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Kohler 20RESA Operation

Kohler 20RESA Operation

Residential/commercial generator sets
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Operation
Residential/Commercial Generator Sets
Models:
14/20RESA
14/20RESAL
20RESC
20RESCL
Controllers:
RDC2
DC2
TP-6804 6/15j

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Summary of Contents for Kohler 20RESA

  • Page 1 Operation Residential/Commercial Generator Sets Models: 14/20RESA 14/20RESAL 20RESC 20RESCL Controllers: RDC2 TP-6804 6/15j...
  • Page 2 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Kohler strongly recommends that only factory-authorized distributors or dealers install and service the generator. Product Identification Information Controller Identification Product identification numbers determine service parts.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Product Identification Information ............. Safety Precautions and Instructions .
  • Page 4 ....... . 5.2.6 Oil Cooler (20RESA/RESAL only) ....... .
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents, continued Exhaust System ............Fuel Regulator Vent Tubes .
  • Page 6 Notes TP-6804 6/15...
  • Page 7 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 8: Exhaust System

    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 9: Fuel System

    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 10: Battery

    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 11: Introduction

    Operation/Installation Manual, Information in this publication represents data available Model RXT Automatic Transfer Switch TP-6807 at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to Operation/Installation Manual, change this publication and the products represented Model RDT Automatic Transfer Switch...
  • Page 12 (14RESA/RESAL) is EM for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe. Genset Model The exhaust emission control system for the CH1000 Spec Number engine (20RESA/RESAL and 20RESC/RESCL) is EM Serial Number for U.S. EPA, California, and Europe. Material Number Service Duty...
  • Page 13 Visit the Kohler Power Systems website at Phone: (86) 21 6288 0500 KOHLERPower.com. Fax: (86) 21 6288 0550 Look at the labels and decals on your Kohler product India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka or review the appropriate literature or documents India Regional Office included with the product.
  • Page 14 Notes Service Assistance TP-6804 6/15...
  • Page 15 The RDC2 and DC2 controllers are designed to interface with and control the Kohler Model RXT 1.2 Engine Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). Do not use the Kohler Model RRT transfer switch with the RDC2 or DC2 The generator set has a four-cycle, twin cylinder, air- controller.
  • Page 16 RDC2 Controller Features Built-in battery charger Six-button keypad Remote two-wire start/stop capability for connection of Model RDT or other transfer switches OFF, AUTO, and RUN pushbuttons Diagnostic messages Select and arrow buttons for access to system configuration and adjustment menus Displays diagnostic messages for the engine, LED indicators for OFF, AUTO, and RUN modes generator, Model RXT transfer switch,...
  • Page 17 DC2 Controller Features Automatic start with programmed cranking cycle Four-button keypad: OFF, AUTO, RUN, and Exercise modes EXERCISE pushbuttons Unloaded weekly exercise with complete system LED indicators for OFF, AUTO, and RUN modes diagnostics Unloaded full-speed exercise LCD display: Loaded full-speed exercise (Model RXT ATS Two lines x 16 characters per line required) Backlit display with adjustable contrast for...
  • Page 18 20RESA/20RESAL 20RESC/RESCL recommended for improved cold starting in locations Note: The load management devices are only where the ambient temperature drops below --18_C compatible with single-phase generator sets.
  • Page 19 1.7.6 Concrete Mounting Pads generator set to shut down immediately. The generator controller displays an emergency stop shutdown Kohler offers optional concrete mounting pads that are message after the button is pressed. custom-designed Model 14RESA/RESAL, 20RESA/RESAL, and 20RESC/RESCL generator sets.
  • Page 20: 15. Line Circuit Breaker

    1.8 Service Views ENCLOSURE PANELS REMOVED TO SHOW DETAIL BACK DETAIL ADV-8424 ADV-8754 1. Hinged inner cover 17. RDC2 or DC2 controller 2. Hinged roof 18. Field-connection terminal block (behind panel) 3. Air intake 19. Fuel block or fuel jet location (inside hose fitting) 4.

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