Kohler 24VDC, 36VDC, 48VDC, 6VSG manual

Contents

Main California Proposition 65 WARNING ! Product Identification Information Generator Set Identification Numbers Controller Identification Table of Contents Page Safety Precautions and Instructions Accidental Starting Battery NOTICE Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust System Fuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous Voltage/Moving Parts Heavy Equipment Hot Parts Introduction List of Related Literature Nameplate Emission Information Service Assistance Page Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Engine 1.3 Generator Set Enclosure 1.4 Alternator 1.6 Accessories 1.7 Service Views Figure 1-2 Service View (see Figure 1-3 for optional communications kit components) Figure 1-3 Optional Communications Kit Components Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.1 Theory of Operation 2.2 Prestart Checklist 2.3 Exercising the Generator Set 2.4 Generator Set Operation 2.4.1 Local Starting and Stopping 2.4.2 Remote Starting and Stopping 2.4.3 Engine Start Crank Cycle 2.5 Exercise 2.6 Faults 2.6.1 Warnings 2.6.2 Shutdowns 2.6.3 Resetting the Controller After a Fault Shutdown Figure 2-5 Controller Fault Messages Page Section 3 VSC Controller Operation 3.1 VSC Generator Set Controller 3.2 Control and Indicators 3.2.1 Controller Keypad 3.2.2 LED Indicators 3.2.3 LCD Display 3.3 Controller Power 3.4 Battery Charging 3.5 Changing Settings 3.5.1 Procedure to Change Settings Figure 3-7 Changing Settings 3.6 Setting the Exerciser 3.6.1 Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up 3.6.2 Changing the Exercise Settings Figure 3-8 Procedure to Set the Exerciser on the VSC Controller * If the exerciser has not been set, No Exercise Sch will be displayed. 3.7 VSC Controller Menus 3.8 Main Menu 3.9 Overview Menu Figure 3-10 Overview Menu 3.10 Engine Metering Menu Figure 3-11 Engine Metering Menu 3.11 Generator Metering Menu 3.11.1 Calibration 3.12 Generator Set Information Menu 3.13 Genset Run Time Menu 3.14 Genset System Menu 3.14.1 System Parameters for Battery Bank Charging Page 3.14.2 Setting the Exerciser 3.14.3 Adjusting the Display Contrast * If the exerciser has not been set, No Exercise Sch will be displayed. 3.15 Date and Time Menu 3.16 Networking Information Menus 3.16.1 Networking Status Submenu 3.16.2 Networking Configuration Submenu (OnCue Password) 3.16.3 RBUS Information 3.16.4 Remote Devices Submenu From Figure 3-24: 3.17 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Status Menu * 3.18 Event Log 3.18.1 Procedure to View Event History Page Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.1 Scheduled Maintenance 4.1.1 Service Schedule, 6VSG Models 4.2 Lubrication System 4.2.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 4.2.2 Oil Check 4.2.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 4.2.4 Oil Change Procedure 4.3 Spark Plugs 4.4 Air Cleaner Service 4.5 Cooling System 4.6 Exhaust System 4.7 Engine Starting Battery 4.8 Storage Procedure 4.8.1 Lubricating System 4.8.2 Fuel System 4.8.3 Cylinder Lubrication 4.8.4 Exterior Preparation 4.8.5 Battery Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Fault Messages 5.3 Circuit Protection 5.3.1 Controller Internal Circuit Protection 5.5 Troubleshooting Figure 5-2 General Troubleshooting Chart Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication.