Page 2 - WARNING; California Proposition 65; Product Identification Information; Generator Set Identification Numbers; Engine Identification
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicalsknown to the State of California to cause cancer, birthdefects, or other reproductive harm. WARNING California Proposition 65 Product Identification Information Generator Set Identification Numbers Record the product identification numbers from theg...
Page 3 - Table of Contents
Table of Contents TP-6516 4/09 Table of Contents 3 Product Identification Information 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Precautions and Instructions 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Notes
Page 5 - Safety Precautions and Instructions; Accidental Starting; Battery
TP-6516 4/09 5 Safety Precautions and Instructions Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer switches, switchgear, and accessories,can cause bodily harm and poselife-threatening danger when improperly installed,...
Page 6 - Exhaust System; Fuel System
TP-6516 4/09 6 Safety Precautions and Instructions Battery gases. Explosion can causesevere injury or death. Battery gases can cause an explosion. Do not smokeor permit flames or sparks to occur neara battery at any time, particularly whenit is charging. Do not dispose of a battery in a fire. To pre...
Page 7 - Hazardous Noise
TP-6516 4/09 7 Safety Precautions and Instructions Hazardous Noise Hazardous noise.Can cause hearing loss. Never operate the generator setwithout a muffler or with a faultyexhaust system. CAUTION Engine noise. Hazardous noise cancause hearing loss. Generator sets not equipped with sound enclosuresca...
Page 8 - Hot Parts; Notice
TP-6516 4/09 8 Safety Precautions and Instructions Hot Parts Hot engine and exhaust system.Can cause severe injury or death. Do not work on the generator set untilit cools. WARNING Servicing the exhaust system. Hotparts can cause severe injury ordeath. Do not touch hot engine parts. The engine and e...
Page 9 - Introduction
TP-6516 4/09 9 Introduction This manual provides installation instructions for 12, 17,and 18 kW residential/commercial generator setsequipped with the Kohler r DC-RET Digital Control. Refer to TP-6517, Operation Manual, for generator setoperation and maintenance instructions. The generator set is ap...
Page 11 - Service Assistance
TP-6516 4/09 11 Service Assistance For professional advice on generator set powerrequirements and conscientious service, please contactyour nearest Kohler distributor or dealer. D Consult the Yellow Pages under the heading Generators—Electric. D Visit the Kohler Power Systems website at KohlerPower....
Page 13 - Section 1 Installation; Generator Set Inspection
TP-6516 4/09 13 Section 1 Installation Section 1 Installation 1.1 General Have an authorized distributor/dealer install thegenerator set outdoors according to the instructions inthis manual. The generator set installation must complywith the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local coderequirements....
Page 18 - Exhaust Requirements
TP-6516 4/09 18 Section 1 Installation 1.4.1 Exhaust Requirements Carbon monoxide.Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely inspected. WARNING Generator set operation. Carbon monoxide can causesevere nausea, fainting, or death. Carbon monoxide is...
Page 19 - Fuel Requirements; Fuel Supply
TP-6516 4/09 19 Section 1 Installation 1.6 Fuel Requirements The generator set operates using natural gas or LPvapor fuel. The generator set is EPA-certified for bothnatural gas and LP vapor fuels. The fuel system installation must comply with the NECand local codes. 1.6.1 Fuel Supply Because of var...
Page 20 - Fuel Pipe Size
TP-6516 4/09 20 Section 1 Installation 1.6.2 Fuel Pipe Size Ensure that the natural gas pipe size and length meetthe specifications in Figure 1-13 or Figure 1-14.Measure the pipe length from the primary gas pressureregulator to the pipe connection on the generator setfuel inlet. Add 2.4 m (8 ft.) to...
Page 22 - Electrical Connections; AC Connections
TP-6516 4/09 22 Section 1 Installation 9. Connect and turn on the new fuel supply. 10. Check that the generator set master switch is in the OFF position. 11. Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery leads, negative (--) lead last. 12. Reconnect power to the battery charger. 13. Start the ...
Page 23 - Remote Start Connection; Battery Charger
TP-6516 4/09 23 Section 1 Installation 1. Junction box2. Field connection terminal block location (see Figure 1-20)3. Suggested electrical inlet ADV-7341 2 1 3 12 kW 17/18 kW ADV-7466 1 2 3 Figure 1-19 Field Wiring Figure 1-20 Field-Connection Terminal Block 1.8.2 Remote Start Connection Connect eng...
Page 27 - Prestart Installation Check; Startup Notification
TP-6516 4/09 27 Section 1 Installation GM19463 1 1. Thermostat2. Connector3. Heater 3 12 kW Carburetor Heater 1 3 17/18 kW Carburetor Heater GM57968 2 Figure 1-26 Carburetor Heaters 1.11 Prestart Installation Check Review the entire installation section. Inspect all wiringand connections to verify t...
Page 29 - Section 2 Wiring Diagrams
TP-6516 4/09 29 Section 2 Wiring Diagrams Section 2 Wiring Diagrams Figure 2-1 lists the wiring diagram drawing numbersand drawing references. Wiring Diagram Description Drawing Number Reference Page Schematic Diagram, 12 kW Models ADV-7351 Figure 2-2 30 Point-to-Point Wiring Diagram, 12 kW Models G...
Page 35 - Appendix A Abbreviations
TP-6516 4/09 Appendix 35 Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere ABDC after bottom dead center AC alternating current A/D analog to digital ADC advanced digital control;analog to digital converter adj. adjust, adjustment A...
