Kohler 13ERG, 15ERG, 10ERG Location and Mounting, General Considerations, Vehicle-Floor Mounting

Section 2 Location and Mounting

2.1 General Considerations

Consider the following items concerning the generator set and Section 2.2 for the proposed location.

1.Select a generator set having adequate capacity to handle the electrical load.

2.Design the fuel system to prevent fuel starvation of the main or generator set engine.

3.Ensure that the exhaust system meets all safety requirements after installation.

4.Ensure compatibility of all electrical systems (battery, load, and remote switch) with the vehicle’s electrical systems.

2.2 Location

Note: This generator set is not designed for installation in a compartment or enclosure.

Before making final plans for locating the generator set, ensure the following:

1.The location has sufficient room to maintain required minimum clearances.

2.The location provides enough air flow to allow required cooling and combustion.

3.The location can support the generator set weight.

4.The location provides ample room for routine service of the generator set’s engine, controller, cooling system, and fuel system components.

See the current generator set specification sheet or Section 7 of this manual for generator set dimensions and weights.

For angular operating limits, consult the operation manual.

2.3 Vehicle-Floor Mounting

Install the Kohler mobile generator set on an open vehicle’s floor or truck bed. Follow the guidelines below. Contact an authorized Kohler service distributor/dealer with your specific application questions.

Minimum clearance. Allow clearance for vibration and cooling during operation. Minimum clearance for vibration (top, front, rear, and sides) is 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Keep the radiator end unobstructed for proper air flow.

Additional clearance. Generator set service requires more clearance than 38 mm (1 1/2 in.). Design the mounting location to allow for sufficient room to easily remove the generator set to perform major service.

Securely fasten the generator set to avoid unwanted movement from vibration and road shock. Attach the generator set vibromounts directly to the vehicle’s frame. See Figure 2-1 for vibromount installation.

	Vibromount
	Top View
		Vibromount
		Side View
		1	2	3
				4
				5
	Color	Mounting Location		6
	Purple (2)	Engine end	7
	White (2)	Generator end
			ADV6816-
1.	Lock nut
2.	Flat washer (7/16 x 1)
3.	Generator set frame
4.	Vibromount
5.	Vehicle frame
6.	Flat washer (13/32 x 2)
7.	Screw (3/8--16 x 2--1/4)

Figure 2-1 Vibromount Installation

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