Kohler 6VSG Installation

TP-6842 9/21 3
Table of Contents
Safety Precautions and Instructions ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Service Assistance................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Section 1. Installation .............................................................................................................................................. 13
1.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 13
1.2 Lifting ...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.3 Generator Set Inspection ....................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4 Location and Mounting ........................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.1 Mounting Area .......................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.2 Vibration Isolation .................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4.3 Exhaust Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 15
1.5 Dimension Drawings .............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.6 Fuel Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.6.1 Fuel Supply .............................................................................................................................................. 15
1.6.2 Fuel Pipe Size .......................................................................................................................................... 16
1.7 Fuel Conversion ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
1.8 Electrical Connections ............................................................................................................................................ 20
1.8.1 Grounding ................................................................................................................................................ 20
1.8.2 Electrical Lead Entry ................................................................................................................................ 20
1.8.3 Field-Connection Terminal Block ............................................................................................................. 21
1.8.4 Power Supply ........................................................................................................................................... 22
1.8.5 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Connection ................................................................................. 22
1.8.6 PIM Input and Output Connections .......................................................................................................... 23
1.8.7 Communications Kit Output Connections ................................................................................................ 24
1.8.8 Optional Remote Engine Start Connection .............................................................................................. 25
1.9 Engine Starting Battery .......................................................................................................................................... 26
1.9.1 Engine Starting Battery Installation Procedure ......................................................................................... 27
1.10 Generator Set Accessories .................................................................................................................................... 28
1.10.1 Carburetor Heater .................................................................................................................................... 28
1.10.2 OnCue® Plus Generator Management System ....................................................................................... 29
1.10.3 Communications Kit ................................................................................................................................. 30
1.11 Prestart Installation Check ..................................................................................................................................... 30
1.12 Set the Exerciser .................................................................................................................................................... 31
1.13 Checking Generator Parameters ............................................................................................................................ 32
1.13.1 System Voltage ........................................................................................................................................ 32
1.13.2 Auto Start Volt .......................................................................................................................................... 33
1.13.3 Auto Stop Load ........................................................................................................................................ 33
1.13.4 Load Limit ................................................................................................................................................ 33
1.13.5 Delay (seconds) ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Section 2. Installation Drawings ............................................................................................................................. 35
Appendix A. Abbreviations ......................................................................................................................................... 43

Kohler 6VSG Specifications

General

Brand	Kohler
Model	6VSG
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English