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Model:
18
RES
Residential GasMulti-Fuel LP Vapor/Natural Gas
Standard Features
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ADC-RES Advanced Digital Control
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Designed for today’s most sophisticated electronics
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Electronic speed control responds quickly to varyinghousehold demand
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Digital voltage regulation protects your sensitiveelectronics from harmonic distortion and unstablepower quality
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LED display shows system status and setupinformation
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Engine Features
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Kohler Command PRO
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OHV engine with hydraulicvalve lifters for reliable performance without routinevalve adjustment or lengthy break-in requirements
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Simple field conversion between natural gas and LPvapor fuels while maintaining emission certification
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Digital Spark Advance Ignition (DSAI) optimizes engineperformance for natural gas and LP vapor fuels
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Engine-mounted battery charging alternator
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Designed for Easy Installation
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Polymer base eliminates the need for a concretemounting pad, reducing installation time and cost
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Fuel and electrical connections through the enclosurewall eliminate the need for stub-ups through the bottom
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Load connection terminal block allows easy field wiring(optional)
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Hinged roof with lockable latches
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Designed for outdoor installation only
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Certifications
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Meets emission regulations for U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency (EPA) phase 2 small off-roadengines and CA 2006 and later LSI engines with bothLP vapor and natural gas
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UL 2200 listed (60 Hz model)
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Approved for stationary standby applications inlocations served by a reliable utility source
The Kohler
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Advantage
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Powerful
Exclusive PowerBoost
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technology allows the Kohler18 kW generator to start and run a typical 5 ton(60,000 BTU) central air conditioner, while still runningother home appliances and electronics * 
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Cleaner Power for Sensitive Electronics
Protects sophisticated electronics with clean, stable powerthat exceeds strict utility requirements and IEEE standardsfor total harmonic distortion (THD)
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Faster Response
Kohler
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generators restore power in as little as 10seconds
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Quiet
Quiet operation: 68 dB(A) at 7 m (23 ft.) maintainsneighborhood solitude
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Premium Five-Year Limited Warranty
G4-133 (18RES) 4/09
Generator Ratings
ModelSeriesVoltage Phase HzAlternatorModelStandby Amps Standby Ratings, kW/kVANatural Gas LP Gas Natural Gas LP Gas
18RES 120/240 1 60 2F5 70 75 17.0/17.0 18.0/18.018RES 115/230 1 50 2F5 60 60 14.0/14.0 14.0/14.0
RATINGS: Standbyratingsapplytoinstallationsservedbyareliableutilitysource.Allsingle-phaseunitsareratedat1.0powerfactor. Thestandbyratingisapplicabletovariableloadswithanaverageload factor of 80% for the duration of the power outage. No overload capacity is specified at this rating. Ratings are in accordance with ISO--3046/1, BS5514, AS2789, and DIN 6271. GENERALGUIDELINES FOR DERATING:
ALTITUDE 
: Derate 4% per 305 m (1000 ft.) elevation above 153 m (500 ft.).
TEMPERATURE 
: Derate 1.5% per 5.5
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C (10
_
F) temperature increase above 16
_
C(60
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F). Availabilityissubjecttochangewithoutnotice. KohlerCo.reservestherighttochangethedesignorspecificationswithoutnoticeandwithoutanyobligationorliabilitywhatsoever. Contactyourlocal Kohler Co. generator distributor for availability.* Due to the cycling operation of many electrical appliances, the generator set may not run all appliances simultaneously. Check the appliance manufacturer’s specifications for actual powerrequirements. Consult a Kohler
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Power Systems professional for your exact residential power system requirements.
 
G4-133 (18RES) 4/09
Application Data
Engine
Engine Specifications 60 Hz 50 Hz
Manufacturer KohlerEngine: model, type CH980 4 CycleCylinder arrangement V-2Displacement, L (cu. in.) 999 (61)Bore and stroke, mm (in.) 90 x 78.5 (3.54 x 3.1)Compression ratio 8.8:1Main bearings: quantity, type 2, Parent MaterialRated rpm 3600 3000Max. engine power at rated rpm, kW (HP)LP vapor 21.7 (29.1) 20.0 (26.8)Natural gas 18.6 (25.0) 16.8 (22.5)Cylinder head material AluminumValve materialSteel/Stellite
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Piston type and material Aluminum AlloyCrankshaft material Heat Treated, Ductile IronGovernor: type ElectronicFrequency regulation, no load to full load IsochronousFrequency regulation, steady state
±
0.5%Air cleaner type Dry
Engine Electrical
Engine Electrical System
Ignition system Electronic, DSAIStarter motor rated voltage (DC) 12Battery charger, ampere rating 15Battery (purchased separately):Ground NegativeVolts (DC) 12Battery quantity 1Recommended cold cranking amps(CCA) rating for --18
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C (0
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F)525
Exhaust
Exhaust System 60 Hz 50 Hz
Exhaust flow at rated kW,m
3
 /min. (cfm)* 5.3 (187) 4.4 (155)Exhaust temperature exiting enclosureat rated kW,
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C (
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F)216 (420)* Flow rate using LP fuel
Lubrication
Lubricating System
Type Full PressureOil capacity (with filter), L (qt.) 2.8 (3.0)Oil filter: quantity, type 1, CartridgeOil cooler Integral
Operation Requirements
Cooling Air 60 Hz 50 Hz
Total inlet air,m
3
 /min. (cfm)30 (1045) 24 (848)Cooling air, m
3
 /min. (cfm) 28 (989) 23 (798)Combustion air, m
3
 /min. (cfm) 1.6 (57) 1.4 (50)
Fuel Requirements
Fuel System
Fuel types Natural Gas or LP VaporFuel supply inlet 1/2 NPTFuel supply pressure, kPa (in. H
2
O): 1.7--2.7 (7-11)
Minimum Gas Pipe Size Recommendation, in. NPTPipe Length, m (ft.)Natural Gas
(242,000 Btu/hr.)
LP Vapor
(280,000 Btu/hr.)8 (25) 1 3/415 (50) 1 130(100) 1 1/4 146(150) 1 1/4 1 1/461(200) 1 1/4 1 1/4
Fuel Consumption at % rated load% Load 60 Hz 50 Hz
Natural Gas, m
3
 /hr. (cfh)100% 6.9 (242) 5.7 (203)75% 5.8 (204) 4.7 (167)50% 4.4 (155) 3.8 (133)25% 3.4 (120) 2.9 (103)LP Vapor, m
3
 /hr. (cfh)100% 3.2 (112) 2.7 (94)75% 2.7 (96) 2.2 (79)50% 2.1 (74) 1.7 (62)25% 1.6 (57) 1.4 (50)LP Vapor, kg/hr. (lb./hr.)100% 5.9 (13.0) 5.0 (11.0)75% 5.1 (11.2) 4.2 (9.3)50% 3.9 (8.7) 3.3 (7.2)25% 3.0 (6.6) 2.6 (5.8)LP vapor conversion factors:8.58 ft.
3
= 1 lb.0.535 m
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= 1 kg36.39 ft.
3
= 1 gal.Nominal fuel rating:Natural gas: 37 MJ/m
3
(1000 Btu/ft.
3
)LP vapor: 93 MJ/m
3
(2500 Btu/ft.
3
)
 
G4-133 (18RES) 4/09
Alternator
Alternator Features
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Compliance with NEMA, IEEE, and ANSI standards fortemperature rise
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Self-ventilated and dripproof construction
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Vacuum-impregnated windings with fungus-resistant epoxyvarnish for dependability and long life
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Superior voltage waveform and minimum harmonic distortionfrom skewed alternator construction
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Digital voltage regulator with
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1.5% no-load to full-load RMSregulation
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Rotating-field alternator with static exciter for excellent loadresponse
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Skewed generator construction produces a smoothAC waveform
Alternator Specifications
SpecificationsPowerBoost
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Generator1-Phase
Manufacturer KohlerOutput reconnectable 120/240Type 2-Pole, Rotating FieldLeads, quantity 4Voltage regulator DigitalInsulation: NEMA MG1-1.66Material Class HTemperature rise Class HBearing: quantity, type 1, Sealed BallCoupling DirectAmortisseur windings FullVoltage regulation, no-load to full-loadRMS
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1.5%One-step load acceptance 100% of RatingPeak motor starting kVA: 38
ADC-RES Controller
Controller Features
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Membrane keypad:
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Arrow keys step through generator set status displays
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Password-protected access to system configuration andadjustment menus
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System voltage/frequency selection and engineconfiguration
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Voltage, gain, and engine speed adjustment
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LED display:
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Engine runtime, hours
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Output voltage, VAC
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Output frequency, Hz
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Battery voltage, VDC
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Crank cycle status
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Setup information
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Software version
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Faults
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Faults displayed:
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High battery voltage
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High engine temperature
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Low battery voltage
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Low oil pressure
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Overcrank
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Overfrequency
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Overspeed
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Overvoltage
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Underfrequency
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Undervoltage
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Compact controller integrally mounted to the generator set
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Remote two-wire start/stop capability
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Digital isochronous governor to maintain steady-state speedat all loads
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Digital voltage regulation:
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1.5% RMS no-load to full-load
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Automatic start with programmed cranking cycle
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Field-upgradeable application software
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Front-access DB9 connector for software upgradeon the junction box
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Generator set master switch (Run/Off-Reset/Auto)on the junction box
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