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Kohler 15RES Manual Download Page 1

Residential Generator Sets

Models:

15RES

30RES

Controller:

Advanced Digital Control (ADC 2100)

TP-6344 4/09c

Operation

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Summary of Contents for 15RES

Page 1: ...Residential Generator Sets Models 15RES 30RES Controller Advanced Digital Control ADC 2100 TP 6344 4 09c Operation...

Page 2: ...s are readily available for future reference Record field installed kit numbers after installing the kits Generator Set Identification Numbers Record the product identification numbers from the genera...

Page 3: ...2 Service Schedule 20 3 3 Maintenance and Service Parts 21 3 4 Lubrication System 21 3 4 1 Oil Specifications 21 3 4 2 Oil Check 21 3 4 3 Optional Oil Makeup Low Level Shutdown Kit 21 3 4 4 Oil Addit...

Page 4: ...TP 6344 4 09 4 Notes...

Page 5: ...reconnecting the battery Follow these precautions to prevent starting of the generator set by an automatic transfer switch remote start stop switch or engine start command from a remote computer Batt...

Page 6: ...whenworking on or near the generator set Never operate the generator set inside a building unless the exhaust gas is piped safely outside Never operate the generator set where exhaust gas couldaccumul...

Page 7: ...generator set without first disconnecting the battery controller wiringharness andengineelectronic control module ECM CAUTION Grounding electrical equipment Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury o...

Page 8: ...or death Keep hands feet hair clothing and test leads away from the belts and pulleys when the generator set is running Replaceguards screens and covers before operating the generator set Heavy Equip...

Page 9: ...follow all procedures and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment operation and to avoid bodily injury Read and follow the Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the beginning of this ma...

Page 10: ...ice Headquarters 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...

Page 11: ...r 12 Positive battery connection point 13 Oil drain valve 14 Fuel solenoid valves two required for UL 2200 15 Fuel inlet 16 AC circuit breaker panel 17 Fuses 18 Generator set master switch 19 Advanced...

Page 12: ...TP 6344 4 09 12 Section 1 Service Views Notes...

Page 13: ...ponents become hot when the generator set is running and remain hot for a time after the generator set shuts down 2 2 Prestart Checklist To ensure continued satisfactory operation perform the followin...

Page 14: ...ection 2 4 6 The buttons on the controller keypad are used only for system configuration and adjustment The ADC 2100 is factory set and should not require configuration or adjustment under normal oper...

Page 15: ...e fault condition is corrected Shutdowns The generator set shuts down automatically under the conditions listed in Figure 2 4 and the controller displays a fault code Correct the fault condition and t...

Page 16: ...loose connections Contact an authorized Kohler distributor dealer for service if problem continues OF Overfrequency shutdown Shutdown occurs when the governed frequency exceeds 110 of the system s fre...

Page 17: ...he AUTO position the controller may power down after a period of inactivity The controller s communication parameter Cn setting determines the power down mode See the installation manual TP 6341 for c...

Page 18: ...TP 6344 4 09 18 Section 2 Operation Notes...

Page 19: ...only when all guards and electrical enclosures are in place Moving parts WARNING Servicing the generator set when it is operating Exposed moving parts can cause severe injury or death Keep hands feet...

Page 20: ...7 X Check the exhaust gas condition during operation 3 7 X Cooling System Check the coolant level and fill as necessary 3 8 1 X Inspect the radiator and hoses 3 8 1 X Check the belt tension and condi...

Page 21: ...or above the Full mark on the dipstick 1 TP 5586 3 2 1 Full mark 2 Add mark Figure 3 2 Oil Level Check 3 4 3 Optional Oil Makeup Low Level Shutdown Kit On generator sets equipped with the optional oi...

Page 22: ...the housing side panel 5 Stop the generator set Check the oil level Add oil as necessary to bring the level up to the Full mark Note Too high an oil level causes high oil consumption and engine carbo...

Page 23: ...and reattach the spring clips 3 7 Exhaust System Carbon monoxide Can cause severe nausea fainting or death The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely inspected WARNING Carbon monoxide detecto...

Page 24: ...ated cap The pressure cap raises the boiling point of the coolant enabling higher operating temperatures If the cap leaks replace it with the same rating type of cap Find the pressure cap rating in Fi...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...ht tan or gray deposit on firing tip See Figure 3 9 to evaluate engine condition by color condition of a problem spark plug Problem Condition Means of Identification Possible Cause Solution Gap bridge...

Page 27: ...the center electrode to set the correct gap See Figure 3 11 Position the side electrode directly over the center electrode 1 511 Figure 3 11 Spark Plug Gap Adjustment 11 Reinstall the spark plug Do no...

Page 28: ...dure Follow the procedure below when storing your generator set for a long period 3 months or more 1 Start and run the generator set until it reaches operating temperature or about 15 minutes 2 Stop t...

Page 29: ...r and the load The line circuit breaker location is shown in Figure 1 1 If the circuit breaker trips reduce the load and switch the breaker back to the ON position 4 3 2 Fuses Three 10 amp fuses are l...

Page 30: ...output AC circuit breaker in the OFF position Place the circuit breaker in the ON position AC circuit breaker tripping because of overload Reduce the load on the generator set AC circuit breaker tripp...

Page 31: ...Controller display will automatically activate when a remote start command is received or the generator set master switch is moved to the RUN position Controller fuse F3 is blown Replace the fuse See...

Page 32: ...TP 6344 4 09 32 Section 4 Troubleshooting Notes...

Page 33: ...ter s Laboratories CUL Canadian Underwriter s Laboratories 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 decibe...

Page 34: ...ersize 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 Phi...

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Page 36: ...CO Kohler 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 Headquart...

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