Section 7 Scheduled Maintenance; Introduction - Kohler MPAC 1500 Manual

7.1

Introduction

Regular preventive maintenance ensures safe and
reliable operation and extends the life of the transfer
switch. Preventive maintenance includes periodic
testing, cleaning, inspection, and replacement of worn
or missing components. Section 7.4 contains a service
schedule for recommended maintenance tasks.
A local authorized distributor/dealer can provide
complete preventive maintenance and service to keep
the transfer switch in top condition. Unless otherwise
specified, have maintenance or service performed by an
authorized distributor/dealer in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards.
Assistance section in this manual for how to locate a
local distributor/dealer.
Keep records of all maintenance or service.
Replace all barriers and close and lock the enclosure
door after maintenance or service and before reapplying
power.
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set.
cause severe injury or death.
generator set or connected equipment, disable the generator
set as follows: (1) Move the generator set master switch to the
OFF position. (2) Disconnect the power to the battery
charger. (3) Remove the battery cables, negative (--) lead
first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when reconnecting
the battery. Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the
generator set by an automatic transfer switch, remote
start/stop switch, or engine start command from a remote
computer.
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See the Service
generator set.
Accidental starting can
Before working on the

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Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect all power sources before
opening the enclosure.
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
Only authorized personnel should
open the enclosure.
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
Grounding electrical equipment. Hazardous voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Electrocution is possible
whenever electricity is present. Ensure you comply with all
applicable codes and standards.
generator set, transfer switch, and related equipment and
electrical circuits. Turn off the main circuit breakers of all
power sources before servicing the equipment.
contact electrical leads or appliances when standing in water
or on wet ground because these conditions increase the risk
of electrocution.
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
Moving parts.
Electrically ground the
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