Kohler 14RESA Manual page 118

6.12 Fuel Conversion
WARNING
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
Disabling the generator set.
cause severe injury or death.
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
WARNING
Explosive fuel vapors.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Use extreme care when handling,
storing, and using fuels.
The fuel system. Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe
injury or death. Vaporized fuels are highly explosive. Use
extreme care when handling and storing fuels. Store fuels in a
well-ventilated area away from spark-producing equipment
and out of the reach of children. Never add fuel to the tank
while the engine is running because spilled fuel may ignite on
contact with hot parts or from sparks. Do not smoke or permit
flames or sparks to occur near sources of spilled fuel or fuel
vapors. Keep the fuel lines and connections tight and in good
condition. Do not replace flexible fuel lines with rigid lines. Use
flexible sections to avoid fuel line breakage caused by
vibration. Do not operate the generator set in the presence of
fuel leaks, fuel accumulation, or sparks. Repair fuel systems
before resuming generator set operation.
118 Section 6 Component Testing and Adjustment
the generator set.
Accidental starting can
Before working on the
Gas fuel leaks. Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe
injury or death. Fuel leakage can cause an explosion. Check
the LPG vapor or natural gas fuel system for leakage by using
a soap and water solution with the fuel system test pressurized
to 6--8 ounces per square inch (10--14 inches water column).
Do not use a soap solution containing either ammonia or
chlorine because both prevent bubble formation. A successful
test depends on the ability of the solution to bubble.
The multi-fuel system allows conversion from natural
gas to LPG (or vice-versa) in the field while maintaining
emissions-standard compliance. A trained technician
or an authorized distributor/dealer can convert the fuel
system.
After converting the fuel system, change the Fuel Type
setting on the controller. See the Operation Manual for
instructions to change settings at the controller, or use a
personal (laptop) computer and Kohlerr SiteTecht
software to change the setting.
Rating Change
Converting the fuel will change the generator set rating.
See the generator set specification sheet for ratings with
natural gas and LP. Order a new nameplate with the
updated rating and fuel information from an authorized
distributor/dealer, if necessary. Provide the following
information from the original nameplate:
D Model Number
D Spec Number
D Serial Number
D Fuel (original and new)
D kW
Attach the new nameplate over the old one. Do NOT
cover the UL listing information on the old nameplate.
6.12.1 Fuel Conversion, 14RESA/RESAL
Equipped with Fuel Block
Two fuel connections on the fuel block allow field-
conversion between natural gas and LPG vapor. The
fuel metering valves are factory-set and sealed to
comply with applicable emission standards and to
provide the best possible hot and cold starting.
Note: Do not adjust the factory-sealed fuel-metering
adjustments on the fuel block. Changing the fuel-
metering adjustments may violate federal or state
laws.
Use the following procedure to convert from natural gas
(NG) to LPG vapor. See Figure 6-26 for the fuel system
component locations.
D kVA
D Amps
D Volts
D Hz
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