Kohler — Voltage Reconnection Procedure (with Selector Switch)
Installation · Generator set / voltage selector switch
From a Kohler operator's manual covering: 125REZGT, 30--125REZGT, 30REZG, 30REZGT, 50REZG, 70REZGT. Check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler 125REZGT, Kohler 30REZG, Kohler 30REZGT, Kohler 50REZG, Kohler 70REZGT
Before you start
- Do not move the voltage selector switch while the generator set is running.
- Affix voltage reconnection decal 246242 after reconnecting to a different voltage.
Procedure
- Press the generator set master control OFF/RESET button.
- Open the main line circuit breaker.
- Navigate to Generator Info then Voltage Selector Switch menu; press the selector dial.
- Select Present Position and change to the desired selection (Three Phase Wye 480 V, Three Phase Wye 208 V, or Single Phase Dogleg).
- Rotate the voltage selector switch on the junction box to match the desired voltage shown on the controller.
- Disconnect the engine starting battery, negative lead first; disconnect battery charger power.
- Make lead connections between load devices and the load lugs or camlocks.
- Make a ground connection to earth ground per NEC guidelines.
- Replace all electrical guards, barriers, and covers.
- Reconnect the battery, negative lead last; reconnect battery charger power.
- Press RUN to start and check voltages on the display.
- Press OFF/RESET to stop.
- Close the main line circuit breaker and any downstream circuit breakers.
Tools required
- User-supplied load lug wrench Amazon
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Specs & values
- Load lug connection wire size #6--350MCM
- Load lug wrench size 5/16 in. hex
Full service-parts list: Kohler 125REZGT →, Kohler 30REZG →, Kohler 30REZGT →, Kohler 50REZG →, Kohler 70REZGT →
Source: Kohler operator's 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.