Accessories; Heater Kits; Oncue Plus Generator Management System; Programmable Interface Module (Pim) - Kohler 14RCA Manual

1.7 Accessories

The following optional accessories are offered for the
generator sets.
1.7.1

Heater Kits

Optional carburetor heaters and a cold starting package
are available. Heater kits are recommended for
improved cold starting in locations where the ambient
temperature drops below 0_C (32_F).
The cold starting package includes:
Alternator brush cover
D
Battery heater
D
Breather tube heater
D
Fuel regulator heater
D
Oil heater
D
Oil pressure sensor cover
D
3-way extension cord for power connection
D
The carburetor heater kits are sold separately. The fuel
regulator heater and battery heater kits are also
available separately.
The heaters require a continuous source of AC power.
See the generator set Installation Manual and the
installation instructions provided with the kits for more
information.
1.7.2 OnCue Plus Generator
Management System
The Kohlerr OnCuer Plus Generator Management
System allows monitoring and control of your generator
set from your home or other location with Internet
access using a computer
OnCuer Plus can be configured to send email or text
message notifications in the event of a generator set
fault.
1.7.3 Programmable Interface Module
(PIM)
The optional Programmable Interface Module (PIM)
provides two programmable
programmable dry contact outputs for connection to
customer-supplied equipment.
controlled by the RDC2 controller, and can also be
controlled remotely using OnCue Plus.
TP-7092 8/18
or mobile device.
inputs and six
The outputs are
The PIM is mounted in a NEMA 3R aluminum enclosure,
which can be mounted indoors or outdoors. See the
installation instructions provided with the PIM.
1.7.4

Load Management

Two optional load management devices are available
for use with single-phase generator sets and a model
RXT or RDT transfer switch.
The optional Load Shed Kit mounts inside a model
D
RDT or RXT transfer switch.
The combined interface/load management board is
D
available for the Model RXT transfer switch.
The load management devices provide an automatic
load management system to comply with Section 702.5
of NEC 2008. The installer is responsible for ensuring
that the power system installation complies with all
applicable state and local codes.
Note: The load management devices are only
compatible with single-phase generator sets.
The load management device automatically manages
up to six residential loads. Two relays are provided to
control two independent air conditioner loads. Up to four
power relay modules
management of non-essential secondary loads.
The load management device is controlled by the RDC2
controller. The load on the generator set is monitored,
and loads are added or shed in the order of their priority.
See the installation instructions provided with the load
shed kit or the Model RXT Operation and Installation
Manual for more information.
1.7.5

Concrete Mounting Pads

Kohler offers optional concrete mounting pads that are
custom-designed for
20RCA/RCAL generator sets. Three-inch and four-inch
thick pads are available.
recommended for storm-prone areas.
1.7.6

Battery Heater Kit

The battery heater kit includes a thermostatically-
controlled battery heating wrap to warm the battery in
cold weather. Battery heater kits are recommended for
generator installed in regions where the temperature
regularly falls below 0_C (32_F).
Section 1 Descriptions and Service Views
can be connected
Model 14RCA/RCAL
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