Intended Use; Limitation Of Liability - Kohler KD83V16 Service And Repair Manual

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2.3 Intended use

– Power supply to the equipment (electric generator) and to equipment auxiliaries as specified by
customer.
– The Diesel engines produced by Kohler Co. are partly completed machinery according to
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC Article 2 g (EU only). They are intended for installation in
machineries.
– Engines that are used in conjunction with alternators as emergency power generator must be
firmly connected to the ground of the operation site. To reduce the vibrations generated, appro-
priate mounting shall be utilized. This mounting must be released by Kohler Co.
– The engines may only be operated in faultless condition.
– Operate the Diesel engine in closed rooms only with adequate ventilation. If additional fresh air
is needed, open the doors and windows.
– The conditions prescribed by the manufacturer of the machinery in which the engine has been
installed are also part of intended use.
– The engine must only be installed by personnel who have been trained and familiarized here-
with and are aware of the dangers.
– Unauthorized changes on the engine or its components voids the liability of Kohler Co. for any
resulting property damage or personal injury. Likewise, interference with the injection and
control system must influence the power and exhaust gas parameters of the engine, meaning
that compliance with statutory environmental requirements is no longer assured.
Any other use above and beyond this is considered to be improper use. In this case, Kohler Co. is
not liable for any damages. The risk is placed solely on the user.

2.4 Limitation of liability

The use of an engine under conditions or for purposes not intended by Kohler Co., but which can
happen, induced by the engine in combination with, or as a result of, common human behavior, is
considered as reasonably foreseeable misuse. Including, but not limited to:
– Drive of not specified machinery.
– Overload of the engine.
– Use of different applications and conditions rather than specified.
– Improper use of fuels, lubricants, starting aids and coolants,.
– Use of the engine manipulated overspeeds controls.
– Modifications of the engine mounting and suspensions.
– Lifting the engine using unforeseen lifting points.
– Continued use of the engine in emergency mode.
– Operating the engine with open engine cover.
– Attach external cables and wires on Diesel engine cables and pipes.
– Drawing power from the damper side.
– Unauthorized modifications to the Diesel engine.
In this case, Kohler Co. is not liable for any damages. The risk is borne solely by the user.
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