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Kohler 12RESV Installation Manual

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Residential/Commercial Generator Sets
Models:
8/10/12RESV
8/10/12RESVL
Controllers:
RDC2
DC2
TP-6984
5/17a

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  • Page 1 Installation Residential/Commercial Generator Sets Models: 8/10/12RESV 8/10/12RESVL Controllers: RDC2 TP-6984 5/17a...
  • Page 2 State of California to to cause cancer, birth defects, or other cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. reproductive harm. Kohler strongly recommends that only factory-authorized distributors or dealers install and service the generator. Product Identification Information...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Precautions and Instructions ............Introduction .
  • Page 4 Notes TP-6984 5/17a...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions

    Safety Precautions and Instructions Accidental Starting IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer WARNING switches, switchgear, and accessories, can cause bodily harm and pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, maintained. To prevent accidents be Explosion. Can cause severe injury or death. aware of potential dangers and act safely.
  • Page 6 Battery gases. Explosion can cause Servicing the air cleaner. A sudden Generator set operation. Carbon severe injury or death. Battery gases backfire can cause severe injury or monoxide can cause severe nausea, can cause an explosion. Do not smoke death. Do not operate the generator fainting, or death.
  • Page 7 Fuel System Hazardous Noise WARNING CAUTION WARNING Hazardous voltage. Backfeed to the utility system can cause property damage, severe Hazardous noise. injury, or death. Explosive fuel vapors. Can cause hearing loss. Can cause severe injury or death. If the generator set is used for Never operate the generator set standby power, install an automatic Use extreme care when handling,...
  • Page 8 Hot Parts Notice Welding on the generator set. Can cause severe electrical equipment damage. Before welding on the NOTICE WARNING generator set perform the following Canadian installations only. steps: (1) Remove the battery cables, standby service connect the output of negative (--) lead first.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Operation Manual, Generator Set TP-6880 Information in this publication represents data available Operation/Installation Manual, Model at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to RXT Automatic Transfer Switch TP-6807 change this publication and the products represented Operation Manual, OnCuer Plus...

  • Page 10: Service Assistance

    Phone: (86) 10 6518 7950 KOHLERPower.com. (86) 10 6518 7951 (86) 10 6518 7952 Look at the labels and decals on your Kohler product Fax: (86) 10 6518 7955 or review the appropriate literature or documents included with the product.

  • Page 11: Section 1 Installation

    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. Install the equipment in compliance with the National Electrical...

  • Page 12: Lifting

    Operation Manual, for additional information. 10RESV: GM88347--GA8 or higher 10RESVL: GM88347--GA11 or higher 1.4 Location and Mounting 12RESV: GM88347--GA9 or higher 12RESVL: GM88347--GA12 or higher Install the generator set outdoors near the incoming gas service. The generator set location must allow easy Note: If the generator set name plate does not access for maintenance and service.

  • Page 13: Mounting Area

    8RESV(L) 190 (374) enclosure at rated kW, _C (_F) 10/12RESV(L) 106 (224) Note: When installing a concrete mounting pad, the Figure 1-3 Exhaust Flow and Temperature generator set must be secured to the mounting pad to prevent shifting or movement caused by...

  • Page 14: Dimension Drawings

    1.5 Dimension Drawings 1.7 Fuel Requirements See the dimension drawings in Section 3 for the WARNING generator set dimensions, fuel and electric inlet locations, and recommended clearance. 1.6 Access the Air Intake Area The battery, fuel system, and electrical connections are Explosive fuel vapors.

  • Page 15: Fuel Supply

    Add 2.4 m 10RESV/RESVL 179,000 222,500 (8 ft.) to the measured length for each 90 degree elbow. 12RESV/RESVL 216,000 257,500 Compare the total pipe length with the chart in Nominal Fuel Rating, Btu/ft.

