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Installation · Electrical connections

From a Kohler service manual covering: 14RCA, 20RCA, 26RCA. Check it applies to your exact model before use.

Applies to: Kohler 14RCA, Kohler 20RCA, Kohler 26RCA

Before you start

  • Hazardous voltage. Will cause severe injury or death.
  • Electrical backfeed to the utility. Can cause property damage, severe injury, or death.

Procedure

  1. Punch or drill holes for conduit fittings and feed the cables through the openings.
  2. Connect the transfer switch emergency source leads to L1, L2, and L3 on the load circuit breaker as applicable.
  3. Connect the neutral (L0) and ground (GRD) leads from the ATS and main panel to the corresponding connection points.
  4. Connect AC power source leads to terminal block HOT, NEUTRAL, and GROUND; use a circuit fed by the load side of the transfer switch.
  5. Connect a Model RXT, RDT, or other transfer switch to the terminal block in the air intake area.
  6. For optional accessories, connect the PIM and/or load shed kit; connect the cable shield to the ground lug near the terminal block.
  7. For OnCue Plus, choose a hard-wired or wireless connection and follow the instructions.
  8. Replace the cover plate when connections are complete.

Tools required

Tool links are Amazon searches (affiliate links); manufacturer special tools may only be available from a dealer.

Full service-parts list: Kohler 14RCA →, Kohler 20RCA →, Kohler 26RCA →

Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.

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