Kohler TT-1710, Installation Instructions Manual

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TT-1710 6/17b
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Original Issue Date: 11/16
Model: 20--200 kW with Fast-Response
r
X Alternator
Market: Industrial, Residential/Commercial, and Marine
Subject: FRX Activator Service Kit GM101821-S
Introduction
Use the FRX activator service kit when replacing the
FRX activator board on 20--200 kW generator sets that
are equipped with a Fast-Response
r
X alternator.
Read the entire installation procedure and compare the
kit parts with the parts list at the end of this publication
before beginning installation. Perform the steps in the
order shown.
Safety Precautions
Observe the following safety precautions while
performing this procedure.
Accidental starting.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the battery cables before
working on the generator set.
Remove the negative (--) lead first
when disconnecting the battery.
Reconnect the negative (--) lead last
when reconnecting the battery.
WARNING
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, 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, negative (--)
lead first. Reconnect the negative (--) lead last when
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.
(Decision-Maker
r
3+ and 550 Controllers)
Disabling the generator set. Accidental starting can
cause severe injury or death. Before working on the
generator set or equipment connected to the set, disable the
generator set as follows: (1) Press the generator set off/reset
button to shut down the generator set. (2) Disconnect the
power to the battery charger, if equipped. (3) Remove the
battery cables, negative (--) lead first. Reconnect the negative
(--) lead last when reconnecting the battery. Follow these
precautions to prevent the starting of the generator set by the
remote start/stop switch.
(RDC, DC, RDC2, DC2, Decision-Maker
r
3000, 3500, and
6000 Controllers)
Procedure
Note: Read all safety precautions at the beginning of
this publication before performing any work on
the generator set.
1. Remove the generator set from service.
1.1 Press the generator set master control
OFF/RESET button or move the generator set
master switch to the OFF position.
1.2 Disconnect power to the battery charger, if
equipped.
1.3 Disconnect the generator set engine starting
battery, negative (--) lead first.
2. Access the alternator end of the
generator set.
2.1 Open the enclosure panels as needed.
2.2 Remove the junction box rear cover.
2.3 Remove the alternator (rodent) guard, if used.