Power You Control
12kW Generator
Our generators for backup power provide reliability and performance. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 12 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.
* 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.
* Powerful.
The Kohler 12 kW generator can easily start and run a 5 ton air conditioner with up to 5 kW preload.*
* Reliable.
Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and performance and backs that up with a 5-year or 2000 hour limited warranty.
* Enclosure
Bold new Kohler design in steel, dipped in e-coat for extra corrosion protection and painted with a durable powder coat finish.
* THE POWER YOU NEED
PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping power to other appliances Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity: 12RESV at 16.8kVA at 240V Premium power quality delivers exceptional digital voltage and frequency regulation along with low levels of harmonic distortion to protect sophisticated electronics Powered by reliable KOHLER Series 7000 V-twin engine with efficient OHV design. operation speed is 3600 rpm (the standard for air-cooled generators) Compatible with Programmable Interface Module (PIM) and RXT, RDT and RSB Automatic Transfer Switches Also compatible with Load Control Module (LCM) or Load Shed kit with single-phase generators only
* THE CONVENIENCES YOU EXPECT
RDC2 controller designed for today's sophisticated electronics manages both the generator set and Model RXT transfer switch functions Accepts natural gas fuel pressure as low as 3.5 inches Quiet, neighborhood-friendly operation with sound levels similar to a typical central air conditioner Meets 181 mph wind rating Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG) with simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field
SPECIFICATIONS
| Phase | Single Phase |
| Fuel Type | LPG|Natural Gas |
| Off Grid / Utility Backup | Utility Backup |
| Enclosure Material | Steel |
| Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V | 20.3 kVa |
| Voltage @ 60 Hz | 120/240 |
| Displacement | 725 cm³ (44 cu. in.) |
| Horsepower | NG 18 HP, LP 21.4 HP |
| Built in Mounting Pad | Yes |
| Sound Output During Weekly Exercise | 67 dB(A) |
| Sound Output During Full-speed Operation | 71 dB(A) |
| Warranty | Premium five-year limited warranty |
| Dimensions | 777 mm x 712 mm x 824 mm (30.6 in. x 28 in. x 32.4 in.) |
| Weight | 433 lbs. (196 kg) |
| Country of Origin | US |
| Certifications/Listings | EPA|CSA|UL 2200|cUL |
| Automatic Transfer Switch Included | Sold Separately |
| Remote Monitoring Available | Included |
| Fuel Consumption on LP at 50% load? | 57 cfh |
| Fuel Consumption on NG at 50% load? | 128 cfh |
| Alternator Note | All information shown is for 1 Phase 60 Hz generator with the largest alternator option available. |
| Alternator Type | 2-Pole, Rotating Field |
| Controller | RDC2 Controller |
| Cylinder Arrangement | V-2 |
| Engine Manufacturer/Description | KOHLER |
| Engine Model | KT725 1.9L, 4-Cycle |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Digital Voltage Regulation | ±1.0% |
| Name | 12RESV with OnCue Plus |
| Off Grid Warranty | N/A |
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