Kohler 24RCL manual Appendix a Abbreviations, Ansi

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Appendix A Abbreviations

The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication.

A, amp

ampere

ABDC

after bottom dead center

AC

alternating current

A/D

analog to digital

ADC

advanced digital control;

 

analog to digital converter

adj.

adjust, adjustment

ADV

advertising dimensional

 

drawing

Ah

amp-hour

AHWT

anticipatory high water

 

temperature

AISI

American Iron and Steel

 

Institute

ALOP

anticipatory low oil pressure

alt.

alternator

Al

aluminum

ANSI

American National Standards

 

Institute (formerly American

 

Standards Association, ASA)

AO

anticipatory only

APDC

Air Pollution Control District

API

American Petroleum Institute

approx.

approximate, approximately

APU

Auxiliary Power Unit

AQMD

Air Quality Management District

AR

as required, as requested

AS

as supplied, as stated, as

 

suggested

ASE

American Society of Engineers

ASME

American Society of

 

Mechanical Engineers

assy.

assembly

ASTM

American Society for Testing

 

Materials

ATDC

after top dead center

ATS

automatic transfer switch

auto.

automatic

aux.

auxiliary

avg.

average

AVR

automatic voltage regulator

AWG

American Wire Gauge

AWM

appliance wiring material

bat.

battery

BBDC

before bottom dead center

BC

battery charger, battery

 

charging

BCA

battery charging alternator

BCI

Battery Council International

BDC

before dead center

BHP

brake horsepower

blk.

black (paint color), block

 

(engine)

BMEP

brake mean effective pressure

bps

bits per second

br.

brass

BTDC

before top dead center

Btu

British thermal unit

Btu/min.

British thermal units per minute

CCelsius, centigrade

cal. calorie

CAN

controller area network

CARB

California Air Resources Board

CAT5

Category 5 (network cable)

CB

circuit breaker

CC

crank cycle

cc

cubic centimeter

CCA

cold cranking amps

ccw.

counterclockwise

CEC

Canadian Electrical Code

cert.

certificate, certification, certified

cfh

cubic feet per hour

cfm

cubic feet per minute

TP-6905 6/14

CG

center of gravity

CID

cubic inch displacement

CL

centerline

cm

centimeter

CMOS

complementary metal oxide

 

substrate (semiconductor)

com

communications (port)

coml

commercial

Coml/Rec

Commercial/Recreational

conn.

connection

cont.

continued

CPVC

chlorinated polyvinyl chloride

crit.

critical

CSA

Canadian Standards

 

Association

CT

current transformer

Cu

copper

cUL

Canadian Underwriter’s

 

Laboratories

CUL

Canadian Underwriter’s

 

Laboratories

cu. in.

cubic inch

cw.

clockwise

CWC

city water-cooled

cyl.

cylinder

D/A

digital to analog

DAC

digital to analog converter

dB

decibel

dB(A)

decibel (A weighted)

DC

direct current

DCR

direct current resistance

deg., °

degree

dept.

department

dia.

diameter

DI/EO

dual inlet/end outlet

DIN

Deutsches Institut fur Normung

 

e. V. (also Deutsche Industrie

 

Normenausschuss)

DIP

dual inline package

DPDT

double-pole, double-throw

DPST

double-pole, single-throw

DS

disconnect switch

DVR

digital voltage regulator

E2PROM, EEPROM

 

electrically-erasable

 

programmable read-only

 

memory

E, emer.

emergency (power source)

ECM

electronic control module,

 

engine control module

EDI

electronic data interchange

EFR

emergency frequency relay

e.g.

for example (exempli gratia)

EG

electronic governor

EGSA

Electrical Generating Systems

 

Association

EIA

Electronic Industries

 

Association

EI/EO

end inlet/end outlet

EMI

electromagnetic interference

emiss.

emission

eng.

engine

EPA

Environmental Protection

 

