Circuit Breaker Installation - Kohler 6EKOD Installation Manual

WARNING
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
are in place.
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. Never contact
electrical leads or appliances when standing in water or on wet
ground because these conditions increase the risk of
electrocution.
Short circuits. Hazardous voltage/current can cause
severe injury or death. Short circuits can cause bodily injury
and/or equipment damage.
connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments or
repairs. Remove all jewelry before servicing the equipment.
Electrical backfeed to the utility. Hazardous backfeed
voltage can cause severe injury or death. Connect the
generator set to the building/marina electrical system only
through an approved device and after the building/marina
main switch is turned off. Backfeed connections can cause
severe injury or death to utility personnel working on power
lines and/or personnel near the work area. Some states and
localities prohibit unauthorized connection to the utility
electrical system. Install a ship-to-shore transfer switch to
prevent interconnection of the generator set power and shore
power.
TP-6773 5/12a
Moving parts.
Electrically ground the
Do not contact electrical
6.2.2

Circuit Breaker Installation

1. Place the generator set master switch in the OFF
position.
2. Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
3. Remove the screws and remove the access cover.
4. Remove the screws and nuts to remove the circuit
breaker cover plate. Save the mounting hardware.
5. Install the circuit breaker from the inside of the
cutout panel and mount it using existing screws
removed in step 4. Position the circuit breaker with
the ON in the normal upright position or to the left
side. Cover the cutout opening, if applicable, with
the circuit breaker cover plate. Use existing screws
to mount the cover plate. See Figure 6-4.
6. See Section 8 for voltage reconnection.
Note: Kohlerr marine diesel generator sets are
fully frequency adjustable and voltage
reconnectable. To determine reconnection
options, check the model's specification
sheet.
7. Install insulation boots over stator lead terminals if
the kit includes insulation boots.
Note: See Section 8 for wiring instructions.
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