Kohler 8/10/12RESVL manual EZ-273000-J

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5.7 Battery

WARNING

Sulfuric acid in batteries.

Can cause severe injury or death.

Wear protective goggles and clothing. Battery acid may cause blindness and burn skin.

Battery electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid can cause blindness and burn skin. Always wear splashproof safety goggles, rubber gloves, and boots when servicing the battery. Do not open a sealed battery or mutilate the battery case. If battery acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin, immediately flush the affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of eye contact. Never add acid to a battery after placing the battery in service, as this may result in hazardous spattering of battery acid.

Battery acid cleanup. Battery acid can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid is electrically conductive and corrosive. Add 500 g (1 lb.) of bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) to a container with 4 L (1 gal.) of water and mix the neutralizing solution. Pour the neutralizing solution on the spilled battery acid and continue to add the neutralizing solution to the spilled battery acid until all evidence of a chemical reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting liquid with water and dry the area.

Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks to occur near a battery at any time, particularly when it is charging. Do not dispose of a battery in a fire. To prevent burns and sparks that could cause an explosion, avoid touching the battery terminals with tools or other metal objects. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Discharge static electricity from your body before touching batteries by first touching a grounded metal surface away from the battery. To avoid sparks, do not disturb the battery charger connections while the battery is charging. Always turn the battery charger off before disconnecting the battery connections. Ventilate the compartments containing batteries to prevent accumulation of explosive gases.

Battery short circuits. Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury and/or equipment damage. Disconnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenance. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment. Use tools with insulated handles. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting the battery. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Never connect the negative (--) battery cable to the positive (+) connection terminal of the starter solenoid. Do not test the battery condition by shorting the terminals together.

Refer to this section for general battery information and maintenance. Also consult the battery manufacturer’s instructions for battery maintenance.

All generator set models use a negative ground with a 12-volt engine electrical system. Consult the generator set nameplate for the engine electrical system voltage. Consult the generator spec sheet for battery capacity recommendations for replacement purposes. Wiring diagrams provide battery connection information. See Figure 5-9 for typical battery connections.

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1.To positive (+) terminal on starter solenoid.

2.To ground (--) terminal on or near starter motor.

Figure 5-912-Volt Engine Electrical System Single Starter Motor, Typical Battery Connection

Clean the battery and cables and tighten battery terminals using the service schedule recommendations. To prevent corrosion, maintain tight, dry electrical connections at the battery terminals. To remove corrosion from battery terminals, disconnect the cables from the battery and scrub the terminals with a wire brush. Clean the battery and cables with a solution of baking soda and water. After cleaning, flush the battery and cables with clean water and wipe them with a dry, lint-free cloth.

After reconnecting the battery cables, coat the battery terminals with petroleum jelly, silicone grease, or other nonconductive grease.

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Contents RDC2 TP-6880 10/14aAccessory Number Accessory Description Product Identification InformationGenerator Set Identification Numbers Controller IdentificationTable of Contents DC2 Controller Operation Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathEngine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemCarbon monoxide Can Cause Fire Can cause severe injury or deathFuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or deathHeavy Equipment Hot PartsTransfer Switch Literature Accessory LiteratureIntroduction List of Related LiteratureNameplate Emission InformationGenerator Set Application Emission Compliance PeriodService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6880 10/14 Descriptions and Service Views RDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features Accessories Carburetor HeaterProgrammable Interface Module PIM Load Control Module LCMService Views 12143Service View Prestart Checklist Generator Set OperationGenerator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 Exercising the Generator Set Generator Set OperationAutomatic Operation with Other Transfer Switches Setting the ExerciserUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics ExercisePower Failure During Exercise Cycle System DiagnosticsUnloaded Full-Speed Exercise Loaded Full-Speed Exercise with RXT onlyFaults ATS Communication ErrorsResetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown ShutdownsFault Message Shutdown SD Condition Check 3Controller Fault Messages Fault Shutdown SD Condition CheckGenerator Enclosure Thermostat Generator Set Operation TP-6880 10/14 RDC2 Controller Operation RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch ControllerControls and Indicators Controller Keypad LED Indicators ButtonButton Function LED OperationLCD Display Active AlertController Power Battery ChargingChanging Settings Procedure to Change SettingsChanging Settings on the RDC2 Controller 7Changing SettingsSetting the Exerciser Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-upChanging the Exercise Settings Procedure to Set the Exerciser8Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the RDC2 Controller RDC2 Controller Menus Main MenuOverview Menu Engine Metering MenuGenerator Metering Menu Voltage CalibrationGenerator Set Information Menu Genset Run Time MenuSetting the Exerciser Adjusting the Display ContrastGenset System Menu Voltage Regulator VR Voltage AdjATS Status Menu Screens on this page do not appearATS Configuration Menu Changing ATS Configuration SettingsDate and Time Menu Networking Information MenusNetworking Status Submenu DhcpDhcp Submenu Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Plus PasswordPassword 21Network Configuration Submenu Rbus Information 22RBUS Information SubmenuRemote Devices Submenu From FigureProgrammable Interface Module PIM Status Menu Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Menus 25Load Control Module LCM or Load Shed Kit Status MenuProcedure to View Event History Event LogRDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller DC2 Controller OperationController Keypad Button Button FunctionLED Indication Description5Status Displays, Generator Running Exerciser Reset Exercise ModesMaintenance Timer OnCue Plus PasswordDC2 Controller Operation TP-6880 10/14 Scheduled Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Service Schedule Oil Change Procedure Lubrication SystemEngine Oil Recommendation Low Oil Pressure ShutdownReset the maintenance timer on the controller Drain the oilReplace the oil filter Fill with oilResetting the Maintenance Timer Spark PlugsModel Resv RDC2 Model Resvl DC2Paper Element Service Air Cleaner ServiceAir Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL Models Air Cleaner, 10/12RESV/RESVL Models Cooling SystemHazardous noise Can cause hearing loss EZ-273000-J Storage Procedure Scheduled Maintenance TP-6880 10/14 Troubleshooting Fault MessagesIntroduction USB PortTroubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Corrective ActionAppendix a Abbreviations AnsiLCB Page TP-6880 10/14