Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto 48RCL del fabbricante Kohler
Vai alla pagina of 64
Residential/Light Commercial Generator Sets Model: 38RCL 48RCL 60RCL Controller: RDC2 TP-6810 1 1/13b Operation.
TP-6810 1 1/13 2 Engine exhaust from this pr oduct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer , birth defects, or other reproductive harm. W ARNING California Propositi on 65 Product Identification Information Product identification numbers determine service parts.
T able of Contents TP-6810 1 1/13 T able of Contents 3 Product Identification Information 2 ............................................................. Safety Precautions and Instructions 5 ......................................................... Introduction 9 .
T able of Contents, continued TP-6810 1 1/13 T able of Contents 4 3.12 Genset Run Time Menu 35 ................................................ 3.13 Genset Sys tem Menu 36 .................................................. 3.14 A TS Status Menu 37 ...
TP-6810 1 1/13 5 Safety Precautions and Instructions Safety Precautions and Instructions IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. Electromechanical equipment, including generator sets, transfer switches , switc hgear , and access ories, can cause bodily harm and pose life-threatening danger when improperly installed, operated, or maintained.
TP-6810 1 1/13 6 Safety Precautions and Instructions metal surface away from the battery . T o avoid sparks , do not dist urb the battery charger connec tions w hile the battery is charging. Always turn the battery charger off before disconnec ting the battery connec tions.
TP-6810 1 1/13 7 Safety Precautions and Instructions Explosive fuel vapors can cause severe injury or death. Ta k e additional precautions when us ing the following fuels: Propane (LP) —Adequate ventilation is mandatory . Because propane is heavier than air, install propane gas detectors low in a room.
TP-6810 1 1/13 8 Safety Precautions and Instructions Engine block heater . Hazardous voltage can cause severe injury or death. The engine block heater c an cause el ectrica l shock. Remo ve the engine block heater plug from the electrical outlet before w orking on the block heater elec trical connections .
TP-6810 1 1/13 9 Introduction Introduction This manual provides operation instructions for Model 38RCL, 48RCL, and 60RCL residential/light commercial generator sets equipped with the RDC2 generator set/transfer switch controller .
TP-6810 1 1/13 10 Introduction List of Related Literature Figure 3 identifies related literature available for the generator sets covered in this manual.
TP-6810 1 1/13 11 Service Assistance Service Assistance For professional advice on generator set power requirements and conscienti ous service, please contact your nearest authorized Kohler distributor or dealer . D Consult the Y ellow Pages under the heading Generators—Electric.
TP-6810 1 1/13 12 Service Assistance Notes.
TP-6810 1 1/13 13 Section 1 Service Views Section 1 Service Views 1. Nameplate location 2. Engine ECM and EPR (electr onic fuel pressure regulator) 3. Oil check (dipstick) 4. See cooling system detail 5. Exhaust outlet 6. Enclosure locking tool (shipping location only) 7.
TP-6810 1 1/13 14 Section 1 Service Views 1. Air cleaner 2. Nameplate location 3. Oil check (dipstick) 4. Engine ECM and EPR (electr onic fuel pressure regulator) 5. See cooling system detail 6. Exhaust outlet 7. Enclosure locking tool (shipping location only) 8.
TP-6810 1 1/13 15 Section 2 Generator Set O peration Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.1 Operating Area Carbon monoxide. Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely ins pected. W ARNING Carbon monoxide symptoms.
TP-6810 1 1/13 16 Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.3 Exercising the Generator Set Operate the generator set without load every week or every other week for 20 minutes. Perform all of t he prestart checks before starting the exercise procedure. See Section 2.
TP-6810 1 1/13 17 Section 2 Generator Set O peration Automatic Stop 1. When the utility source is restored, the Emergency-to-Normal time delay starts. 2. When the Emergency-to-Normal time delay expires, the load is transferred to the utility . 3. The generator set stops.
TP-6810 1 1/13 18 Section 2 Generator Set Operation D A TS connection. The controller verifies that the Model RXT A TS interface board is connected. D Battery voltage. Battery voltage is checked before exercise to verify engine starting capability . Battery voltage provides a measurement of battery health.
TP-6810 1 1/13 19 Section 2 Generator Set O peration 2. Press Select button to save the year and move to the month. 3. Use the arrow and select buttons to set the month and the day . 4. The time is displayed with the hour flashing. Use the up or down arrow key to step to the current hour and am or pm setting.
TP-6810 1 1/13 20 Section 2 Generator Set Operation Overview - - - - > 1.2 h Engine - - - - > Metering tp6810 Generator - - - - > Metering Genset - - - - > Information Genset - - - - > .
TP-6810 1 1/13 21 Section 2 Generator Set O peration tp6809 Genset - - - - > System Next Exercise HR :MN PM MM/DD/YY Exercise Freq: Weekly/Every Other Week Meas.
TP-6810 1 1/13 22 Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.6 Faults Selected fault conditions are shown in Figure 2-5. Fault conditions are classified as warnings or shutdowns. If a fault occurs that is not listed in the table, contact an authorized distributor/dealer for service.
TP-6810 1 1/13 23 Section 2 Generator Set O peration Fault Wa r n i n g ( W ) o r Shutdown (SD) Condition Check AC Sens Lost W( 1s e c . ) SD (3 sec.) AC Sensing Lost. In Auto mode, generator output AC sens ing is lost. Starts 10 s econds after crank disc onnect.
TP-6810 1 1/13 24 Section 2 Generator Set Operation Fault Wa r n i n g ( W ) o r Shutdown (SD) Condition Check Exer Not Sch W Exercis e Not Scheduled. N o exercis e has been scheduled on the RDC2 controller. See Section 2.5 for inst ructions to s et the exerciser .
TP-6810 1 1/13 25 Section 2 Generator Set O peration 2.6.5 Event Lo g The event log displays up to 1000 controller faults and notices, starting with the mo st recent event.
TP-6810 1 1/13 26 Section 2 Generator Set Operation 2.7.2 A TS Control Sequence of Operation See Figure 2-8 for time delay settings. Preferred Source Fails: 1. The load control contact opens. 2. The engine start time delay times out. 3. The generator set is signaled to start.
TP-6810 1 1/13 27 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.1 RDC2 Gener ator Set / T r ansfer Switch Contro ller Model 38 RCL, 48RCL, and 60RCL generator sets are equipped with the RDC2 generator set/transfer switch controller .
TP-6810 1 1/13 28 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.2.1 Con troller Keypad The Run, Of f, and Auto buttons control the generator set as described in Figure 3-2. Use the Select, Up arrow , and Down arrow buttons to navigate through the menus and change settings, if necessary .
TP-6810 1 1/13 29 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.2.3 LCD Display The controller is equipped with a two-line x 16 character backlit liquid crystal diode (LCD) display with adjustable contrast. When the generator is running, the controller automatically scrolls through the displays shown in Figure 3-4.
TP-6810 1 1/13 30 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.3 Control ler Power The RDC2 controller is powered by the generator set engine starting battery and the built-in battery charger . Note: T o disconnect controller power , disconnect the battery and the utility power to the generator set.
TP-6810 1 1/13 31 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 1. Press the Select button to enter the main menu. 2. Press the down arrow button until the desired menu is displayed. See Figure 3-7. Date and T ime are used for this example. 3. Press the Select button to enter the Date and T ime menu.
TP-6810 1 1/13 32 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.6 Contr oller Menus The following sections show the RDC2 controller menus and submenus. Use the Select button and the up and down arrow buttons to navigate the menus as shown in the diagrams. Note: Use caution when navigating the controller menus.
TP-6810 1 1/13 33 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.8 Overview Menu Overview - - - - > 1.2 h Active Alert (if any) tp6809 Genset Status Standby V oltage: 240V Freq: 60.
TP-6810 1 1/13 34 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.10 Generator Metering Menu The generator metering menu displays the generator voltage and frequency . See Figure 3-10. The voltage calibration mode can be entered from the generator metering menu.
TP-6810 1 1/13 35 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.1 1 Generator Set Information Menu The generator set model number and serial numbers are displayed. No changes are allowed from this menu. Model and serial numbers are factory set and should not require changes in the field, except in the event that the controller is being replaced.
TP-6810 1 1/13 36 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.13 Genset System Menu The genset system menu displays the system information shown in Figure 3-13. Generator sets are factory set and should not require changes to the system settings in the field.
TP-6810 1 1/13 37 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.14 A TS Status Menu A TS menus appear if a Model RXT transfer switch is connected to the generator set. If no transfer switch is connected, or another model A TS is connected to the engine start connections, Remote A TS is displayed on the A TS Status screen.
TP-6810 1 1/13 38 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.15 A TS Configur ation Menu Note: The A TS Configuration menu appears only if a Model RXT transfer switch is connected. Use the A TS Configuration submenu to check the Model RXT transfer switch system settings and time delays, and change the settings, if necessary .
TP-6810 1 1/13 39 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.16 Date and T ime Menu The date and time will typically be set at controller power-up. T o change the date, time, or time format (12 hour or 24 hour), use the Date and Time menu. See Figure 3-16.
TP-6810 1 1/13 40 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.17 Networking Information Menus Use the networking menus to view and adjust communication settings for systems with remote RBUS devices such as a PIM or LCM, and for systems that use the Kohler r OnCue r Home Generator Management System.
TP-6810 1 1/13 41 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.17.1 Networking Status Submen u The Networking Status submenu contains settings for OnCue r . See the OnCue Software Operation Manual for information about the appropriate network settings for OnCue.
TP-6810 1 1/13 42 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.17.2 Networking Configu ration Submenu (On Cue Password) The networking Configuration menu includes settings used for communication with the Kohler r OnCue r Home Generator Management System.
TP-6810 1 1/13 43 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.17.3 RBUS Information Submenu The RBUS Information menu contains settings for remote modules that communicate with the RDC2 controller using RBUS protocol.
TP-6810 1 1/13 44 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.17.4 Remote Devices Submen u Check the status of remote devices communicating through RBUS. Device types can include: D Model RXT A TS D Programmable interface module (PIM) D Load control module (LCM) tp6810 Device Sta tus: Connected RD Firmware V er .
TP-6810 1 1/13 45 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.18 Programmable Interface Module (PIM) Menus The PIM status menu displays the status of inputs and outputs connected to the programmable interface module (PIM). This is a status display menu only .
TP-6810 1 1/13 46 Section 3 RDC2 Controller Operation 3.19 Load Control Menus The generator set may be connected to a Load Control Module (LCM) or a Model RXT transfer switch equipped with a Load Shed kit. The Load Control menu displays the status of the load control inputs and outputs, and allows a test of the load control output relays.
TP-6810 1 1/13 47 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.1 General Maintenance Accidental starting. Can cause severe injury or death. Disconnec t the battery cables before working on the generator s et. Remove the negative ( - - ) lead first when disconnec ting the battery .
TP-6810 1 1/13 48 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.2 Service Schedule Perform maintenance on each item in the service schedule at t he designated intervals for the life of the generator set. Operation Daily Every 100 Hr . Every 150 Hr . Every 400 Hr .
TP-6810 1 1/13 49 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.3 Lubr ication System 4.3.1 Oil Specifications Use oil that displays the American Petroleum Institute (API) Starburst certification mark FOR GASOLINE ENGINES on the container . Do not use straight-weight oils recommended for industrial or stationary engines.
TP-6810 1 1/13 50 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance d. Install the new oil filter following the instructions provided with the filter . 3. Fill with oil. See Figure 4-1 for oil selection and Figure 4-3 for oil capacity . Model Oil Capacity , L (qt.) 38RCL, 48RC L, and 60RCL 4.
TP-6810 1 1/13 51 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.5 Exhaust System Carbon monoxide. Can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death. The exhaust system must be leakproof and routinely ins pected. W ARNING Carbon monoxide detectors. Carbon monoxide can cause severe nausea, fainting, or death.
TP-6810 1 1/13 52 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.6.2 Coolin g System Inspection T o prevent generator shut down or damage because of overheating: D Keep the cooling air inlets clean and unobstructe.
TP-6810 1 1/13 53 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 4.7 Ignition System Service the spark plugs at the interval specified in the service schedule using the following procedure. 1. Press the OFF button on the RDC2 controller . 2. Disconnect the power to the battery charger .
TP-6810 1 1/13 54 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance 10. Use a gapping tool to gently bend the side electrode closer to or farther from the center electrode to set the correct gap. See Figure 4-10. Position the side electrode directly over the center electrode.
TP-6810 1 1/13 55 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance Battery short circuits. Explosion can cause severe injury or death. Short circ uits can cause bodily injury and/or equipment damage. Disc onnect the battery before generator set installation or maintenanc e.
TP-6810 1 1/13 56 Section 4 Scheduled Maintenance Notes.
TP-6810 1 1/13 57 Section 5 Troubleshooting Section 5 T roubleshooting 5.1 Introducti on Use the troubleshooting charts in this section to diagnose and correct common problems. First check for simple causes such as a dead engine starting battery , loose connections, or an open circuit breaker .
TP-6810 1 1/13 58 Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.5 G enerator Set T roubleshooting Figure 5-1 contains generator set troubleshooting, diagnos tic, and repair information. Check for loose connections before replacing parts. Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action The generator set does not crank.
TP-6810 1 1/13 59 Section 5 Troubleshooting 5.6 Contr oller T roubleshooti ng Figure 5-2 contains basic troubleshootin g information for the RDC2 controller . Problem Possible Cause Corrective Action Controller LCD d i s p l a yi so f f . Low or no battery v oltage.
TP-6810 1 1/13 60 Section 5 Troubleshooting Notes.
TP-6810 1 1/13 Appendix 61 Appendix A Abbreviations The following list contains abbreviations that may appear in this publication. A, amp ampere ABDC after bottom dead center AC alternating current A/D analog to digital ADC advanced digital control; analog to digital converter adj.
TP-6810 1 1/13 62 Appendix kg/cm 2 kilograms per square centimeter kgm kilogram-meter kg/m 3 kilograms per cubic meter kHz kilohertz kJ kilojoule km kilometer kOhm, k kilo-ohm kPa kilopascal kph k.
.
E 2012, 2013 by Kohler Co. All rights reserved. TP-6810 1 1/13b KOHLER CO. Kohler , Wisconsin 53044 Phone 920-457-4441, Fax 920-459-1646 Kohler Power Systems Asia Pacific Headquarters 7 Jurong Pier Ro.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Kohler 48RCL è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Kohler 48RCL - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Kohler 48RCL imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Kohler 48RCL ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Kohler 48RCL, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Kohler 48RCL.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Kohler 48RCL. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Kohler 48RCL insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
