Kohler 15/30RES Service Manual page 9

Welding on the generator set. Can
cause severe electrical equipment
damage. Before welding on the
generator set perform the following
steps: (1) Remove the battery cables,
negative (--) lead first. (2) Disconnect
all engine electronic control module
(ECM) connectors. (3) Disconnect all
generator set controller and voltage
regulator circuit board connectors.
(4) Disconnect the engine battery-
charging alternator connections.
(5) Attach the weld ground connection
close to the weld location.
Installing the battery
Hazardous voltage can
severe injury or death.
ungrounded battery charger
cause electrical shock. Connect the
battery charger enclosure to the ground
of a permanent wiring system. As an
alternative, install an
grounding conductor with
conductors and connect it to the
equipment grounding terminal or the
lead on the battery charger. Install the
battery charger as prescribed in the
equipment manual. Install the battery
charger in compliance with local codes
and ordinances.
Testing live electrical
Hazardous voltage or current can
cause severe injury or death. Have
trained and qualified personnel take
diagnostic measurements
circuits. Use adequately rated test
equipment with electrically insulated
probes and follow the instructions of the
test equipment manufacturer when
performing voltage tests. Observe the
following precautions when performing
voltage tests: (1) Remove all jewelry.
(2) Stand on a dry, approved electrically
insulated mat. (3) Do not touch the
enclosure or components inside the
enclosure. (4) Be prepared for the
system to operate automatically.
(600 volts and under)
High voltage test.
voltage can cause severe injury or
death. Follow the instructions of the
test equipment manufacturer when
performing high-voltage tests on the
rotor or stator. An improper test
procedure can damage equipment or
lead to generator set failure.
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Connecting the battery and the
battery charger. Hazardous voltage
can cause severe injury or death.
Reconnect
positive to positive and negative to
negative, to avoid electrical shock and
damage to the battery charger and
battery(ies).
electrician install the battery(ies).
Short
voltage/current can cause severe
injury or death. Short circuits can
cause bodily injury and/or equipment
damage.
charger. connections with tools or jewelry while
cause making
An Remove all jewelry before servicing the
may equipment.
Engine block heater.
voltage can cause severe injury or
death. The engine block heater can
equipment
cause electrical shock. Remove the
circuit
engine block heater plug from the
electrical outlet before working on the
block heater electrical connections.
Electrical backfeed to the utility.
Hazardous backfeed voltage can
cause severe injury or death. Install
a transfer switch in standby power
installations to prevent the connection
circuits.
of standby and other sources of power.
Electrical
electrical system can cause severe
injury or death to utility personnel
of live
working on power lines.
Moving Parts
Airborne particles.
Can cause
Hazardous
blindness.
Wear protective goggles and clothing
when using power tools, hand tools,
or compressed air.
the battery correctly,
Have a qualified
circuits. Hazardous
Do not contact electrical
adjustments or repairs.
Hazardous
backfeed into a utility
WARNING
severe injury or
Servicing the generator set when it
is operating. Exposed moving parts
can cause severe injury or death.
Keep hands, feet, hair, clothing, and
test leads away from the belts and
pulleys when the generator set is
running. Replace guards, screens, and
covers before operating the generator
set.
Heavy Equipment
WARNING
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Lift the generator set using lifting bars
inserted through the lifting holes on
the skid.
Hot Parts
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do not work on the generator set until
it cools.
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