Alpha Technologies AlphaGen 3.5_5.0kW Kohler COM5 - Manual (Page 18)

TP-6482 8/06 18 Section 2 Operation
GM14244-B
Figure 2-6 Engine Interface Harness Connectors
2.3.2 Remote Start/Stop Connections
To operate the generator set from a remote location, use
a three-wire start/stop switch connected to pins 5, 6, and
7 of connector P6 on the cabinet interface harness. See
the wiring diagrams in Section 8.
Set the generator set master switch to the AUTO
position for remote operation. To start the generator set,
open a contact between pins 6 and 7 and close a contact
between pins 5 and 6 of connector P6. Close the contact
between pins 6 and 7 to stop the generator set.
2.3.3 Starting Generator Set
The following procedures describe the actions required
to start the generator set.
Local Starting. Move the generator set master switch
to the RUN position to immediately start the generator
set.
Remote Starting. Move the generator set master
switch to the AUTO position to allow startup by the
remote start/stop contacts. See Section 2.3.2 for the
remote start/stop switch connections.
At initial startup, the engine’s hydraulic lifters may
produce a metallic clicking sound. This is caused by the
hydraulic lifter leakdown during storage.
Run the
generator for 5 minutes. The noise will normally cease
in the first minute.
If the noise continues, run the
generator at mid throttle for 20 minutes.
Note: The control board provides up to 70 seconds of
cyclic cranking before overcrank shutdown
occurs.