Section 1 Location And Mounting; Introduction; Lifting - Kohler 14RCA Installation Manual

1.1 Introduction

DANGER
Hazardous voltage.
Will cause severe injury or death.
This equipment must be installed and
serviced by
personnel.
WARNING
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.
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.
Have the generator set installed by an authorized Kohler
distributor/dealer or authorized representative. For all
locations, ensure that the installation complies with
applicable national and local codes.
States, the installation must comply with the National
Electrical Code (NEC) and local codes. For Canadian
installations, refer to the Canadian Electrical Code
(CEC).
TP-7091 2/21
qualified electrical
severe nausea,
system must be
Carbon monoxide can
In the United

Section 1 Location and Mounting

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. Locate the detectors to 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. Read the entire installation procedure and
obtain the accessories and tools needed before
beginning installation. Perform the steps in the order
shown.
To install optional accessories, follow the instructions
provided with each kit.

1.2 Lifting

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.
Generator set weights are shown in Figure 1-1. These
shipping weights include the generator set and
packaging with skid, but do not include the battery or an
automatic transfer switch. Use lifting bars inserted
WARNING
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