk to utility workers
and neighbors served by the same utility transformer. It also bypasses
some of the built-in household circuit protection devices.
If you must connect the generator to the house wiring to power
appliances, have a qualified electrician install the appropriate
equipment in accordance with local electrical codes. Or, check with
your utility company to see if it can install an appropriate power transfer
switch.
For power outages, permanently installed stationary generators are
better suited for providing backup power to the home. Even a properly
connected portable generator can become overloaded. This may result
in overheating or stressing the generator components, possibly leading
to a generator failure.
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