  • Page 16: Connecting The Fuel Supply

    Figure 1-8 Holding Fuel Valve to Tighten Fuel sealant. Check for fuel leaks again with the generator Connections set running. Fuel Consumption, m /hr. (cfh) 8RESV/RESVL 10RESV/RESVL 12RESV/RESVL 60 Hz 60 Hz 60 Hz Fuel Type % Load 100% (136)

  • Page 17: Fuel Conversion

    1.8 Fuel Conversion Use the following procedure to convert the fuel system. The procedure includes removing the side panel, The multi-fuel system allows conversion from natural removing the cap from the fuel selector valve, and gas (NG) to LPG (or vice-versa) in the field while making the fuel selection.
  • Page 18 6. Remove the cap from the fuel selector valve. See Figure 1-12. Insert a flat head screwdriver under the lip of the cap and push it upwards. Keep the cap close by as it is needed to switch fuels in the next step.

  • Page 19: Electrical Connections

    1.9 Electrical Connections NOTICE Canadian installations only. For standby service connect the output of the generator set to a suitably rated transfer DANGER switch in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. Have an authorized distributor/dealer or a licensed electrician make the following electrical connections. The electrical installation must comply with the National Electrical Coder (NEC) class 1 wire designation and all Hazardous voltage.

  • Page 20: Grounding

    1.9.1 Grounding 1.9.3 Field-Connection Terminal Block Ground the generator set. The grounding method must The generator set is equipped with a field-connection comply with NEC and local codes. Connect the ground terminal block located in the air inlet area inside the to the generator set ground lug, terminal GND inside the junction box.

  • Page 21: Ac Power Supply

    Procedure 7. When connections to the terminal block are complete, replace the cover plate. 1. Drill holes for the conduit fittings. See Figure 1-16 for the recommended electrical inlet locations. Feed the cables through the openings. 2. Connect the leads from the transfer switch emergency source lugs to the L1 and L2 connections on the generator set terminal block.

  • Page 22: Ats And Accessory Connections

    1.10 ATS and Accessory 1.10.1 Transfer Switch Connection Connections Connect the ATS or remote start/stop switch. Connect the load leads from the generator set to the Emergency WARNING source lugs ATS. Route low-voltage communication leads through separate conduit from the AC power and load leads.
  • Page 23 Engine start connection for other transfer terminal block. See Figure 1-21. Route the engine start switches or a remote start/stop switch leads through separate conduit from the AC power and load leads. Connect the engine start leads from the transfer switch or remote start switch to terminals 3 and 4 on the Generator Set (with engine...

  • Page 24: Communication Cable Specifications

    1.10.2 Communication Cable PWR and COM Connections Specifications For the PWR and COM connections from the generator set to the RXT, PIM and/or load shed kit, use the second RBUS Connections A and B pair in the two-pair communication cable for short runs, or use 12--14 AWG cable for longer runs as shown in For the RBUS communication connections A and B to Figure 1-22.

  • Page 25: System Connections With Accessory Modules

    1.10.3 System Connections with programmable interface module (PIM) and one load shed kit. Accessory Modules See Figure 1-22 for the maximum total cable length with See Figure 1-24 through Figure 1-26 for connection 1, 2, or 3 accessory modules per cable run. options with accessory modules.
  • Page 26 Generator Set 12 VDC RBUS Load Shed Kit RXT* Note: See Section 1.10.2, Cable Specifications for maximum cable lengths. * RXT transfer switch with standard or combined interface/load management board. Do not use a load shed kit with a combined interface board. 1.
  • Page 27 Generator Set 9402 CABLE 12 VDC RBUS 9402 CABLE tp6803 1. Generator Set Terminal Block TB3. See Figure 3-5 for location. Check the decal on the generator set for terminal block connections. 2. Splice 3. Connect all of the shield leads on this end to GROUND at the generator set. Figure 1-25 Multiple Connections to the Generator Set Load Generator Set...

  • Page 28: Battery

    1.11 Battery Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks to occur near a battery at any time, particularly when it is charging. Do not dispose of a battery in a WARNING fire.

