Kohler 12RESM1 manual Introduction, Detail

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Introduction

This manual provides installation instructions for 12, 17, and 18 kW residential/commercial generator sets equipped with the Kohlerr DC-RET Digital Control. Refer to TP-6517, Operation Manual, for generator set operation and maintenance instructions.

The generator set is approved for use in stationary applications in locations served by a reliable utility power source.

Have an authorized distributor/dealer install the generator set outdoors according to the instructions in this manual. The generator set installation must comply with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local code requirements. Do not install this generator set indoors.

Information in this publication represents data available at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to change this publication and the products represented without notice and without any obligation or liability whatsoever.

Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the beginning of this manual.

See Figure 1 or Figure 2 for generator set component locations.

 

 

 

 

19

1

2 3 4

5 6

7

17 18 See 20

 

Detail

16

21

 

8

 

 

22

9

 

10

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADV-7466-

 

14

13

12

11

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

19

1.

Muffler

 

 

14.

Oil filter

 

2.

Oil check

 

 

15.

Exhaust

 

3.

Oil fill

 

 

16.

Equipment ground

 

4.

Air cleaner

 

 

17.

Battery charger

 

5.

Fuses

 

 

18.

DSAI lead location

 

6.

RS-232 connector (for application program updates)

19.

LP fuel orifice location

Fuel system detail

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.

Controller user interface

 

 

20.

Gas regulator assembly

 

8.

Generator set master switch (RUN-OFF/RESET-AUTO)

21.

Fuel solenoid valve

 

9.

Load circuit breaker

 

 

22.

Fuel inlet

 

10.

Field-connection terminal block location

 

23.

Air intake

 

11.

Spark plug locations (both sides)

 

 

24.

Engine starting battery location

 

12.

Oil drain hose

 

 

 

(battery purchased separately)

 

13.

Oil drain valve

 

 

 

 

 

Figure 1 Generator Set Component Locations, 12 kW Models

TP-6516 4/09

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Contents Models Controller DC-RET Digital ControlTP-6516 4/09d Generator Set Identification Numbers Product Identification InformationEngine Identification Controller IdentificationTable of Contents TP-6516 4/09 Safety Precautions and Instructions BatteryAccidental Starting Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust SystemFuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous Voltage/ Moving PartsHeavy Equipment Hot Parts Detail IntroductionGenerator Set Component Locations, 17/18 kW Models Service Assistance TP-6516 4/09 General InstallationLifting Generator Set InspectionSee Section Generator Set Clearances, 12 kW Models, ADV-7466, Sheet Installation TP-6516 4/09 Generator Set Clearances, 17/18 kW Models, ADV-7341-B, Sheet Power Supply Exhaust RequirementsAir Requirements Fuel Supply Fuel RequirementsFuel Conversion Fuel Pipe SizeFuel Conversion 17 Dsai Connection AC Connections Electrical ConnectionsBattery Charger Remote Start ConnectionGrounding EZ-273000-J Engine starting battery location 24 Carburetor Heater, 17/18 kW Carburetor Heater optionalStartup Notification Prestart Installation CheckInstallation TP-6516 4/09 Wiring Diagrams and Schematics Wiring DiagramsSchematic Diagram, 12 kW Models, ADV-7351 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, 12 kW Models, GM52471 Schematic Diagram, Single Phase, 17/18 kW Models, ADV-7353 TP-6516 4/09 Wiring Diagrams Wiring Diagrams TP-6516 4/09 Ansi Appendix a AbbreviationsLCB TP-6516 4/09 TP-6516 4/09 Page 2007, 2008, 2009 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved