Model: 38RCL

Multi-Fuel
LPG/Natural Gas

Standard Features
D Kohler Co. provides one-source responsibility for the
generating system and accessories.
D The generator set and its components are prototype-tested,
factory-built, and production-tested.
D The generator set accepts rated load in one step.
D A standard five-year limited warranty covers all systems and
components.
D Quick-ship (QS) models with selected features are available.
See your Kohler distributor for details.
D RDC2 Controller
d One digital controller manages both the generator set and
transfer switch functions (with optional Model RXT ATS).
d Designed for today’s most sophisticated electronics.
d Electronic speed control responds quickly to changing
demand.
d Digital voltage regulation protects your valuable
electronics from harmonic distortion and unstable power
The Kohlerr Advantage quality.
D High Quality Power D Engine Features
Kohler home generators provide advanced voltage and d Powerful and reliable GM 4.3 L liquid-cooled engine
frequency regulation along with ultra-low levels of d Electronic engine management system.
harmonic distortion for excellent generator power quality to
d Simple field conversion between natural gas and LP vapor
protect your valuable electronics.
fuels while maintaining emission certification.
D Extraordinary Reliability
D Innovative Cooling System
Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and
performance and backs that up with a premium 5-year or d Electronically controlled fan speeds minimize generator
2000 hour limited warranty. set sound signature.
D All-Aluminum Sound Enclosure D Approved for stationary standby applications in locations
served by a reliable utility source.
D Fast Response
Kohler’s Fast-Responset II excitation system delivers D Certifications
excellent voltage response and short-circuit capability d The 60 Hz generator set engine is certified by the
using a permanent magnet (PM)-excited alternator. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to conform to the
New Source Performance Standard (NSPS) for stationary
D Quiet Operation
spark-ignited emissions.
Kohler home generators provide quiet, neighborhood-
friendly performance. d UL 2200 listing is available (60 Hz only).
d CSA certification is available (60 Hz only).
d Accepted by the Massachusetts Board of Registration of
Plumbers and Gas Fitters.

Generator Set Ratings

Standby Ratings
Natural Gas LPG
Alternator Voltage Ph Hz kW/kVA Amps kW/kVA Amps
120/208 3 60 39/49 135 39/49 135
127/220 3 60 39/49 128 39/49 128
120/240 3 60 39/49 117 39/49 117
4P5 277/480 3 60 39/49 58 39/49 58
220/380 * 3 50 31/39 59 31/39 59
230/400 3 50 31/39 56 31/39 56
240/416 * 3 50 31/39 54 31/39 54
4Q5 120/240 1 60 38/38 158 38/38 158
* 50 Hz models are factory-connected as 230/400 volts. Field-adjustable to 220/380 or 240/416 volts by an authorized service technician.
RATINGS: All three-phase units are rated at 0.8 power factor. All single-phase units are rated at 1.0 power factor. Standby Ratings: Standby ratings apply to installations served by a reliable utility source.
The standby rating is applicable to varying loads with an average load factor of 80% for the duration of a power outage. No overload capacity is specified for this rating. Ratings are in accordance with ISO-3046/1,
BS 5514, AS 2789, and DIN 6271. GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DERATING: Altitude: Derate 1.3% per 100 m (328 ft.) elevation above 200 m (656 ft.). Temperature: Derate 3.0% per 10_C (18_F)
temperature above 25_C (77_F). Availability is subject to change without notice. The generator set manufacturer reserves the right to change the design or specifications without notice and without any obligation
or liability whatsoever. Contact your local Kohler generator distributor for availability.

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 Alternator Specifications
Specifications Alternator D Fast-Responset II brushless alternator with brushless
Manufacturer Kohler
exciter for excellent load response.
Type 4-Pole, Rotating Field D Brushless, rotating-field alternator.
Exciter type Brushless, Permanent D NEMA MG1, IEEE, and ANSI standards compliance for
Magnet
temperature rise and motor starting.
Leads: quantity, type
4Q5 4, 120/240 D Sustained short-circuit current of up to 300% of the rated
4P5 12, Reconnectable current for up to 10 seconds.
Voltage regulator Solid State, Volts/Hz
Insulation: NEMA MG1 D Sustained short-circuit current enabling downstream circuit
Material Class H breakers to trip without collapsing the alternator field.
Temperature rise 130_C, Standby D Self-ventilated and dripproof construction.
Bearing: quantity, type 1, Sealed
Coupling Flexible Disc D Windings are vacuum-impregnated with epoxy varnish for
Amortisseur windings Full dependability and long life.
Voltage regulation, no-load to full-load ±1.0% RMS D Superior voltage waveform from a two-thirds pitch stator and
Unbalanced load capability 100% of Rated Standby skewed rotor.
Current
One-step load acceptance 100% of Rating D Total harmonic distortion (THD) from no load to full load with
Peak motor starting kVA: (35% dip for voltages below) a linear load is less than 4%.
480 V, 380 V 4P5 (12 lead) 140 (60 Hz), 98 (50 Hz)
240 V 4Q5 (4 lead) 95 (60 Hz)

