Houston Generator Installer
8 kW Generator
8RESV with OnCue Plus Single Phase, LPG|Natural Gas
| Rated kW LP | 8 kW |
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| Rated kW NG | 7.0 kW |
| Amps LP | 33.3 amps |
| Amps NG | 29.2 amps |
| Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V | 16.8 kVa |
| Alternator Note | All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available. |
| Displacement | 597 cm³ (36.4 cu. in.) |
| Horsepower | NG 11.4 HP, LP 14.8 HP |
| Enclosure Material | Steel |
| Sound Output During Weekly Exercise | 66 dB(A) |
| Sound Output During Full-speed Operation | 72 dB(A) |
| Response Time | 10 seconds |
| Warranty | Premium five-year limited warranty |
| Country of Origin | US |
| Certifications/Listings | EPA|CSA|UL 2200|cUL |
| Automatic Transfer Switch Included | No |
| Remote Monitoring Available | Included |
| Off Grid / Utility Backup | Utility Backup |
| Weight | 375 lbs. (170 kg) |
| Alternator Type | 2-Pole, Rotating Field |
| Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load? | 64 cfh |
| Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load? | 51 cfh |
| Controller | RDC2 Digital Controller |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Single Cylinder |
| Dimensions | 712 mm x 777 mm x 824 mm (28 in. x 30 in. x 32.4 in.) |
| Engine Manufacturer/Description | KOHLER |
| Engine Model | SV620 |
| Engine/Alternator RPM | 3600 |
| Fuel Type | LPG|Natural Gas |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Voltage @ 60 Hz | 120/240 |
| Digital Voltage Regulation | ±1.0% |
| Built in Mounting Pad | Yes |
Overview
Our generators for backup power provide reliability and performance. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 8 kW KOHLER® generator keeps your appliances working, the heat or AC running and your security system on.* OnCue® Plus Generator Management System is standard with every RESV or RESVL generator.
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High Quality Power.Kohler generators provide advanced voltage and frequency regulation along with ultra-low levels of harmonic distortion for excellent generator power quality to protect your valuable electronics.
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Powerful.The Kohler 8 kW generator can easily start and run a 4 ton air conditioner with up to 5 kW preload.*
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Reliable.Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and performance and backs that up with a 5-year or 2000 hour limited warranty.
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EnclosureBold new Kohler design in steel, dipped in e-coat for extra corrosion protection and painted with a durable powder coat finish.
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Remote MonitoringEvery 8RESV comes standard with OnCue® Plus, our remote monitoring system, which gives you peace of mind at home no matter where you are in the world.
THE POWER YOU NEED
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PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping power to other appliances
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Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity: 8RESV at 16.8kVA at 240V
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Premium power quality delivers exceptional digital voltage and frequency regulation along with low levels of harmonic distortion to protect sophisticated electronics
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Powered by reliable KOHLER SV620 engine with efficient OHV design. operation speed is 3600 rpm (the standard for air-cooled generators)
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Compatible with Programmable Interface Module (PIM) and RXT, RDT and RSB Automatic Transfer Switches
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Also compatible with Load Control Module (LCM) or Load Shed kit with single-phase generators only
THE CONVENIENCES YOU EXPECT
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RDC2 controller designed for today’s sophisticated electronics manages both the generator set and Model RXT transfer switch functions
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Accepts natural gas fuel pressure as low as 3.5 inches
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Quiet, neighborhood-friendly operation with sound levels similar to a typical central air conditioner
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Meets 181 mph wind rating
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Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG) with simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field
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Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time.
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Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time.
*Based on generator and load size.
