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Kohler 38RCL Manual

Kohler 38RCL Manual (112 pages)

Residential/Light Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Inverter | Size: 3.57 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
5
Introduction
11
List of Related Materials
11
Service Assistance
12
Section 1 Specifications
13
Introduction
13
Controller Specifications
13
Engine Service
13
Engine Specifications
13
Alternator Specifications
13
Torque Specifications
13
Service Views
14
Section 2 Scheduled Maintenance
17
General Maintenance
17
Service Schedule
18
Lubrication System
19
Oil Specifications
19
Oil Check
19
Oil Additions
19
Oil and Filter Change
19
Air Cleaner
20
Exhaust System
21
Ignition System
22
Battery
24
Checking Electrolyte Level
25
Checking Specific Gravity
25
Fuel System Maintenance
26
Section 3 Controller
27
Introduction
27
Sitetech Software
27
Controller Parameters
28
Controller Parameters Table
28
Notes on Selected Parameters
28
Controller Firmware
41
Controller Replacement
42
Controller Setup
44
Voltage Calibration
47
Calibration Using the RDC2 Controller Keypad and Menus
47
Calibration Using Sitetech
49
Setting the Oncue Password
51
Section 4 Cooling System
53
General
53
Clean Radiator Fins and Inspect Hoses
54
Engine Thermostat
54
Cooling System Inspection
55
Checking and Filling Coolant
55
Draining Cooling System
55
Flushing and Cleaning
55
Filling Cooling System
56
Pressure Cap
56
Cooling Fans
57
Fan Operation
57
Fan Troubleshooting Guide
58
Section 5 Troubleshooting
59
Introduction
59
Theory of Operation, Electronic Start Sequence
59
Initial Checks
59
Circuit Protection
60
Line Circuit Breaker
60
Fuses
60
Controller Internal Circuit Protection
60
Fuel System Troubleshooting
60
Controller Service Access
61
Fault Messages
61
Status Messages
67
Generator Set Troubleshooting
70
Controller Troubleshooting
74
Section 6 Component Testing and Adjustment
75
Theory of Operation
75
Alternator Excitation Troubleshooting
75
Low to no Voltage Operation
76
Erratic Voltage Regulation
77
Overvoltage Condition
77
LED Optic Board Test Procedure
77
Voltage Connections
79
Additional Alternator Service Information
79
Voltage Adjustments
79
Voltage Adjustments Using Sitetech
80
Voltage Regulator Average Voltage Adjustment
80
Volts/Hz Slope and Cut-In Frequency
82
Voltage Regulator Gain
82
Frequency Adjustment
83
Engine Speed Governor Settings
83
Hunting/Surging
83
Generator Set Switches
85
Engine Compartment Air Temperature Sensor
85
Other Switches and Sensors
85
Fuel Systems
86
Fuel Solenoid Valves
87
Checking the Fuel Pressure
87
Fuel Conversion Procedures
88
Section 7 Disassembly/Reassembly
89
Introduction
89
Initial Steps
89
Enclosure
90
Connection Box
92
Other Components
93
Alternator
94
Section 8 Diagrams and Drawings
95
Appendix A Abbreviations
101
Appendix B Common Hardware Application Guidelines
103
Appendix C General Torque Specifications
104
Appendix D Common Hardware Identification
105
Appendix E Common Hardware List
106

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Kohler 38RCL Operation

Kohler 38RCL Operation (72 pages)

Residential/Light Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Portable Generator | Size: 1.04 MB

