Kohler 15RES Manual Download Page 34

TP-6344 4/09

34 Appendix

k

kilo (1000)

K

kelvin

kA

kiloampere

KB

kilobyte (2

10

bytes)

KBus

Kohler communication protocol

kg

kilogram

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

ld. shd.

load shed

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

MTBF

mean time between failure

MTBO

mean time between overhauls

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

ROM

read only memory

rot.

rotate, rotating

rpm

revolutions per minute

RS

right side

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

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

SS

stainless steel

std.

standard

stl.

steel

tach.

tachometer

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

TIR

total indicator reading

tol.

tolerance

turbo.

turbocharger

typ.

typical (same in multiple
locations)

UF

underfrequency

UHF

ultrahigh frequency

UL

Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.

UNC

unified coarse thread (was NC)

UNF

unified fine thread (was NF)

univ.

universal

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

w/o

without

wt.

weight

xfmr

transformer

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...

Page 35: ......

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...

Reviews: