Electrical Connections; Grounding - Kohler 6VSG Installation Instructions Manual

8. Clean the plug with a dry cloth or brush, apply
fresh pipe sealant, and install the plug into the LP
port.
9. Clean the hose fitting with a dry cloth or brush,
apply fresh pipe sealant to the threads, and install
the fitting into the NG port.
Note: Do not adjust the fuel metering valves.
10. Slide the hose onto the hose fitting and secure it
with the clamp.
11. Connect and turn on the new fuel supply.
Figure 1-7
1. Fuel regulator
Figure 1-7 Fuel System
12. Reconnect the generator set engine starting
battery leads, negative (–) lead last.
13. Reconnect the utility power to the generator set.
14. Start the generator set by pressing the RUN
button on the generator set controller.
15. Check for leaks using a gas leak detector.
16. Run the generator set and check the operation.
17. Press the OFF button to shut down the generator
set.
Conversion from Natural Gas to LPG
To convert from natural gas to LPG, follow the fuel
conversion procedure above, moving the hose fitting
to the LPG port and plugging the NG port.
The National Electrical Code
TP-6842 7/15
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1.8 Electrical Connections

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Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
This equipment must be installed
and serviced by qualified electrical
personnel.
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.
Have an authorized distributor/dealer or a licensed
electrician make the following electrical connections.
The electrical installation must comply with the
National Electrical Code
designation and all applicable local codes. Canadian
installations must comply with the Canadian Electrical
Code (CEC) and applicable local codes.
1.8.1

Grounding

The 6VSG has an isolated output, which should be
referenced to ground. This can be accomplished by
connecting either the positive or the negative DC
output lead to ground.
recommended in this application.
DANGER
Electrically ground the
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(NEC) class 1 wire
A floating voltage is not
Section 1 Installation
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