Table of Contents

Product Identification Information
2
Table of Contents
3
Safety Precautions and Instructions
5
Introduction
9
Service Assistance
11
Section 1 Service Views
13
Section 2 Generator Set Operation
15
Operating Area
15
Prestart Checklist
15
Exercising the Generator Set
17
Generator Set Operation
17
Local Starting and Stopping
17
Automatic Starting and Stopping
17
Remote Starting and Stopping
17
Engine Start Crank Cycle
17
Engine Cooldown
17
Automatic Operation with Model RXT Transfer Switch
18
Automatic Operation with Other Transfer Switches
18
Exercise
18
Unloaded Cycle Exercise with Complete System Diagnostics
18
Unloaded Full-Speed Exercise
19
Loaded Full-Speed Exercise (with RXT Only)
19
Shutdown During Exercise
19
Power Failure During Exercise
20
Exerciser Reset
20
Setting the Exerciser at Power-Up
20
Changing the Exercise Setting
20
Faults
23
Warnings
23
Shutdowns
23
ATS Communication Errors
23
Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown
23
Event Log
26
Model RXT Transfer Switch Operation
26
Source Availability
26
ATS Control Sequence of Operation
27
Time Delays
27
ATS Load Control Relay Time Delay
27
Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation
29
RDC2 Generator Set/Transfer Switch Controller
29
Controls and Indicators
29
Controller Keypad
30
LED Indicators
30
LCD Display
31
Controller Power
32
Battery Charging
32
Changing Settings
32
Controller Menus
34
Main Menu
34
Overview Menu
35
Engine Metering Menu
35
Generator Metering Menu
36
Generator Set Information Menu
37
Genset Run Time Menu
37
Genset System Menu
38
ATS Status Menu
39
ATS Configuration Menu
40
Date and Time Menu
41
Networking Information Menus
42
Networking Status Submenu
43
Networking Configuration Submenu (Oncue Plus Password)
44
RBUS Information Submenu
45
Remote Devices Submenu
46
Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Menus
47
Load Control Menus
48
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance
49
General Maintenance
49
Service Schedule
51
Lubrication System
52
Oil Specifications
52
Oil Check
52
Oil Additions
52
Oil and Filter Change
52
Air Cleaner
54
Exhaust System
55
Cooling System
56
Checking and Filling Coolant
56
Cooling System Inspection
56
Draining Cooling System
56
Flushing and Cleaning
57
Filling Cooling System
57
Ignition System
57
Battery
60
Checking Electrolyte Level
61
Checking Specific Gravity
61
Storage Procedure
62
Section 5 Troubleshooting
63
Introduction
63
USB Port
63
Fault Messages
63
Circuit Protection
63
Load Circuit Breaker
63
Fuses
63
Controller Internal Circuit Protection
63
Generator Set Troubleshooting
64
Controller Troubleshooting
65
Appendix A Abbreviations
67

Kohler 38RCL Manual

Kohler 38RCL Manual (72 pages)

Residential/Light Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Inverter | Size: 1.03 MB

Table of Contents

Product Identification Information

2
- Table of Contents
  3
Safety Precautions and Instructions

5
Introduction

9
Service Assistance

11
Section 1 Service Views

13
Section 2 Generator Set Operation

15
- Operating Area
  15
- Prestart Checklist
  15
- Exercising the Generator Set
  17
- Generator Set Operation
  17
- Exercise
  18
- Faults
  23
  - Warnings
    23
  - Shutdowns
    23
  - ATS Communication Errors
    23
  - Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown
    23
  - Event Log
    26
- Model RXT Transfer Switch Operation
  26
  - Source Availability
    26
  - ATS Control Sequence of Operation
    27
  - Time Delays
    27
  - ATS Load Control Relay Time Delay
    27
Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation

29
- RDC2 Generator Set/Transfer Switch Controller
  29
- Controls and Indicators
  29
  - Controller Keypad
    30
  - LED Indicators
    30
  - LCD Display
    31
- Controller Power
  32
- Battery Charging
  32
- Changing Settings
  32
- Controller Menus
  34
- Main Menu
  34
- Overview Menu
  35
- Engine Metering Menu
  35
- Generator Metering Menu
  36
- Generator Set Information Menu
  37
- Genset Run Time Menu
  37
- Genset System Menu
  38
- ATS Status Menu
  39
- ATS Configuration Menu
  40
- Date and Time Menu
  41
- Networking Information Menus
  42
- Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Menus
  47
- Load Control Menus
  48
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance

