Generator Set Inspection; Location And Mounting; Mounting Area - Kohler 14RCAL Installation Manual

1.3

Generator Set Inspection

Complete a thorough inspection of the generator set.
Check for the following:
1. Inspect the generator set for loose or damaged parts or wires. Repair or tighten any loose parts before installation.
2. Check the engine oil. Fill, if necessary, with the recommended viscosity and grade of oil. Use synthetic oil, API
(American Petroleum Institute) Service Class SG or higher. See the Operation Manual for additional information.
1.4

Location and Mounting

Install the generator set outdoors near the incoming gas service. The generator set location must allow easy access for
maintenance and service. The required distance from a structure is dependent on state and local codes. See the dimension
drawing in the Drawings and Diagrams section for the minimum clearance from structures and non-combustible materials.
Locate the generator set so that the hot exhaust does not blow on plants or other combustible materials. No plants, shrubs, or
other combustible materials are allowed within 1.2 m (4 ft.) of the exhaust end of the generator set.
Do not install the generator set where exhaust gas could accumulate and seep inside or be drawn into a potentially occupied
building. Furnace and other similar intakes must be at least 3 m (10 ft.) from the exhaust end of the generator set.
DO NOT locate the generator set near patios, decks, play areas, or animal shelters. Keep items such as lawn furniture, toys,
sports equipment, and all combustible materials away from the generator set exhaust outlet.
Remind family members, children, and visitors to use caution near the generator set. Generator sets connected to automatic
transfer switches start automatically during exercise periods and power outages. Some generator set components become
hot when the generator set is running and remain hot for a time after the generator set shuts down.
1.4.1

Mounting Area

Prepare the generator set mounting area. The mounting area must:
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Provide a flat, level surface for the generator set.
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Allow easy access for maintenance and service.
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Support the weight of the generator set with related equipment, such as the battery and mounting pad.
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Support the generator set weight for the lifetime of the generator set.
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Meet applicable building codes.
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Not be subject to flooding.
Clear all combustible materials, including plants and shrubs, building materials, and lawn furniture, from an area at least 1.2 m
(4 ft.) beyond the exhaust end of the generator set. See the dimension drawing in the Drawings and Diagrams section.
The generator set is shipped on an aluminum base. Set the base directly on the mounting area or on an optional concrete
mounting pad.
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