Remote Start Connection; Grounding; Battery Charger; Battery - Kohler 12RES Installation Manual

1.8.2

Remote Start Connection

Connect terminals 3 and 4 to the automatic transfer
switch's engine start terminals or to an optional remote
start/stop switch. Route the engine start leads through
separate conduit from the AC power and load leads.
1.8.3

Grounding

Ground the generator set. The grounding method must
comply with NEC and local codes.
grounding cable to the generator set ground lug,
terminal GND inside the controller compartment.
Generator sets are shipped with the generator neutral
bonded (connected) to the generator ground in the
junction box. The requirement for having a bonded
(grounded) or ungrounded neutral is determined by the
type of installation. At installation, the neutral can be
grounded at the generator set or lifted from the ground
stud and isolated if the installation requires an
ungrounded neutral connection at the generator. The
generator set will operate properly with the neutral either
bonded to ground or isolated from ground at the
generator.
Various regulations and site configurations including the
National Electrical Code (NEC), local codes, and the
type of transfer switch used in the application determine
the grounding of the neutral at the generator. NEC
Section 250 is one example that has a very good
explanation of the neutral grounding requirements for
generators.
1.8.4

Battery Charger

A battery charger is factory-installed in the battery
compartment to keep the starting battery fully charged.
The battery charger's DC leads are factory-connected
to the battery. Supply power to the generator set for the
battery charger and carburetor heater as described in
Sections 1.5 and 1.8.1.
Plug the battery charger's power cord into the
receptacle on the bottom of the controller junction box.
Refer to the generator set operation manual for battery
charger operation information.
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1.9 Battery

Connect the
Battery electrolyte is a diluted sulfuric acid. Battery acid
can cause severe injury or death. Battery acid can cause
blindness and burn skin. Always wear splashproof safety
goggles, rubber gloves, and boots when servicing the battery.
Do not open a sealed battery or mutilate the battery case. If
battery acid splashes in the eyes or on the skin, immediately
flush the affected area for 15 minutes with large quantities of
clean water. Seek immediate medical aid in the case of eye
contact. Never add acid to a battery after placing the battery in
service, as this may result in hazardous spattering of battery
acid.
Battery acid cleanup. Battery acid can cause severe
injury or death. Battery acid is electrically conductive and
corrosive. Add 500 g (1 lb.) of bicarbonate of soda (baking
soda) to a container with 4 L (1 gal.) of water and mix the
neutralizing solution. Pour the neutralizing solution on the
spilled battery acid and continue to add the neutralizing
solution to the spilled battery acid until all evidence of a
chemical reaction (foaming) has ceased. Flush the resulting
liquid with water and dry the area.
WARNING
Sulfuric acid in batteries.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Wear protective goggles
clothing. Battery acid may cause
blindness and burn skin.
WARNING
Explosion.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Relays in the battery charger
cause arcs or sparks.
Locate the battery in a well-ventilated
area. Isolate the battery charger from
explosive fumes.
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