Section 1 Installation; Introduction; Lifting - Kohler 6VSG Installation Instructions Manual

1.1 Introduction

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Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
This equipment must be installed
and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
Have the generator set installed by an authorized
Kohler distributor/dealer or authorized representative.
Install the equipment in compliance with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. For Canadian
installations, refer to the Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC).
The generator set must be installed outdoors. The
exhaust systems on enclosed units are designed for
outdoor installation only.
Note: DO NOT install these generator sets inside a
building.
Note: Install carbon monoxide (CO) detector(s) on
each level of any building adjacent to a
generator set.
adequately warn the building's occupants of the
presence of carbon monoxide.
Obtain a building permit and contact your local utility
companies to mark the locations of underground pipes
and cables.
Read and follow the safety precautions in this manual
and observe the decals on the equipment. Refer to
the diagrams and drawings in this manual for
dimensions and electrical connections during the
installation procedure.
procedure and obtain the accessories and tools
needed before beginning installation.
steps in the order shown.
To install optional accessories, follow the instructions
provided with each kit.
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DANGER
Locate the detectors to
Read the entire installation
Perform the

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Carbon monoxide.
Can cause
fainting, or death.
The exhaust
leakproof and routinely inspected.
Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause
severe nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is an
odorless, colorless, tasteless, nonirritating gas that can
cause death if inhaled for even a short time. Avoid breathing
exhaust fumes when working on or near the generator set.
Never operate the generator set inside a building. Never
operate the generator set where exhaust gas could seep
inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied building
through windows, air intake vents, or other openings.
Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide can
cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. Install carbon
monoxide detectors on each level of any building adjacent to
the generator set. Locate the detectors to adequately warn
the building's occupants of the presence of carbon
monoxide. Keep the detectors operational at all times.
Periodically test and replace the carbon monoxide detectors
according to the manufacturer's instructions.

1.2 Lifting

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Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set using lifting
bars inserted through the lifting holes
on the skid.
Figure 1-1
Model
6VSG
Figure 1-1 Approximate Weights
Approximate generator set weights are shown in
Figure 1-1. Use lifting bars inserted through the holes
in the skid to lift the unit. See the dimension drawings
in Section 2 for lifting hole locations.
WARNING
severe nausea,
system must be
WARNING
Weight, kg (lb.)
190 (420)
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