Agency

EPS

emergency power system

ER

emergency relay

ES

engineering special,

 

engineered special

ESD

electrostatic discharge

est.

estimated

E-Stop

emergency stop

etc.

et cetera (and so forth)

exh.

exhaust

ext.

external

F

Fahrenheit, female

FHM

flat head machine (screw)

fl. oz.

fluid ounce

flex.

flexible

freq.

frequency

FS

full scale

ft.

foot, feet

ft. lb.

foot pounds (torque)

ft./min.

feet per minute

ftp

file transfer protocol

g

gram

ga.

gauge (meters, wire size)

gal.

gallon

gen.

generator

genset

generator set

GFI

ground fault interrupter

GND,

 

 

 

ground

 

 

 

 

gov.

governor

gph

gallons per hour

gpm

gallons per minute

gr.

grade, gross

GRD

equipment ground

gr. wt.

gross weight

H x W x D height by width by depth

HC

hex cap

HCHT

high cylinder head temperature

HD

heavy duty

HET

high exhaust temp., high

 

 

 

 

engine temp.

hex

hexagon

Hg

mercury (element)

HH

hex head

HHC

hex head cap

HP

horsepower

hr.

hour

HS

heat shrink

hsg.

housing

HVAC

heating, ventilation, and air

 

 

 

 

conditioning

HWT

high water temperature

Hz

hertz (cycles per second)

IBC

International Building Code

IC

integrated circuit

ID

inside diameter, identification

IEC

International Electrotechnical

 

 

 

 

Commission

IEEE

Institute of Electrical and

 

 

 

 

Electronics Engineers

IMS

improved motor starting

in.

inch

in. H2O

inches of water

in. Hg

inches of mercury

in. lb.

inch pounds

Inc.

incorporated

ind.

industrial

int.

internal

int./ext.

internal/external

I/O

input/output

IP

internet protocol

ISO

International Organization for

 

 

 

 

Standardization

J

joule

JIS

Japanese Industry Standard

k

kilo (1000)

K

kelvin

kA

kiloampere

KB

kilobyte (210 bytes)