49
- General Maintenance
  49
- Service Schedule
  51
- Lubrication System
  52
  - Oil Specifications
    52
  - Oil Check
    52
  - Oil Additions
    52
  - Oil and Filter Change
    52
- Air Cleaner
  54
- Exhaust System
  55
- Cooling System
  56
  - Checking and Filling Coolant
    56
  - Cooling System Inspection
    56
  - Draining Cooling System
    56
  - Flushing and Cleaning
    57
  - Filling Cooling System
    57
- Ignition System
  57
- Battery
  60
  - Checking Electrolyte Level
    61
  - Checking Specific Gravity
    61
- Storage Procedure
  62
Section 5 Troubleshooting

63
- Introduction
  63
- USB Port
  63
- Fault Messages
  63
- Circuit Protection
  63
  - Load Circuit Breaker
    63
  - Fuses
    63
  - Controller Internal Circuit Protection
    63
- Generator Set Troubleshooting
  64
- Controller Troubleshooting
  65
Appendix A Abbreviations

67

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Kohler 38RCL Operation Manual

Kohler 38RCL Operation Manual (64 pages)

Residential/Light Commercial Generator Sets

Brand: Kohler | Category: Inverter | Size: 1.86 MB

Table of Contents

Product Identification Information

2
- Table of Contents
  3
Safety Precautions and Instructions

5
Introduction

9
Service Assistance

11
Section 1 Service Views

13
Section 2 Generator Set Operation

15
- Operating Area
  15
- Prestart Checklist
  15
- Exercising the Generator Set
  16
- Generator Set Operation
  16
- Exercise
  17
- Faults
  22
  - Warnings
    22
  - Shutdowns
    22
  - ATS Communication Errors
    22
  - Resetting the Controller after a Fault Shutdown
    22
  - Event Log
    25
- Model RXT Transfer Switch Operation
  25
  - Source Availability
    25
  - ATS Control Sequence of Operation
    26
  - Time Delays
    26
  - ATS Load Control Relay Time Delay
    26
Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation

27
- RDC2 Generator Set/Transfer Switch Controller
  27
- Controls and Indicators
  27
  - Controller Keypad
    28
  - LED Indicators
    28
  - LCD Display
    29
- Controller Power
  30
- Battery Charging
  30
- Changing Settings
  30
- Controller Menus
  32
- Main Menu
  32
- Overview Menu
  33
- Engine Metering Menu
  33
- Generator Metering Menu
  34
- Generator Set Information Menu
  35
- Genset Run Time Menu
  35
- Genset System Menu
  36
- ATS Status Menu
  37
- ATS Configuration Menu
  38
- Date and Time Menu
  39
- Networking Information Menus
  40
- Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Menus
  45
- Load Control Menus
  46
Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance

47
- General Maintenance
  47
- Service Schedule
  48
- Lubrication System
  49
  - Oil Specifications
    49
  - Oil Check
    49
  - Oil Additions
    49
  - Oil and Filter Change
    49
- Air Cleaner
  50
- Exhaust System
  51
- Cooling System
  51
  - Checking and Filling Coolant
    51
  - Cooling System Inspection
    52
  - Draining Cooling System
    52
  - Flushing and Cleaning
    52
  - Filling Cooling System
    52
- Ignition System
  53
- Battery
  54
- Storage Procedure
  55
Section 5 Troubleshooting

57
- Introduction
  57
- USB Port
  57
- Fault Messages
  57
- Circuit Protection
  57
  - Load Circuit Breaker
    57
  - Fuses
    57
  - Controller Internal Circuit Protection
    57
- Generator Set Troubleshooting
  58
- Controller Troubleshooting
  59
Appendix A Abbreviations

61

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