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Safety
Use limits
2.3 Use limits
2.3.1 Intended use
The engines produced by KOHLER are partly completed machinery according to Machinery
Directive 2006/42/EC Article 2 g (only for European Union).
The KOHLER product described in these instructions is intended for use under the following
conditions:
– The engines are intended to supply power to equipment (hydraulic pumps, electric gener‐
ator) and to equipment auxiliaries as specified by customer.
– The engines are intended for installation in machineries.
– The engines must be fixed to the machinery in order to be operated correctly. Engines that
are used within generators as emergency power generator must be firmly connected to the
ground of the operation site.
– Appropriate mounting must be used to reduce the generated vibrations. This mounting must
be approved by KOHLER.
– Optionally, air conditioning compressors and compressed air production can be operated as
auxiliary units.
– The intended operation of the auxiliary units is only possible if indicated and approved by
KOHLER before the engine manufacturing.
– The engines may only be operated in faultless condition.
– The engines may be operated in the speed range set by KOHLER.
– The engines must be fixed to the machine or the corresponding operation site using the
already mounted engine brackets and by applying the corresponding tightening specifica‐
tions. Non-original mounts and bearing arrangements must be approved by KOHLER to
ensure proper operation.
– The operation of the engines is only permissible in areas inaccessible to the public and
protected by an enclosure or compartment cover.
– Engines used as emergency generator must be protected by covers to reduce hazards due to
rotating and moving parts.
– The engines may be operated in closed rooms only along with adequate ventilation, an
exhaust extraction system, or with a flue gas discharge into the atmosphere.
– The conditions prescribed by the manufacturer of the machinery in which the engines have
been installed are also part of intended use.
– The engines must only be installed by personnel who have been trained and familiarized
herewith and are aware of the dangers.
– Unauthorized changes on the engines or their components void all warranties and liability of
KOHLER for resulting property damage or personal injury.
– Interference with the injection and control system may influence the power and exhaust gas
parameters of the engines, meaning that compliance with statutory environmental require‐
ments is no longer assured. Any resulting damage, injuries, or environmental impacts are
placed solely on the user.
Any other use above and beyond this is considered to be improper use. In this case, KOHLER is
not liable for any damage. The risk is borne solely by the user.
2.3.2 Foreseeable misuse
The use of an engine under conditions or for purposes not intended by KOHLER, but which can
happen, induced by the engine in combination with, or as a result of, common human behavior,
is considered as reasonably foreseeable misuse. It includes, but is not limited to the following:
– Drive of not specified machinery
– Overload of the engine
– Use of different applications and conditions rather than those specified
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