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Kohler MPAC 1500 — Automatic Operation Test Procedure

Operation · Transfer switch / MPAC 1500 controller

For the Kohler MPAC 1500, from the Kohler service manual.

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Before you start

  • Only authorized personnel should open the enclosure.
  • Close and lock the enclosure door before starting the test procedure.
  • The generator set may have an engine cooldown time delay that causes it to run after the engine start signal is removed.

Procedure

  1. Check the controller LED indicators to verify that Position N and Source N Available are lit.
  2. Verify that the generator set master switch is in the AUTO position.
  3. From the main screen press the Test button, enter the test password when prompted, and press OK.
  4. Press the down arrow to display Type of Test Loaded, then press Start.
  5. Verify that the generator set starts and the Source E Available LED lights.
  6. After the preferred-to-standby delay verify Position N LED goes out; after the off-to-standby delay verify Position E LED lights.
  7. Press the End Test button.
  8. After the standby-to-preferred delay verify Position E LED goes out; after the off-to-preferred delay verify Position N LED lights.

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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