Application Data
Engine Exhaust
Engine Specifications 60 Hz 50 Hz Exhaust System 60 Hz 50 Hz
Manufacturer General Motors Exhaust manifold type Dry
Engine: model, type Industrial Powertrain Exhaust flow at rated kW, m3/min. (cfm) 8.8 (310) 7.4 (260)
Vortec 4.3 L, 4-Cycle Exhaust temperature at rated kW, dry
Natural Aspiration exhaust, _C (_F) 724 (1335)
Cylinder arrangement V-6 Maximum allowable back pressure,
Displacement, L (cu. in.) 4.3 (262) kPa (in. Hg) 10.2 (3.0)
Bore and stroke, mm (in.) 101.6 x 88.4 (4.00 x 3.48) Exhaust outlet size at engine hookup,
Compression ratio 9.05:1 mm (in.) 63 (2.5) OD
Piston speed, m/min. (ft./min.) 318 (1044) 265 (870)
Main bearings: quantity, type 4, Babbitt Fuel
Rated rpm 1800 1500
Fuel System
Max. power at rated rpm, kW (HP) 56 (75) 44.8 (60)
Cylinder head material Cast Iron Fuel type LP Gas or Natural Gas
Piston type and material High Silicon Aluminum Fuel supply line inlet 1 in. NPT
Crankshaft material Nodular Iron Natural gas fuel supply pressure, kPa
Valve (exhaust) material Forged Steel (in. H2O) 1.74--2.74 (7-11)
Governor type Electronic LPG vapor withdrawal fuel supply
Frequency regulation, no-load to pressure, kPa (in. H2O) 1.24--2.74 (5-11)
full-load Isochronous Fuel Composition Limits * Nat. Gas LP Gas
Frequency regulation, steady state 1.0% Methane, % by volume 90 min. —
Frequency Fixed Ethane, % by volume 4.0 max. —
Air cleaner type Dry Propane, % by volume 1.0 max. 85 min.
Propene, % by volume 0.1 max. 5.0 max.
Engine Electrical C4 and higher, % by volume 0.3 max. 2.5 max.
Engine Electrical System Sulfur, ppm mass 25 max.
Lower heating value,
Ignition system Electronic
MJ/m3 (Btu/ft3), min. 33.2 (890) 84.2 (2260)
Battery charging alternator:
Ground (negative/positive) Negative * Fuels with other compositions may be acceptable. If your fuel is
Volts (DC) 12 outside the listed specifications, contact your local distributor for
Ampere rating 70 further analysis and advice.
Starter motor rated voltage (DC) 12
Lubrication
Battery, recommended cold cranking
amps (CCA): Lubricating System
Qty., rating for --18_C (0F) One, 630 Type Full Pressure
Battery voltage (DC) 12 Oil pan capacity, L (qt.) 4.3 (4.5)
Battery group size 24 Oil pan capacity with filter, L (qt.) 4.7 (5.0)
Oil filter: quantity, type 1, Cartridge

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 Application Data
Cooling RDC2 Controller
Radiator System 60 Hz 50 Hz
Ambient temperature, _C (_F) 45 (113)
Radiator system capacity, including
engine, L (gal.) 15 (4) Voltage: 240 V
Freq: 60.0 Hz
Engine jacket water flow, Lpm (gpm) 110 (29) 93 (24.5)
Heat rejected to cooling water at rated
kW, dry exhaust, kW (Btu/min.) 38 (2150) 33.5 (1910)
Water pump type Centrifugal
Fan diameter, mm (in.) qty. 3 @ 406 (16)
Fan power requirements (powered by
engine battery charging alternator) 12VDC, 18 amps each
The RDC2 controller provides integrated control for the
Operation Requirements generator set, Kohlerr Model RXT transfer switch,
Air Requirements 60 Hz 50 Hz programmable interface module (PIM), and load control
Radiator-cooled cooling air, module (LCM).
m3/min. (scfm)[ 51 (1800) 51 (1800)
Combustion air, m3/min. (cfm) 2.61 (92) 2.20 (78)
The RDC2 controller’s 2-line LCD screen displays status
Air over engine, m3/min. (cfm) 25 (900) 25 (900) messages and system settings that are clear and easy to read,
[ Air density = 1.20 kg/m3 (0.075 lbm/ft3) even in direct sunlight or low light.

