Accessories; Carburetor Heater; Programmable Interface Module (Pim); Load Control Module (Lcm) - Kohler 8RESV Operation

1.8 Accessories

The following optional accessories are offered for the
RESV and RESVL generator sets.
1.8.1

Carburetor Heater

An optional carburetor heater is recommended for
improved cold starting in locations where the ambient
temperature drops below 0_C (32_F). The carburetor
heater prevents condensation and carburetor icing. The
heater requires a continuous source of 120 VAC power.
1.8.2 Programmable Interface Module
(PIM)
The optional Programmable Interface Module (PIM)
provides two programmable
programmable dry contact outputs for connection to
customer-supplied equipment.
controlled by the RDC2 controller, and can also be
controlled remotely using the OnCuer Plus program.
The PIM is mounted in a NEMA 3R aluminum enclosure,
which can be mounted indoors or outdoors. See the
installation instructions provided with the PIM.
1.8.3

Load Control Module (LCM)

The optional Load Control Module (LCM) provides an
automatic load management system to comply with
Section 702.5 of NEC 2008. The installer is responsible
for ensuring that the power system installation complies
with all applicable state and local codes.
The LCM automatically manages up to six residential
loads. Four power relays are provided for management
of non-essential secondary loads, and two relays are
available to control two independent air conditioner
loads.
The LCM is controlled by the RDC2/DC2 controller. The
load on the generator set is monitored, and loads are
added or shed in the order of their priority. See
specification sheet G6-120 and the LCM installation
instructions for more information.
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inputs and six
The outputs are
1.8.4

Load Shed Kit

The optional Load Shed Kit functions in a similar fashion
as the Load Control Module (LCM) and provides an
automatic load management system to comply with
Section 702.5 of NEC 2008. The installer is responsible
for ensuring that the power system installation complies
with all applicable state and local codes.
The Load Shed Kit automatically manages up to six
residential loads, four customer-supplied power relays
and two relays to control two independent air
conditioner loads.
The Load Shed Kit is controlled by the RDC2/DC2
controller. The load on the generator set is monitored,
and loads are added or shed in the order of their priority.
See specification sheet G11-124 and installation
instructions TT-1609 for more information.
Either a Model RDT or Model RXT transfer switch is
required for the load shed kit installation. The load shed
kit mounts inside the Model RDT or Model RXT transfer
switch enclosure and is available for single-phase
generators sets only.
Note: Do not install both a load shed kit and a load
control module (LCM) on the same system.
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