6-20 Installation TP-5592 7/96
Wiring
Use only stranded copper wire. Wire gauges and
insulation, conductor temperature ratings, sheath
stripping, conductor support and protection, conductor
terminals and splices, and over-current protection
(circuit breakers, fuses) must conform to USCG
Regulations 183.425 through 183.460. Use rubber
grommets and cable ties as necessary to protect and
secure wire from sharp objects, exhaust system, and
any moving parts. See Figure 6-20 for remote start
panel connection to generator set controller.
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1. Controller remote connector
Figure 6-20. Controller Remote Connector
Remote Start Switch Connection
Kohler Co. offers several remote panels for connection
to the generator set. See Accessories for further
detailed descriptions. Alsoavailable is a wiring harness
with a connector keyed to the controller box connector.
The other end of this harness has pigtails which can be
used if the installer elects to use a (customer-supplied)
start/stop switch or separate lights and hourmeter. See
Figure 6-21.
NOTE
Senders are available for most generator sets. If using
gauges, be sure they are compatible with generator set
senders. Gauges/senders are available as a service
item from authorized Kohler service
distributors/dealers. If gauges are not used, tape
harness leads to insulate.