Fuel Consumption] RDC2 Controller Features

Natural Gas, m3/hr. (cfh) at % load 60 Hz 50 Hz D Membrane keypad:
100% 15.4 (545) 13.1 (463) d OFF, AUTO, and RUN pushbuttons
75% 12.6 (444) 10.7 (377) d Select and arrow buttons for access to system
50% 9.9 (350) 8.4 (298) configuration and adjustment menus
25% 7.2 (254) 6.1 (216)
D LED indicators for OFF, AUTO, and RUN modes
Exercise 3.5 (122) 3.5 (122)
D LED indicators for utility power and generator set source
LP Gas, m3/hr. (cfh) at % load 60 Hz 50 Hz
availability and ATS position (Model RXT transfer switch
100% 6.3 (224) 5.4 (190)
required)
75% 5.2 (182) 4.4 (155)
50% 4.1 (145) 3.5 (123) D LCD screen:
25% 3.0 (106) 2.5 (90) d Two lines x 16 characters per line
Exercise 1.4 (48) 1.4 (48) d Backlit display with adjustable contrast for excellent
] Nominal Fuel Rating: Natural gas, 37 MJ/m3 (1000 Btu/ft3) visibility in all lighting conditions
LP Vapor, 93 MJ/m3 (2500 Btu/ft3) D Scrolling system status display
LP vapor conversion factors: d Generator set status
8.58 ft.3 = 1 lb. d Voltage and frequency
0.535 m3 = 1 kg. d Engine temperature
36.39 ft.3 = 1 gal. d Oil pressure
d Battery voltage
Sound Enclosure Features d Engine runtime hours
D Sound-attenuating enclosure uses acoustic insulation that D Date and time displays
meets UL 94 HF1 flammability classification and repels D Smart engine cooldown senses engine temperature
moisture absorption.
D Digital isochronous governor to maintain steady-state speed
D Internally mounted critical silencer. at all loads
D Skid-mounted, aluminum construction with two removable D Digital voltage regulation: ±1.0% RMS no-load to full-load
access panels.
D Automatic start with programmed cranking cycle
D Fade-, scratch-, and corrosion-resistant Kohlerr cashmere
powder-baked finish. D Programmable exerciser can be set to start automatically on
any any future day and time, and to run every week or every
Sound Data two weeks
D Exercise modes
Model 38RCL 8 point logarithmic average sound levels are
d Unloaded exercise with complete system diagnostics
58 dB(A) during weekly engine exercise and 61 dB(A) during
d Unloaded full-speed exercise
full-speed generator diagnostics and normal operation. The
lowest point sound levels are 56 dB(A) and 59 dB(A) d Loaded full-speed exercise (Model RXT ATS required)
respectively as compared to competitor ratings.* D Front-access mini USB connector for SiteTecht connection
All sound levels are measured at 7 meters with no load. D Integral Ethernet connector for Kohlerr OnCuer
* Lowest of 8 points measured around the generator. Sound levels at other points D Built-in 2.5 amp battery charger
around generator may be higher depending on installation parameters. D Remote two-wire start/stop capability for optional connection
of Model RDT or RSB transfer switches

See additional controller features on the next page.

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Additional RDC2 Controller Features Electrical System

D Diagnostic messages - Battery
d Displays diagnostic messages for the engine, generator, - Battery Heater
Model RXT transfer switch, programmable interface Starting Aids
module (PIM), and load control module (LCM) - Block Heater
d Over 70 diagnostic messages can be displayed [recommended for ambient temperatures below 0C (32F)]
D Maintenance reminders
Controller Accessories
D System settings - Programmable Interface Module (PIM)
d System voltage, frequency, and phase (provides 2 digital inputs and 6 relay outputs)
d Voltage adjustment - Load Control Module (LCM)
d Measurement system, English or metric (provides 4 power relays and 2 HVAC relays)
D ATS status (Model RXT ATS required) Transfer Switch
d Source availability - Model RXT Automatic Transfer Switch (see G11--121)
d ATS position (normal/utility or emergency/generator) - Model RDT Automatic Transfer Switch (see G11--98)
d Source voltage and frequency - Model RSB Automatic Transfer Switch (see G11--101)
D ATS control (Model RXT ATS required) Miscellaneous
d Source voltage and frequency settings - Rated Power Factor Testing
d Engine start time delay
Literature
d Transfer time delays - General Maintenance Literature Kit
d Fixed pickup and dropout settings - Overhaul Literature Kit
d Voltage calibration - Production Literature Kit
D Programmable Interface Module (PIM) status displays Other Options
d Input status (active/inactive) - _______________________________________________
d Output status (active/inactive) - _______________________________________________
D Load control module (LCM) menus - _______________________________________________
d Load status
d Test function Dimensions and Weights
Generator Set Standard Features Overall Size, L x W x H, mm (in.): 2280 x 836 x 1147
(89.8 x 32.9 x 45.2)
D Aluminum sound enclosure with enclosed silencer
Shipping Weight, wet, kg (lb.): 789 (1740)
D Battery rack and cables
Weight includes generator set with engine fluids and 4Q10X alternator,
D Electronic, isochronous governor sound enclosure, and silencer.
D Flexible fuel line
D Gas fuel system (includes fuel mixer, electronic secondary
gas regulator, two gas solenoid valves, and flexible fuel line
between the engine and the skid-mounted fuel system
components)
D Integral vibration isolation H
D Line circuit breaker
D Oil drain extension
D Operation and installation literature
D RDC2 controller with built-in battery charger W L
D Standard five-year or 2000 hour limited warranty
NOTE: This drawing is provided for reference only and should not be
Available Options used for planning installation. Contact your local distributor for more
detailed information.
Approvals and Listings
- UL 2200 Listing (60 Hz only)
DISTRIBUTED BY:
- CSA Approval (60 Hz only)
Communication Accessories
- OnCuer Plus Generator Management System for remote
monitoring (see specification sheet G6-140)
- OnCuer Plus Wireless Generator Management System for
remote monitoring (see specification sheet G6-137)

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