Kohler 8/10/12RESV, 8/10/12RESVL manual

Residential/Commercial Generator Sets

Models:

8/10/12RESV

8/10/12RESVL

Controllers:

RDC2

DC2

TP-6880 10/14a

Operation

Contents

Main WARNING California Proposition 65 Product Identification Information Generator Set Identification Numbers Controller Identification Table of Contents Table of Contents, continued Safety Precautions and Instructions DANGER WARNING CAUTION NOTICE Engine Backfire/Flash Fire Exhaust System Fuel System Hazardous Noise Hazardous Voltage/ Moving Parts Heavy Equipment Hot Parts Notice NOTICE Introduction List of Related Literature Nameplate Emission Information Generator Set Application Service Assistance Page Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views 1.1 Introduction 1.2 Engine 1.3 Generator Set Enclosure 1.4 Alternator RDC2 Controller Features DC2 Controller Features 1.7 OnCue Plus Generator Management System 1.8 Accessories 1.8.1 Carburetor Heater 1.8.2 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) 1.8.3 Load Control Module (LCM) 1.8.4 Load Shed Kit 1.9 Service Views Figure 1-2 Service View Page Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.1 Prestart Checklist Page 2.2 Exercising the Generator Set 2.3 Generator Set Operation 2.3.1 Local Starting and Stopping 2.3.2 Automatic Starting and Stopping 2.3.3 Remote Starting and Stopping 2.4 Exercise 2.4.1 Setting the Exerciser 2.4.2 Unloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics 2.4.3 Unloaded Full-Speed Exercise 2.4.4 Loaded Full-Speed Exercise (with RXT only) 2.4.5 Power Failure During Exercise Cycle 2.5 Faults 2.5.1 Warnings 2.5.2 Shutdowns 2.5.3 ATS Communication Errors 2.5.4 Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown Page Figure 2-3 Controller Fault Messages 2.6 Generator Enclosure Thermostat Page Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.1 RDC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller 3.2 Controls 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 Page 3.6 Setting the Exerciser 3.6.1 Setting the Exerciser at Controller Power-up 3.6.2 Changing the Exercise Settings Page 3.7 RDC2 Controller Menus 3.8 Main Menu 3.9 Overview Menu Note: Actual settings may vary. Figure 3-10 Overview Menu 3.10 Engine Metering Menu Note: Actual settings may vary. Figure 3-11 Engine Metering Menu 3.11 Generator Metering Menu 3.12 Generator Set Information Menu 3.13 Genset Run Time Menu 3.14 Genset System Menu 3.15 ATS Status Menu 3.16 ATS Configuration Menu 3.17 Date and Time Menu 3.18 Networking Information Menus 3.18.1 Networking Status Submenu 3.18.2 Networking Configuration Submenu (OnCue Plus Password) Figure 3-21 Network Configuration Submenu 3.18.3 RBUS Information 3.18.4 Remote Devices Submenu 3.19 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Status Menu 3.20 Load Control Module (LCM) or Load Shed Kit Menus 3.21 Event Log Page Section 4 DC2 Controller Operation 4.1 DC2 Generator Set/ Transfer Switch Controller 4.2 Controls and Indicators 4.2.1 Controller Keypad 4.2.2 LED Indicators 4.2.3 LCD Display 4.3 Controller Power 4.4 Battery Charging 4.5 Exercise 4.5.1 Exercise Modes 4.5.2 Setting the Exerciser 4.5.3 Exerciser Reset 4.6 Event Log 4.7 Maintenance Timer 4.8 OnCue Plus Password Page Section 5 Scheduled Maintenance 5.1 Scheduled Maintenance 5.1.1 Service Schedule 5.2 Lubrication System 5.2.1 Low Oil Pressure Shutdown 5.2.2 Oil Check 5.2.3 Engine Oil Recommendation 5.2.4 Oil Change Procedure Page 5.2.5 Resetting the Maintenance Timer 5.3 Spark Plugs 5.4 Air Cleaner Service 5.4.1 Air Cleaner, 8RESV/RESVL Models 5.4.2 Air Cleaner, 10/12RESV/RESVL Models 5.5 Cooling System 5.6 Exhaust System them as needed. 5.7 Battery 5.8 Storage Procedure 5.8.1 Lubricating System 5.8.2 Fuel System 5.8.3 Cylinder Lubrication 5.8.4 Exterior Preparation Page Section 6 Troubleshooting 6.1 Introduction 6.2 USB Port 6.3 Fault Messages 6.4 Circuit Protection 6.5 Troubleshooting Figure 6-1 General Troubleshooting Chart Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication.