Kohler 12RESM1 Installation Manual

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Page 1 Installation Residential/Commercial Generator Sets Models: 12RESM1 12/17/18RESL 12/17/18RESNT 12/18RESHD Controller: DC-RET Digital Control TP-6516 4/09d...
Page 2: Product Identification Information
California Proposition 65 WARNING Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Product Identification Information Generator Set Identification Numbers Engine Identification Record the product identification numbers from the Record the product identification information from the generator set nameplate(s).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Product Identification Information ............Safety Precautions and Instructions .
Page 4 Notes TP-6516 4/09...
Page 5: Safety Precautions And Instructions
Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Accidental Starting 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, or maintained. To prevent accidents be Explosion. aware of potential dangers and act Can cause severe injury or death.
Page 6: Exhaust System
Battery gases. Explosion can cause Servicing the fuel system. A flash Carbon monoxide symptoms. severe injury or death. Battery gases fire can cause severe injury or death. Carbon monoxide can cause severe can cause an explosion. Do not smoke Do not smoke or permit flames or nausea, fainting, or death.
Page 7 Hazardous Noise Short circuits. Hazardous CAUTION voltage/current can cause severe injury or death. Short circuits can CAUTION cause bodily injury and/or equipment damage. Do not contact electrical connections with tools or jewelry while making adjustments repairs. Remove all jewelry before servicing the Welding the generator set.
Page 8: Hot Parts
Hot Parts WARNING Hot engine and exhaust system. Can cause severe injury or death. Do not work on the generator set until it cools. Servicing the exhaust system. Hot parts can cause severe injury or death. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and exhaust system components become extremely hot during operation.
Page 9: Introduction
This manual provides installation instructions for 12, 17, Information in this publication represents data available and 18 kW residential/commercial generator sets at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to equipped with the Kohlerr DC-RET Digital Control. change this publication and the products represented...
Page 10 Control detail, top view See control detail ADV-7341A-B 1. Muffler 14. Oil drain hose 2. Oil check 15. Nameplate location (on base) 3. Oil fill 16. Oil drain valve 4. Air cleaner 17. Exhaust outlet 5. Spark plug locations (both sides) 18.
Page 11: Service Assistance
Phone: (86) 10 6518 7950 KohlerPower.com. (86) 10 6518 7951 (86) 10 6518 7952 Look at the labels and stickers on your Kohler product Fax: (86) 10 6518 7955 or review the appropriate literature or documents included with the product.
Page 12 Notes TP-6516 4/09...
Page 13: Section 1 Installation
Section 1 Installation 1.1 General 1.3 Generator Set Inspection Have an authorized distributor/dealer install the Complete a thorough inspection of the generator set. generator set outdoors according to the instructions in Check for the following: this manual. The generator set installation must comply 1.
Page 14 Figure 1-2 Generator Set Mounting Details and Dimensions, 12 kW Models, ADV-7466, Sheet 1 Section 1 Installation TP-6516 4/09...
Page 15 Figure 1-3 Generator Set Clearances, 12 kW Models, ADV-7466, Sheet 2 TP-6516 4/09 Section 1 Installation...
Page 16 Figure 1-4 Generator Set Mounting Details and Dimensions, 17/18 kW Models, ADV-7341-B, Sheet 1 Section 1 Installation TP-6516 4/09...
Page 17 Figure 1-5 Generator Set Clearances, 17/18 kW Models, ADV-7341-B, Sheet 2 TP-6516 4/09 Section 1 Installation...
Page 18: Exhaust Requirements
1.4.1 Exhaust Requirements WARNING Carbon monoxide. cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. GM51561 1. Exhaust outlet exhaust system must 2. Alternator air intake (both sides) leakproof and routinely inspected. 3. Engine air intake Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can cause Figure 1-7 Cooling Air Intake and Exhaust severe nausea, fainting, or death.
Page 19: Fuel Requirements
1.6 Fuel Requirements Fuel Consumption at % Rated Load Natural Gas, m /hr. (cfh) The generator set operates using natural gas or LP 100% 5.9 (209) vapor fuel. The generator set is EPA-certified for both 4.8 (168) natural gas and LP vapor fuels. 3.6 (127) The fuel system installation must comply with the NEC (85)
Page 20: Fuel Pipe Size
1.6.2 Fuel Pipe Size 1.7 Fuel Conversion Ensure that the natural gas pipe size and length meet The multi-fuel system allows conversion from natural the specifications in Figure 1-13 or Figure 1-14. gas to LP vapor (or vice-versa) in the field while Measure the pipe length from the primary gas pressure maintaining emissions-standard compliance.
