Kohler 14/20RES Operation Manual Download Page 46

TP-6734 5/10

46 Appendix

kg/cm

2

kilograms per square
centimeter

kgm

kilogram-meter

kg/m

3

kilograms per cubic meter

kHz

kilohertz

kJ

kilojoule

km

kilometer

kOhm, k

kilo-ohm

kPa

kilopascal

kph

kilometers per hour

kV

kilovolt

kVA

kilovolt ampere

kVAR

kilovolt ampere reactive

kW

kilowatt

kWh

kilowatt-hour

kWm

kilowatt mechanical

kWth

kilowatt-thermal

L

liter

LAN

local area network

L x W x H length by width by height
lb.

pound, pounds

lbm/ft

3

pounds mass per cubic feet

LCB

line circuit breaker

LCD

liquid crystal display

LED

light emitting diode

Lph

liters per hour

Lpm

liters per minute

LOP

low oil pressure

LP

liquefied petroleum

LPG

liquefied petroleum gas

LS

left side

L

wa

sound power level, A weighted

LWL

low water level

LWT

low water temperature

m

meter, milli (1/1000)

M

mega (10

6

when used with SI

units), male

m

3

cubic meter

m

3

/hr.

cubic meters per hour

m

3

/min.

cubic meters per minute

mA

milliampere

man.

manual

max.

maximum

MB

megabyte (2

20

bytes)

MCCB

molded-case circuit breaker

MCM

one thousand circular mils

meggar

megohmmeter

MHz

megahertz

mi.

mile

mil

one one-thousandth of an inch

min.

minimum, minute

misc.

miscellaneous

MJ

megajoule

mJ

millijoule

mm

millimeter

mOhm, m

milliohm

MOhm, M

megohm

MOV

metal oxide varistor

MPa

megapascal

mpg

miles per gallon

mph

miles per hour

MS

military standard

ms

millisecond

m/sec.

meters per second

mtg.

mounting

MTU

Motoren-und Turbinen-Union

MW

megawatt

mW

milliwatt

μ

F

microfarad

N, norm.

normal (power source)

NA

not available, not applicable

nat. gas

natural gas

NBS

National Bureau of Standards

NC

normally closed

NEC

National Electrical Code

NEMA

National Electrical
Manufacturers Association

NFPA

National Fire Protection
Association

Nm

newton meter

NO

normally open

no., nos.

number, numbers

NPS

National Pipe, Straight

NPSC

National Pipe, Straight-coupling

NPT

National Standard taper pipe
thread per general use

NPTF

National Pipe, Taper-Fine

NR

not required, normal relay

ns

nanosecond

OC

overcrank

OD

outside diameter

OEM

original equipment
manufacturer

OF

overfrequency

opt.

option, optional

OS

oversize, overspeed

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health
Administration

OV

overvoltage

oz.

ounce

p., pp.

page, pages

PC

personal computer

PCB

printed circuit board

pF

picofarad

PF

power factor

ph.,

phase

PHC

Phillips

r

head Crimptite

r

(screw)

PHH

Phillips

r

hex head (screw)

PHM

pan head machine (screw)

PLC

programmable logic control

PMG

permanent magnet generator

pot

potentiometer, potential

ppm

parts per million

PROM

programmable read-only
memory

psi

pounds per square inch

psig

pounds per square inch gauge

pt.

pint

PTC

positive temperature coefficient

PTO

power takeoff

PVC

polyvinyl chloride

qt.

quart, quarts

qty.

quantity

R

replacement (emergency)
power source

rad.

radiator, radius

RAM

random access memory

RDO

relay driver output

ref.

reference

rem.

remote

Res/Coml Residential/Commercial
RFI

radio frequency interference

RH

round head

RHM

round head machine (screw)

rly.

relay

rms

root mean square

rnd.

round

RO

read only

ROM

read only memory

rot.

rotate, rotating

rpm

revolutions per minute

RS

right side

RTDs

Resistance Temperature
Detectors

RTU

remote terminal unit

RTV

room temperature vulcanization

RW

read/write

SAE

Society of Automotive
Engineers

scfm

standard cubic feet per minute

SCR

silicon controlled rectifier

s, sec.

second

SI

Systeme international d’unites,

International System of Units

SI/EO

side in/end out

sil.

silencer

SMTP

simple mail transfer protocol

SN

serial number

SNMP

simple network management
protocol

SPDT

single-pole, double-throw

SPST

single-pole, single-throw

spec

specification

specs

specification(s)

sq.

square

sq. cm

square centimeter

sq. in.

square inch

SMS

short message service

SS

stainless steel

std.

standard

stl.

steel

tach.

tachometer

TB

terminal block

TCP

transmission control protocol

TD

time delay

TDC

top dead center

TDEC

time delay engine cooldown

TDEN

time delay emergency to
normal

TDES

time delay engine start

TDNE

time delay normal to
emergency

TDOE

time delay off to emergency

TDON

time delay off to normal

temp.

temperature

term.

terminal

THD

total harmonic distortion

TIF

telephone influence factor

tol.

tolerance

turbo.

turbocharger

typ.

typical (same in multiple
locations)

UF

underfrequency

UHF

ultrahigh frequency

UIF

user interface

UL

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

UNC

unified coarse thread (was NC)

UNF

unified fine thread (was NF)

univ.

universal

URL

uniform resource locator
(web address)

US

undersize, underspeed

UV

ultraviolet, undervoltage

V

volt

VAC

volts alternating current

VAR

voltampere reactive

VDC

volts direct current

VFD

vacuum fluorescent display

VGA

video graphics adapter

VHF

very high frequency

W

watt

WCR

withstand and closing rating

w/

with

WO

write only

w/o

without

wt.

weight

xfmr

transformer

Summary of Contents for 14/20RES

Page 1: ...Residential Commercial Generator Sets Models 14 20RES 14 20RESL Controller RDC Residential Digital Control DC Digital Control TP 6734 5 10 Operation...

Page 2: ...eadily available for future reference Record field installed kit numbers after installing the kits Generator Set Identification Numbers Record the product identification numbers from the generator set...

Page 3: ...Generator Set Operation 21 2 6 1 Engine Start Crank Cycle 21 2 6 2 Local Starting and Stopping 21 2 6 3 Automatic Operation with Model RRT Transfer Switch 21 2 6 4 Automatic Operation with Model RDT...

Page 4: ...ner Service 34 3 4 1 Air Cleaner 14RES RESL Models 34 3 4 2 Air Cleaner 20RES RESL Models 35 3 5 Cooling System 36 3 6 Exhaust System 36 3 7 Battery 37 3 8 Battery Charger 38 3 8 1 RES Battery Charger...

Page 5: ...r set or connected equipment disable the generator set as follows 1 Move the generator set master switch to the OFF position 2 Disconnect the power to the battery charger 3 Remove the battery cables n...

Page 6: ...apors are flammable and explosive Handle these materials carefully to minimize the risk of fire or explosion Equip the compartment or nearby area with a fully charged fire extinguisher Select a fire e...

Page 7: ...ar hearing protection when near an operating generator set Hazardous Voltage Moving Parts Hazardous voltage Can cause severe injury or death Operate the generator set only when all guards and electric...

Page 8: ...death and equipment damage Do not use lifting eyes Lift the generator set using lifting bars inserted through the lifting holes on the skid WARNING Hot Parts Hot engine and exhaust system Can cause se...

Page 9: ...ion and to avoid bodily injury Read and follow the Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the beginning of this manual Keep this manual with the equipment for future reference The equipment se...

Page 10: ...nts The following table provides the engine compliance period in hours associated with the category descriptor found on the certification label Emission Compliance Period hours EPA C 250 B 500 A 1000...

Page 11: ...eadquarters Europe Middle East Africa EMEA Kohler Power Systems 3 rue de Brennus 93200 Saint Denis France Phone 33 1 49 178300 Fax 33 1 49 178301 Asia Pacific Power Systems Asia Pacific Regional Offic...

Page 12: ...TP 6734 5 10 12 Service Assistance Notes...

Page 13: ...r and tear D Field convertible multi fuel systems that allow fuel changeover from natural gas to LP vapor and vice versa while maintaining CARB emission certification D Digital spark advance optimizes...

Page 14: ...d Overcrank d Overfrequency d Overspeed d Overvoltage d Underfrequency d Underspeed d Undervoltage D Selectable exercise and test modes d Weekly unloaded quiet diagnostic test d Weekly loaded exercis...

Page 15: ...manual for more information 1 6 2 OnCuet Home Generator Management System The Kohlerr OnCuet Home Generator Management System allows monitoring and control of your RES or RESL generator set from a pe...

Page 16: ...aust outlet 12 Air intake 13 Lifting holes 14 Field connection terminal block location 15 Digital spark advance ignition DSAI leads 16 Fuel solenoid valve 17 Oil drain hose 18 Engine starting battery...

Page 17: ...set to run automatically See Section 2 7 for instructions to set the exerciser If the generator set is connected to a Kohlerr model RDT or RSB transfer switch refer to the transfer switch instructions...

Page 18: ...ED display 2 Up button RDC only 3 Select button RDC only 4 Down Exercise button RDC 5 Exercise button DC 6 Service access see Section 4 2 7 RUN button and LED 8 AUTO button and LED 9 OFF button and LE...

Page 19: ...ode if applicable tnLd t LD EnLd or E Ld Figure 2 2 Data Displays Generator Running Display Description Blank dark Controller is off u Controller software version number XXX X Engine hours to 999 9 XX...

Page 20: ...rotected Contact your distributor dealer if necessary UP arrow Figure 2 4 Pushbutton Operation 2 5 3 LED Indicators LEDs above the RUN OFF and AUTO buttons indicate the mode of operation as shown in F...