  • Page 29: Prestart Installation Check

    1.12 Prestart Installation Check Review the entire installation section. Inspect all wiring and connections to verify that the generator set is ready for operation. Check all items in the following Prestart Checklist. Prestart Checklist 1. To positive (+) terminal on starter solenoid. EZ-273000-J 2.

  • Page 30: Set The Exerciser

    1.13 Set the Exerciser 1.13.2 DC2 Controller To set the exerciser on the DC2 controller, first press Set the exerciser to automatically run the generator set AUTO to place the controller into automatic (standby) on the desired day and time every week or every two mode.

  • Page 31: Oncue Plus Generator Management System

    8RESV(L), 10RESV(L), 12RESV(L) and allows monitoring and control of your generator set from a personal computer, smart phone, or tablet. OnCue Plus can also be configured to send email or text message notifications in the event of a generator set fault.
  • Page 32 Notes Section 1 Installation TP-6984 5/17a...

  • Page 33: Section 2 Accessories

    Output 5 (Relay 5) Cooldown (Programmable) Output 6 (Relay 6) Normal Source Failure (Program- Kohler OnCuer Plus can be used to actively control PIM mable) outputs. See the OnCue Plus Operation Manual for instructions. Figure 2-2 PIM Inputs and Outputs...

  • Page 34: Load Management

    2.3 Load Management system installation complies with all applicable state and local codes. On models 8RESV, 10RESV, and 12RESV, two optional For detailed installation and connection instructions, load management devices are available for use when see TT-1609, provided with the load shed kit, or...

  • Page 35: Carburetor Heater

    120 VAC receptacle provided. Kit Number 120 Volt Kits Voltage 120 VAC 50/60 Hz 10/12RESV(L) Thermostat ON 4 ± 4_C (40 ± 7_F) GM57969 Thermostat OFF 16 ± 3_C (60 ± 5_F) Figure 2-5 Carburetor Heater Specifications 1.
  • Page 36 Notes Section 2 Accessories TP-6984 5/17a...

  • Page 37: Section 3 Drawings And Diagrams

    8RESVL: GM88347--GA10 or higher 10RESV: GM88347--GA8 or higher Figure 3-1 Name Plate 10RESVL: GM88347--GA11 or higher 12RESV: GM88347--GA9 or higher 12RESVL: GM88347--GA12 or higher Note: If the generator set name plate does not display one of the specification numbers set...
  • Page 38 Figure 3-3 Dimension Drawing ADV-8774, Sheet 1 Section 3 Drawings and Diagrams TP-6984 5/17a...
  • Page 39 Figure 3-4 Dimension Drawing ADV-8774, Sheet 2 TP-6984 5/17a Section 3 Drawings and Diagrams...
  • Page 40 Figure 3-5 Dimension Drawing ADV-8774, Sheet 3 Section 3 Drawings and Diagrams TP-6984 5/17a...
  • Page 41 Figure 3-6 Schematic Diagram, ADV-8552 TP-6984 5/17a Section 3 Drawings and Diagrams...
  • Page 42 Figure 3-7 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, GM89012 Section 3 Drawings and Diagrams TP-6984 5/17a...

  • Page 43: Appendix A Abbreviations

    (2 bytes) est. estimated Canadian Electrical Code KBus Kohler communication protocol E-Stop emergency stop cert. certificate, certification, certified kilogram etc. et cetera (and so forth) cubic feet per hour TP-6984 5/17a...
  • Page 44 kg/cm kilograms per square normally closed remote terminal unit centimeter National Electrical Code room temperature vulcanization kilogram-meter NEMA National Electrical read/write kg/m kilograms per cubic meter Manufacturers Association Society of Automotive kilohertz NFPA National Fire Protection Engineers Association kilojoule scfm standard cubic feet per minute newton meter kilometer...
  • Page 48 Singapore 619159 Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455 For the nearest KOHLER authorized installation, service, and sales dealer in the US and Canada: TP-6984 5/17a Call 1-800-544-2444 or visit KOHLERPower.com E 2014, 2015, 2017 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved.

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