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Kohler — Procedure to connect an LCM if the combined board is used on the RXT

Installation · Load Control Module (LCM) and combined interface/load management board

From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.

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Before you start

  • Accidental starting. Disconnect the battery cables before working on the generator set.
  • Hazardous voltage. Disconnect all power sources before opening the enclosure.

Procedure

  1. Press OFF on the generator set controller; disconnect utility power to the generator set.
  2. Disconnect the generator set engine starting battery(ies), negative lead first; disconnect power to the transfer switch.
  3. Remove the ATS enclosure cover and find the combined interface/load management board.
  4. Move the P11 jumper from terminals 2 and 3 to terminals 1 and 2 to disable the load management function.
  5. Connect RBUS communication cable to A, B, PWR, and COM on terminal block P10 on the interface/load management board.
  6. Connect the LCM RBUS connections to either the combined interface board or the generator's RDC2/DC2 controller.
  7. Connect the current transformer (CT) to the LCM; do not connect the CT to the combined interface board in the RXT enclosure.
  8. Connect power relays, HVAC connections, and 120 VAC power to the LCM as described in TT-1574.
  9. Install the ATS enclosure cover; verify the generator set is OFF.
  10. Reconnect utility power to the transfer switch; reconnect the starting battery, negative lead last; reconnect utility power to the generator set.

Tools required

  • Basic hand tools

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Specs & values

  • P11 jumper across pins 1 and 2 disables load management; across 2 and 3 enables

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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