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BE BE12500T User manual

  • Hello! I've analyzed the user manual for the BE Power Equipment BE12500T Power Generator and am ready to assist you. This manual covers crucial details such as setup, safety measures, operation, and maintenance. The generator supports multiple fuel options, has both recoil and electric start, a carbon monoxide alarm and an ECO mode. Feel free to ask any questions about the device.
  • What fuel types can the BE12500T generator use?
    What does the carbon monoxide alarm do?
    What is the purpose of the ECO mode?
    What should I check before starting the generator?
OPERATORS
MANUAL
BE12500T
OCTOBER 2023
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS

SET-UP
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OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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WARRANTY
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CAUTION, WARNING
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CAUTION
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 
 
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 
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• 

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• 
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• 
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



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SAFETY OVERVIEW
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SAFETY OVERVIEW
DANGER 

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• 

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• 
• 
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• 
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• 
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• 
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• 
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• 
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• 
• 





• 


• 


• 

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1: Fuel Tank Cap 
2: Fuel Tank
3: Control Panel 
4: Magnetic Oil Dipstick 

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5: Generator Frame 

6: Wheels
7: Fuel Primer 


8: Fuel Valve 
9: Air Filter 
10: Recoil Handle 
11: Handle 
12: Battery 
13: LPG/NG Inlet 

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ASSEMBLY - PARTS
  

 2

32 CM 2
 2

 2

 2
 2
 
2
 
 
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ASSEMBLY
SUPPORT FOOT INSTALLATION
WHEEL INSTALLATION
HANDLE INSTALLATION



















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
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
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CONTROL PANEL - BE12500T
1: Light Switch 
2: LED Light
3: Engine Switch 
4: Low Oil Indicator 
5: Carbon Monoxide Alarm 



6: Main Breaker

7: 120V AC 20A 5-20R Outlet 
8: AC Protector 

9: 120/240V AC 30A L14-30R Outlet 
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10: Ground Terminal 
11: Voltage Switch 
12: DC Protector 
13: 12V DC Outlet 
14: ECO Mode 

15: One Touch Start 

16: Battery charging Port 
17: 120/240V AC 50A 14-50R Outlet 

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OUTLET FUNCTION
IF THE VOLTAGE SWITCH IS SET TO 120V ONLY
S








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OUTLET FUNCTION
IF THE VOLTAGE SWITCH IS SET TO 120/240V
S


2 & 3 120V socket
1 240V
When two generators are connected in parallel, socket can output 240V
voltage at 50A current:


1 & 2 120V socket
3 240V















14
REFUELING:
DANGER - GASOLINE IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE AND TOXIC. DO NOT
OVERFILL THE FUEL TANK. TIGHTEN FUEL CAP ONCE YOU HAVE
REFILLED THE MACHINE.
 
ATTENTION - 




OIL:
THIS GENERATOR IS SHIPPED WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE. FILL
YOUR UNIT WITH THE PROVIDED OIL PRIOR TO FIRST USE.
 
 SAE 10W-30

 
NOTE: If you plan on using this unit in colder climates, it is recommended to
use SAE-0W30 oil.
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION:


PRE-OPERATION SAFETY & INSPECTION PROCEDURES
  
Fuel  
Oil
 
 
Abnormal
conditions
during
operation.


Battery  
LOW TEMPERATURE ENVIRONMENTS:








15
START-UP AND SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
START-UP PROCEDURE
SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE




BATTERY BY


112233
CHOOSE
YOUR
DESIRED
FUEL TYPE
FOLLOW THE STARTUP STEPS FOR YOUR CHOSEN FUEL TYPE
55
44
6677











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









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CHOOSING A FUEL TYPE
GASOLINE START-UP PROCEDURE
AFTER FOLLOWING THE APPROPRIATE STEPS, REFER TO THE
PREVIOUS PAGE TO COMPLETE THE START UP PROCEDURE.
LIQUID PROPANE START-UP PROCEDURE
NATURAL GAS START-UP PROCEDURE















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OPTIMAL ENVIRONMENT

• 

• 

GENERATOR WIRING
• 

• 


• 
• 


OPERATION
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE 
OPTIMAL HUMIDITY 
OPTIMAL ALTITUDE 

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BEFORE CONNECTING POWER
• 

• 

• 
ATTENTION




CONNECTING POWER
 
 
 
 
 
GENERATOR GROUNDING



 
 

 

 



OPERATION
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



CHARGING METHODS
Starting the Generator:

External Charge

WARNING




Charge your battery properly:
• 


Charge your battery at the right temperature:
• 
Avoid overcharging:
• 



BATTERY CHARGING
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MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE
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

ATTENTION
• I

• 


• 

EACH
USE
EACH MONTH
OR
20 HOURS
EVERY 3
MONTHS
OR
50 HOURS
EACH YEAR
OR
100 HOURS
ENGINE OIL

  
AIR CLEANER



SPARK PLUG  *
SPARK
ARRESTOR 
IDLE SPEED 
VALVE
CLEARANCE 
FUEL TANK
AND FUEL
FILTER

FUEL LINE  
CYLINDER
HEAD, PISTON







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MAINTENANCE CYCLE
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