Kohler 7ER, Installation Manual

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TP-6034 10/02 Cooling System 5
Section 3 Cooling System
3.1 Air Requirements
Air flow around the generator set is necessary for
adequate cooling.
See the current generator set
specification sheet for air requirements. The air intake
silencer/cleaner provides combustion air to the engine.
See Figure 3-1 for allowable intake restriction.
The
engine/generator performance will be adversely
affected if these guidelines are neglected. Follow these
guidelines to optimize generator set performance.
Model Normal Intake Restriction
7ER 0.03 psi (0.79 in. H
2
O)
Figure 3-1 Intake Restriction
3.2 High Water Temperature
Switch
Each generator set includes a high water temperature
shutdown switch that automatically shuts down the set if
operating temperatures climb too high.
Follow the
guidelines described in Section 3.1 to prevent
shutdowns.