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Kohler 20--2800 kW manual General

Models: 20--2800 kW

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Section 1 General

Industrial power systems give years of dependable service if installed using the guidelines provided in this manual and in applicable codes. Incorrect installation can cause continuing problems. Figure 1-1 illustrates a typical installation.

Your authorized generator set distributor/dealer may also provide advice about or assistance with your installation.

This manual references several organizations and their codes that provide installation requirements and guidelines such as the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Underwriter’s Laboratories Inc. (UL).

DNFPA 54 National Fuel Gas Code

DNFPA 70 National Electrical Coder; the National Electrical Code is a registered trademark of the NFPA

DNFPA 99 Standard for Health Care Facilities

DNFPA 101 Life Safety Code

DNFPA 110 Emergency and Standby Power Systems

DUL-486A The Standard for Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs for Use with Copper Conductors

DUL-486B The Standard for Wire Connectors for Use with Aluminum Conductors

DUL-486E Equipment Wiring Terminals for Use with Aluminum and/or Copper Conductors

DUL-2200 Stationary Engine Generator Assemblies

These organizations provide information specifically for US installations. Installers must comply with their respective national and local codes.

TP-5700 7/93

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Kohler 20--2800 kW manual General

Contents

TP-5700 7/93d ModelsInstallation 20-2800 kWCalifornia Proposition Product Identification InformationTP-5700 7/93 Table of ContentsTable of Contents, continued Battery Safety Precautions and InstructionsAccidental Starting Exhaust System Engine Backfire/Flash FireFuel System Hazardous Voltage/ Electrical Shock Hazardous NoiseDANGER DANGERHazardous voltage Hot Parts Heavy EquipmentMoving Parts This generator set has been rewired from its nameplate voltage to Introduction Service AssistancePage Section 1 General TP-5700-1 Figure 1-1 Typical Stationary-Duty Generator Set Installation2.1 Lifting the Generator Set Section 2 Load and TransportFigure 2-1 Generator Set with Lifting Bars in Skid 2.2 Transporting the Generator Set 2.1.1 Weather Housing2.1.2 Sound Shield 2.1.3 Subbase Fuel TankTP-5700 7/93 Section 2 Load and TransportSection 3 Location 3.2 Weight3.1 Location Factors 3.3 Mounting 3.4 Vibration Isolation TP-5700 7/93 10 Section 3 Location4.1 General Section 4 Air Requirements4.2 Air-Cooled Generators 4.3 Forced Air 4.4 Air-Vac Cooling System 4.5 Air Vent 4.7 Unit-Mounted Radiator Cooling 4.6 Liquid-Cooled Models4.8 Remote Radiator Cooling 4.10 Cooling Tower 4.9 City Water CoolingHeated water into drain Figure 4-12 Cooling Tower System4.12 Recommended Coolant 4.11 Block HeatersSection 5 Exhaust System 5.2 Condensation Trap 5.1 Flexible Section5.3 Piping 5.4 Double-Sleeve Thimbles TP-5700 7/93 24 Section 5 Exhaust System6.1 Diesel Fuel Systems Section 6 Fuel Systems6.3 Fuel Lines 6.2 Main Fuel Tank6.4 Transfer Tanks 6.5 Auxiliary Fuel Pumps 6.6 Gasoline Fuel Systems 6.7 Natural or LP Gas Fuel Systems Figure 6-9 Natural Gas and LP Gas System, Vapor Withdrawal Figure 6-8 Natural Gas and LP Gas System, Liquid WithdrawalFigure 6-10 Natural Gas Fuel System Figure 6-11 Combination Gas/Gasoline Fuel System6.9 Gas Piping 6.8 Flexible Connector6.10 Fuel Regulators 6.12 Vapor Withdrawal Systems 6.11 LP Gas Fuel Characteristics6.13 Liquid Withdrawal Systems 6.14 Dual Systems Natural and LP Gas6.16 Combination Gas-Gasoline 6.15 Natural Gas7.1 Batteries Section 7 Electrical Requirements7.3 Load Lead Connections 7.2 Electrical Connections7.4 Terminal Connector Torque 7.8 Audiovisual Alarm 7.5 Automatic Transfer Switches7.6 Control Connections 7.7 Remote Annunciator7.11 Wiring 7.9 Remote Emergency Stop Switch7.10 Dry Contact Kit GENERATOR JUNCTION BOX FAULTFigure 7-9 Generator Set Connections, Typical high cylinder head temperature Appendix A Abbreviationsformerly American Standards brake mean effective pressurepositive temperature coefficient sound power level, A weightedroom temperature vulcanization Occupational Safety and HealthPage TP-5700 7/93d Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters 7 Jurong Pier RoadKOHLER CO. Kohler, Wisconsin Singapore Phone 65264-6422, Fax