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.

 

 

 

 

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2 3 4

5 6

7

17 18 See 20

 

Detail

16

21

 

8

 

 

22

9

 

10

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

24

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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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