Kohler 20--2800 kW Portable Generator User Manual


 
TP-5700 7/93 VSafety Precautions and Instructions
Servicing the transfer switch
controls and accessories within the
enclosure. Hazardous voltage can
cause severe injury or death.
Disconnect the transferswitch controls
at the inline connector to deenergize
the circuit boardsand logiccircuitry but
allow the transfer switch to continue to
supply power to the load. Disconnect
all power sources to accessories that
are mounted within the enclosure but
are not wired through the controls and
deenergized by inline connector
separation. Test circuits with a
voltmeter to verify that they are
deenergized before servicing.
Heavy Equipment
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Do not use lifting eyes.
Liftthegenerator setusingliftingbars
inserted through the lifting holes on
the skid.
WARNING
Unbalanced weight.
Improper lifting can cause severe
injury or death and equipment
damage.
Use adequate lifting capacity.
Never leave the transfer switch
standing upright unless it is securely
bolted in place or stabilized.
WARNING
Hot Parts
Hot coolant and steam.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Before removing the pressure cap,
stop the generator set and allow it to
cool. Then loosen the pressure cap
to relieve pressure.
WARNING
Hot engine and exhaust system.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Do notwork onthegenerator setuntil
it cools.
WARNING
Servicing the exhaust system. Hot
parts can cause severe injury or
death. Do not touch hot engine parts.
The engine and exhaust system
components become extremely hot
during operation.
Checking the coolant level. Hot
coolant can cause severe injury or
death. Allow the engine to cool.
Release pressure from the cooling
system before removing the pressure
cap. To release pressure, cover the
pressurecapwith athickclothand then
slowlyturn thecapcounterclockwise to
the first stop. Remove the cap after
pressure has been completely
released and the engine has cooled.
Checkthecoolant levelatthetankifthe
generator set has a coolant recovery
tank.
Moving Parts
Hazardous voltage.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
all guards and electrical enclosures
areinplace.
Movingrotor.
WARNING
Rotating parts.
Can cause severe injury or death.
Operate the generator set only when
allguards, screens,andcovers arein
place.
WARNING
Servicing the generator set when it
is operating. Exposed moving parts
can cause severe injury or death.
Keep hands, f eet, 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.