Operation; High Altitude Operation; General Operation - BE I2500 Operation Manual

High Altitude Operation

• At high altitude, the standard carburetor air–fuel mixture will be
excessively rich.
• Performance will decrease, and fuel consumption will increase.
• High altitude performance can be improved by installing a smaller
diameter main fuel jet in the carburetor and readjusting the slow tempo
screws.
• If you always operate the generator at altitudes higher than 1,500 m
(4,000 feet) above sea level, have your dealer perform these carburetor
modifications.
• Even with suitable carburetor jetting, engine horsepower will decrease
approximately 3.5% for each 300m (1,000 feet) increase in altitude. The
effect of altitude on the horsepower will be greater than this if no
carburetor modification is made.
Operation of the generator at an altitude lower than the carburetor is
jetted for may result in reduced performance, overheating, and serious
engine damage caused by an excessively lean air/fuel mixture.

general Operation

To prevent electrical shock from faulty appliances , the
generator should be grounded.
• Connect an electric conductor (cable) of at least 1.5mm2 between the
generator's ground terminal and an external ground source.
• Connections for standby power to a building's electrical system must be
made by a qualified electrician and must comply with all applicable laws
and electrical codes. Improper connections can allow electrical current
from the generator to back feed into the utility lines. Such back feed may
electrocute utility power is restored; the generator may explode, burn, or
cause fires in the building's electrical system.
• Do not exceed the current limit specified for any one receptacle
• Do not connect the generator to a household circuit . This could cause
the damage to the generator or to electrical appliances in the house.
• Do not modify or use the generator for other purpose than it is intended
for.
• Do not connect generators in parallel.
• Do not connect an extension to exhaust pipe.

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