Alpha Technologies AlphaGen 3.5_5.0kW Kohler COM5 - Manual (Page 9)

TP-6482 8/06 9 Introduction
Introduction
This manual provides operation, troubleshooting, and
repair instructions for model Alpha 5 and COM5
generator sets and controllers.
The generator sets use a Kohler r CV-14 engine with
modified ignition, governor, and fuel systems. Refer to
the engine service manual for engine information not
covered in this manual.
Information in this publication represents data available
at the time of print. Kohler Co. reserves the right to
change this publication and the products represented
without notice and without any obligation or liability
whatsoever.
Read this manual and carefully follow all procedures
and safety precautions to ensure proper equipment
operation and to avoid bodily injury. Read and follow the
Safety Precautions and Instructions section at the
beginning of this manual. Keep this manual with the
equipment for future reference.
The equipment service requirements are very important
to safe and efficient operation. Inspect the parts often
and perform required service at the prescribed intervals.
Maintenance work must be performed by appropriately
skilled and suitably-trained maintenance personnel
familiar with generator set operation and service.
California Emission Certification
An engine or generator set with one of the following
identification labels is certified to meet Small Off-Road
Engine (SORE) emission standards for EPA/CARB.
* Spark-Ignited Small Off-Road Engines
*
This engine/generator is certified to operate using
natural gas or propane fuel.
This engine is certified with engine modifications made
by the generator set manufacturer.
1--800--544--2444
REFER TO OWNER’S MANUAL FOR SAFETY,
MAINTENANCE SPECS AND ADJUSTMENTS.
FOR SALES AND SERVICE IN US/CANADA,
CALL:
WWW.KOHLERENGINES.COM
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA PHASE 1 AND
CALIFORNIA 2006 AND LATER EMISSION
CONTROL REGULATIONS FOR SI SORE
IMPORTANT ENGINE INFORMATION
FAMILY
MODEL NO.
SPEC. NO.
SERIAL NO.
EMISSION COMPLIANCE PERIOD:
EPA: CARB: EXTENDED
THIS ENGINE IS CERTIFIED TO OPERATE ON:
PROPANE / NATURAL GAS
N11236
DISPL (CC)
The Emission Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Control or Air Index label indicates the number
of operating hours for which the engine has been shown
to meet CARB emission requirements. The following
table provides the Engine Compliance Period (in hours)
associated with the category descriptor found on the
certification label.
Emission Compliance Period (hours)
CARB Moderate, 125 Intermediate, 250 Extended, 500
Refer to certification label for engine displacement.
Exhaust Emission Control System for COM5 (CV14) is
EM.