Onan KVC Series User Manual

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Table of Contents
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
About this Manual 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Codes and Standards for Safety 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Typical Genset 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
LOCATION, MOUNTING AND ENCLOSURE 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
EXHAUST SYSTEM 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
FUEL CONNECTIONS 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Generator Connections 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote Control Connections 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Connections 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SPECIFICATIONS 16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INSTALLATION REVIEW AND STARTUP 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installation Review 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Startup 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
OUTLINE DRAWING A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAMS—120V A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WIRING DIAGRAMS—100V A-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Onan KVC Series Specifications

General

Brand	Onan
Model	KVC Series
Category	Portable Generator
Language	English

Summary

Safety Precautions

General Safety Precautions

General safety guidelines for operation and maintenance.

Generator Voltage Hazards

Warnings and precautions related to generator electrical hazards.

Engine Exhaust Hazards

Warnings and precautions regarding engine exhaust dangers.

Fuel Flammability and Explosiveness

Safety guidelines for handling flammable fuels.

Battery Gas Explosiveness

Safety warnings about explosive gases from batteries.

Moving Parts Hazards

Hazards associated with moving parts and safety measures.

Introduction to the Manual

About This Manual

Overview of the manual's purpose and scope.

Installation Safety Codes and Standards

Discusses relevant safety codes and standards for installation.

Typical Genset Installation Overview

Location, Mounting, and Enclosure Guidelines

Exhaust System Installation Procedures

Fuel Connections and Safety

Electrical Connections and Wiring

Generator Output Connections

Details on connecting the generator's AC output.

Wiring Methods and NEC Compliance

Guidelines for electrical wiring methods according to NEC.

Connecting to Utility Power

Procedures for connecting to external utility power safely.

Remote Control Connections Guide

Battery Connections and Requirements

Battery Compartment Requirements

Requirements for the battery compartment installation.

Battery Cable Sizing and Routing

Guidance on sizing and routing battery cables.

Technical Specifications

Installation Review and Startup

Installation Review Checklist

Checklist for reviewing installation steps before startup.

Genset Startup Procedure

Procedures for starting the genset after installation review.