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Kohler MPAC 1500 — Restore Power and Program Controller

Installation · Transfer Switch and MPAC1500 Controller

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

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Before you start

  • Accidental starting. Can cause severe injury or death. Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set. Remove the negative (--) lead first when disconnecting; reconnect the negative (--) lead last.

Procedure

  1. Place decal GM70205 on the mounting plate and record the required information on the decal.
  2. Reconnect power to the transfer switch.
  3. Check that the generator set master switch is in the OFF position.
  4. Reconnect the generator set engine starting battery, negative (--) lead last.
  5. Reconnect power to the battery charger, if equipped.
  6. Program the MPAC1500 controller voltages, time delays, and system phases; assign programmable input 1 to Bypass Contactor Disable.
  7. Run the operation tests outlined in Operation Manual TP-6883 to verify system operation.

Specs & values

  • Operation Manual TP-6883
  • Operation/Installation Manual TP-7038

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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