KBus

Kohler communication protocol

kg

kilogram

Appendix 65

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Contents TP-6905 6/14 RDC2Product Identification Information Accessory Number Accessory DescriptionController Identification Generator Set Identification NumbersTable of Contents Appendix a Abbreviations Scheduled MaintenanceTroubleshooting Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting Accidental starting Can cause severe injury or deathFuel System Engine Backfire/Flash FireExhaust System Hazardous noise Can cause hearing loss Hazardous NoiseHazardous voltage Will cause severe injury or death Airborne particles Can cause severe injury or blind- nessHot coolant and steam Can cause severe injury or death Hot PartsNameplate IntroductionLiterature Type Part Number List of Related LiteratureService Assistance Service Assistance TP-6905 6/14 Cooling System Detail Service ViewsService Views TP-6905 6/14 Generator Set Operation Prestart ChecklistOperating Area Keep the generator set area clear. Maintain at leastGenerator Set Operation Exercising the Generator SetUnloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics Automatic Operation with Model RDT or RSB Transfer SwitchesSystem Diagnostics ExerciseExerciser Reset Power Failure During ExerciseSetting the Exerciser at Power-up Unloaded Full-Speed ExerciseProcedure to Change the Exercise Setting Changing the Exercise Setting2RDC2 Main Menu 3Procedure to Set the Exerciser ATS Communication Errors FaultsResetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown Procedure to Reset the Controller after a Fault ShutdownATS Fault RDC2 Fault OnCuer Condition Check PlusECM Air filter 5Controller Fault Messages Procedure to View Event History Model RXT Transfer Switch OperationSetting Event LogATS Load Control Relay Time Delay Time DelaysATS Control Sequence of Operation Normal Source FailsRDC2 Controller Operation Controls and IndicatorsButton Controller Keypad LED IndicatorsButton Function LED OperationActive Alert LCD DisplayBattery Charging Controller PowerChanging Settings Procedure to Change Settings6Changing Settings Changing Settings on the RDC2 ControllerMain Menu Controller MenusEngine Metering Menu Overview MenuVoltage Calibration Generator Metering MenuGenset Run Time Menu Generator Set Information MenuSetting the Exerciser Voltage Regulator VR Voltage AdjustAdjusting the Display Contrast Genset System MenuScreens on this page do not appear ATS Status MenuChanging ATS Configuration Settings ATS Configuration MenuDate and Time 02Dec2014 1234pm Time Format 12hr24hr Date and Time Menu17Networking Information Menu Networking Information MenusDhcp Networking Status SubmenuOnCue Plus Password Networking Configuration Submenu OnCue Plus Password20RBUS Information Submenu Rbus Information Submenu21Remote Devices Submenu Remote Devices SubmenuProgrammable Interface Module PIM Menus 23Load Control Status Menu Load Control MenusGeneral Maintenance Scheduled MaintenanceScheduled Maintenance TP-6905 6/14 Service Schedule Lubrication System Oil SpecificationsOil Check Oil AdditionsReplace the oil filter Reset the maintenance timer on the RDC2Stop the generator set. Check the oil level. Add Check for leaksAir Cleaner Service Procedure Air CleanerExhaust System Inspection Points Cooling SystemChecking and Filling Coolant Flushing and Cleaning Procedure Flushing and CleaningCooling System Inspection Draining Cooling SystemModel Spark plug gap Ignition System511 Battery Storage Procedure Fault Messages TroubleshootingIntroduction USB PortProblem Possible Cause Corrective Action Generator Set Troubleshooting2RDC2 Troubleshooting Chart Controller TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TP-6905 6/14 Ansi Appendix a AbbreviationsLCB Page By Kohler Co. All rights reserved

24RCL specifications

The Kohler 24RCL is a powerful, compact generator designed to provide reliable backup power for residential applications. Equipped with a robust 24 kW output, this generator is engineered for both efficiency and durability, making it an excellent choice for homeowners looking to safeguard their property against outages.

One of the standout features of the Kohler 24RCL is its quiet operation. With a noise level significantly lower than that of traditional generators, it allows homeowners to maintain their comfort without the disruptive sounds often associated with backup power systems. This is particularly important in residential neighborhoods where maintaining peace and quiet is essential.

The generator is powered by a liquid-cooled Kohler engine, which ensures consistent performance and longevity. Liquid-cooled engines are known for their ability to provide better thermal management, thereby extending the life of the engine while also improving efficiency. Moreover, the Kohler 24RCL utilizes a proven design that enables quick starts and reliable operation, even in the most challenging conditions.

Another key technology in the 24RCL is its integrated transfer switch, which automatically detects power outages and switches the home’s electrical supply to the generator. This seamless transition ensures that there is no disruption in power, making it an ideal solution for critical loads such as refrigerators, medical equipment, and security systems. The generator’s advanced control system allows for easy monitoring and maintenance, providing users with peace of mind whenever they rely on their backup power.

The Kohler 24RCL boasts a weather-resistant enclosure, designed to withstand the elements and provide protection against rain, snow, and harsh winds. This rugged construction also contributes to the longevity of the unit, ensuring that it can perform reliably year after year.

Sustainability is another driving factor in the design of the Kohler 24RCL. The generator features efficient fuel consumption, which not only helps to reduce operating costs but also minimizes the environmental impact. With many homeowners increasingly focused on eco-friendly solutions, the 24RCL fits seamlessly into a sustainable lifestyle.

Overall, the Kohler 24RCL is a powerful, efficient, and quiet backup generator that combines advanced technology with rugged reliability. Its features make it a standout choice for homeowners seeking a dependable power solution that prioritizes convenience, safety, and sustainability. Whether facing severe weather or unexpected outages, the Kohler 24RCL ensures that homes remain powered and protected.