Page 21 Procedure to Convert from NG to LP 6. Place the orifice into the hose fitting. Figure 1-16. 1. Place the generator set master switch in the OFF position. 2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger. 3. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (--) lead first.
Page 22: Electrical Connections
9. Connect and turn on the new fuel supply. NOTICE Canadian installations only. For standby service connect 10. Check that the generator set master switch is in the the output of the generator set to a suitably rated transfer OFF position. switch in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1.
Page 23: Remote Start Connection
GND inside the controller compartment. 12 kW ADV-7466 Kohler generator sets are shipped with the generator neutral attached to the generator in the junction box. 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.
Page 24: Battery
1.9 Battery Battery gases. Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do not smoke or permit flames or sparks to occur near a battery at any time, particularly when it is charging. Do not dispose of a battery in a WARNING fire.
Page 25 Note: The generator set will not start and circuit board Battery Installation Procedure damage may occur if the battery is connected in 1. Ensure that the starting battery is fully charged reverse. before placing the battery in service. Figure 1-22 shows the location of the engine starting 2.
Page 26: Carburetor Heater (Optional)
1.10 Carburetor Heater (optional) battery compartment. Figure 1-22 Figure 1-24. Plug the carburetor heater into an outlet Have accessories installed by an authorized distributor/ that supplies continuous 120 VAC power. dealer or a licensed electrician. Follow the installation Note: Do not place the heater thermostat inside the instructions provided with each kit.
Page 27: Prestart Installation Check
Complete instructions. and sign the startup notification form and return copies to Kohler Co. and the distributor/dealer as instructed on Air Inlets. Check for clean and unobstructed air inlets. the form. Battery. Check for tight battery connections. Consult Standby systems not registered within 60 days of the battery manufacturer’s instructions regarding...
Page 28 Notes Section 1 Installation TP-6516 4/09...
Page 29: Section 2 Wiring Diagrams
Section 2 Wiring Diagrams Figure 2-1 lists the wiring diagram drawing numbers and drawing references. Drawing Number Wiring Diagram Description Reference Page Schematic Diagram, 12 kW Models ADV-7351 Figure 2-2 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, 12 kW Models GM52471 Figure 2-3 Schematic Diagram, 17/18 kW Models ADV-7353 Figure 2-4 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, 17/18 kW Models...
Page 30 Figure 2-2 Schematic Diagram, 12 kW Models, ADV-7351 Section 2 Wiring Diagrams TP-6516 4/09...
Page 31 Figure 2-3 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, 12 kW Models, GM52471 TP-6516 4/09 Section 2 Wiring Diagrams...
Page 32 Figure 2-4 Schematic Diagram, Single Phase, 17/18 kW Models, ADV-7353 Section 2 Wiring Diagrams TP-6516 4/09...
Page 33 Figure 2-5 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, Single Phase, 17/18 kW Models, GM52541 TP-6516 4/09 Section 2 Wiring Diagrams...
Page 34 Notes Section 2 Wiring Diagrams TP-6516 4/09...
Page 35: Appendix A Abbreviations
Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere cubic feet per minute est. estimated ABDC after bottom dead center center of gravity E-Stop emergency stop alternating current cubic inch displacement etc. et cetera (and so forth) analog to digital centerline...
Page 36 Motoren-und Turbinen-Union read only memory kilobyte (2 bytes) megawatt rot. rotate, rotating KBus Kohler communication protocol milliwatt revolutions per minute μF kilogram microfarad right side kg/cm kilograms per square N, norm. normal (power source) remote terminal unit...
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Page 38 Notes TP-6516 4/09...
Page 40 For the nearest sales/service outlet in the US and Canada, phone 1-800-544-2444 KohlerPower.com Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters TP-6516 4/09d 7 Jurong Pier Road Singapore 619159 E 2007, 2008, 2009 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved. Phone (65) 6264-6422, Fax (65) 6264-6455...

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