Page 21: ...ress the AUTO button to put the controller into automatic mode Automatic Start The RDC DC controller receives utility source voltage sensing data from the model RRT transfer switch 1 If the utility so...

Page 22: ...exercise time is set to the time the down arrow or exercise button was pressed An unloaded ultra quiet diagnostic test will occur at the same time every seven days 2 7 2 Low Speed Diagnostics During t...

Page 23: ...electrical load from the utility source to the generator set Press the RUN button to start an unloaded test The engine cranks and starts tnLd appears on the display once the generator is running The...

Page 24: ...orrected However the fault condition at the controller does not clear until the controller is reset The generator set cannot be restarted until the fault condition is corrected and the controller is r...

Page 25: ...Contact an authorized distributor dealer for service OS Overspeed SD Engine speed exceeds 115 of the normal running speed for more than 0 3 seconds Contact an authorized distributor dealer for servic...

Page 26: ...ds after crank disconnect Warning after 1 second if no output detected after crank disconnect Fault after 3 seconds if voltage was present and then lost Contact an authorized distributor dealer for se...

Page 27: ...e engine cooldown time delay times out 4 The generator is signaled to stop 2 10 3 Time Delays Time delays are factory set to the values shown in Figure 2 9 An authorized distributor dealer can adjust...

Page 28: ...le The load must be connected to the load control output on the interface board of the model RRT transfer switch See the transfer switch operation and installation manual for connection instructions 2...

Page 29: ...rt command from a remote computer Hazardous voltage Can cause severe injury or death Operate the generator set only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place Moving parts WARNING Hot engi...

Page 30: ...l System Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly Remote control system if equipped X Monthly Visible wear or damage X Quarterly Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Six Months Wire...

Page 31: ...lectrical System Tighten control and power wiring connections X Yearly Remote control system if equipped X Monthly Visible wear or damage X Quarterly Wire abrasions where subject to motion X X Six Mon...

Page 32: ...Recommendation Use 5W 30 API American Petroleum Institute Service Class SG SH or SJ synthetic oil Synthetic oil oxidizes and thickens less than other oils and leaves the engine intake valves and pist...

Page 33: ...t for a minute to allow the oil pressure to reach operating range g Stop the generator set wait 1 minute and then recheck the oil level Add oil to bring the level up to the F mark on the dipstick 4 Ch...

Page 34: ...igure 3 6 Adjusting the Spark Plug Gap 3 4 Air Cleaner Service 3 4 1 Air Cleaner 14RES RESL Models The engine has a replaceable high density paper air cleaner element with an oiled foam precleaner See...

Page 35: ...6 Remove the precleaner from the paper element Note Do not wash the paper element or clean it with pressurized air as this will damage the element 7 Replace the element if it is dirty bent or damaged...

Page 36: ...seated Rotate the latch clockwise over the molded lip on the element 6 Install the air cleaner cover and secure with the two retaining knobs 7 When element replacement is necessary order genuine Kohl...

Page 37: ...onnections while the battery is charging Always turn the battery charger off before disconnecting the battery connections Ventilate the compartments containing batteries to prevent accumulation of exp...

Page 38: ...12 describes the LED indicator operation during each stage of the charging process See Section 4 4 for battery charger troubleshooting information if necessary Figure 3 11 Charging Method Display Ope...

Page 39: ...e OFF position the generator set runs but the generator output is disconnected from the load 3 9 2 Fuses A 20 amp circuit breaker protects the alternator and two fuses protect the electrical controls...

Page 40: ...ator set until the engine stops 4 Press the OFF button on the generator set controller 3 10 3 Cylinder Lubrication 1 Remove the spark plugs 2 Pour one tablespoon of engine oil into each spark plug hol...

Page 41: ...rvice Access The controller fuses and alternator winding circuit breaker are accessible from the front of the controller Remove the service access door to reach the circuit breaker and fuses See Figur...

Page 42: ...eck the spark plug wires Low oil pressure shutdown Check the oil level Fuel pressure insufficient Check the fuel supply and valves Engine malfunction Contact an authorized distributor dealer No AC out...

Page 43: ...all DC equipment while charging Red and green LEDs stay on for more than 24 hours Onboard DC systems are drawing between 1 5 and 5 amps Turn off all DC equipment while charging One or more inoperativ...

Page 44: ...TP 6734 5 10 44 Section 4 Troubleshooting Notes...

Page 45: ...s cu in cubic inch cw clockwise CWC city water cooled cyl cylinder D A digital to analog DAC digital to analog converter dB decibel dB A decibel A weighted DC direct current DCR direct current resista...

Page 46: ...hillipsr head Crimptiter screw PHH Phillipsr hex head screw PHM pan head machine screw PLC programmable logic control PMG permanent magnet generator pot potentiometer potential ppm parts per million P...

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Page 48: ...r Wisconsin 53044 Phone 920 565 3381 Fax 920 459 1646 For the nearest sales service outlet in the US and Canada phone 1 800 544 2444 KohlerPower com Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters 7 Ju...

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