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Kohler 5E/4EF - User Manual

Kohler 5E/4EF
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Marine Generator Sets
Models:
5E/4EF
7.3E/6EF
5ECD/4EFCD
7.3ECD/6EFCD
10EG
13EG/EGZ
15EG/EGZ
15C/12.5CF
20C/17.5CF
TP-5982 4/06f
Installation

Table of Contents

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Kohler 5E/4EF Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandKohler
Model5E/4EF
CategoryMarine Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Precautions and Instructions

Accidental Starting

Precautions to prevent accidental starting and associated severe injury or death.

Battery Safety

Safety guidelines for handling batteries, including acid hazards and cleanup.

Fire and Chemical Hazards

Warnings regarding fire hazards and handling engine fluids and chemical products.

Exhaust and Fuel System Safety

Safety information regarding carbon monoxide and handling explosive fuel vapors.

Noise and Electrical Shock Hazards

Critical safety measures for dealing with hazardous noise and electrical shock.

Hot Parts and Moving Parts Safety

Safety advice concerning hot components, moving rotors, and rotating parts.

Hardware and Servicing Precautions

Guidelines for tightening hardware, servicing moving parts, and sound shield removal.

Section 1 Introduction

Typical Location and Mounting

Illustrates typical placement and mounting of generator sets for specific models.

Section 2 Location and Mounting

General Installation Considerations

Key factors for selecting a generator set location and installation considerations.

Mounting Procedures

Procedures and recommendations for securely mounting the generator set to the craft.

Section 3 Cooling System

Ventilation Requirements

Requirements for engine compartment ventilation and air intake restrictions.

Cooling System Components

Key features and components of the marine generator set cooling system.

Waterlines and Heat Exchangers

Guidelines for waterlines, closed heat exchangers, and their installation.

Section 4 Exhaust System

Exhaust Lines and Systems

Requirements for water-cooled exhaust lines, silencers, and system connections.

Above Waterline Installation

Installation of silencers and exhaust lines above the waterline, including pitch and distance.

Mid;Below Waterline Installation

Installing siphon breaks and silencers for mid/below waterline exhaust systems.

Section 5 Fuel System

Fuel Tank and Inlet Lines

Arrangements for fuel pickups and connecting flexible fuel lines.

Fuel Filters and Antisiphon Devices

Installation of fuel filters and antisiphon devices in fuel lines.

Fuel System Bleed Procedure

Steps to bleed air from the fuel system for specific models.

Section 6 Electrical System

AC Voltage Connections and Circuit Protection

Making AC connections and understanding circuit breaker function and selection.

Circuit Breaker Installation and Considerations

Mounting, sizing, and installation of circuit breakers for generator sets.

Battery Installation and Wiring

Requirements for battery installation, grounding, cable sizing, and wiring.

Remote Start Switch Connection

Information on connecting remote panels and wiring harnesses to the controller.

Section 7 Installation Drawings

Installation Drawing Identification

Table listing model numbers, drawing references, and page numbers for installation drawings.

Dimension Drawings

Detailed dimensions for various generator set models and their configurations.

Section 8 Reconnection;Adjustments

Safety for Reconnection and Adjustments

Safety precautions for accidental starting and grounding electrical equipment.

Four-Lead Reconnection Procedures

Illustrates reconnection of four-lead generator sets according to NEC standards.

Voltage Regulator Adjustment

Procedure for adjusting voltage regulators on specific generator set models.

ADC 2100 Controller Adjustments

Procedures for adjusting the ADC 2100 controller settings.

Output Voltage Adjustments

Detailed steps for adjusting coarse/fine voltage and stability using the controller.

Appendix A Generator Selection and Wattage Requirements

General Wattage and Load Considerations

Considerations for selecting generator set size based on total wattage needs and load types.

Motor and Air Conditioner Load Calculations

Calculating capacity for motor loads and typical air conditioner requirements.

Appendix B Abbreviations

Appendix C Generator Set Output Ratings Procedure

Correcting Generator Output for Environment

How generator output is corrected for environmental variables using formulas.

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