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- Natural gas or LPG multi-fuel
- RDC2 controller with OnCue Plus monitoring
- Aluminum enclosure, 181 mph wind rating
- Installs as close as 18 in from the home
- Tool-free removable panels
- Rodent-resistant construction
- cUL/UL 2200 listed, EPA compliant
- KOHLER 5-year/2000-hour Premium limited warranty
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The KOHLER 20RCAL provides permanently installed standby power for your home. Connected to a suitable natural gas or LP fuel supply and a compatible automatic transfer switch, it starts when utility power fails and supports the circuits selected for backup.
Key features
- Automatic backup: Designed to work with a compatible automatic transfer switch for unattended outage response.
- Fuel flexibility: Natural gas or LP operation using a permanent fuel connection.
- Engine design: Air-cooled KOHLER engine in a protective outdoor enclosure.
- Generator control: RDC2 controller coordinates generator operation and compatible RXT transfer-switch functions.
- Service access: Oil drain extension with shutoff valve simplifies routine oil service.
- Outdoor enclosure: Powder-coated aluminum enclosure.
- Starting performance: Designed to handle motor-starting loads such as air-conditioning equipment, subject to proper system sizing.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | KOHLER |
|---|---|
| Model | 20RCAL |
| Power class | 20 kW |
| Fuel | Natural gas / LP |
| Cooling | Air-Cooled |
| Rated output — natural gas | 18 kW |
| Rated output — LP | 20 kW |
| Frequency | 60 Hz |
| Controller | RDC2 Controller |
| Engine displacement | 999 cm³ (61 cu. in.) |
| Engine speed | 3600 rpm |
| Electrical configuration | 20RCAL, RXT 200 A SE, NEMA 3R, with load management |
| Line circuit breaker | 100 A |
| Generator dimensions | 1193 mm x 666 mm x 817 mm (47 in. x 26.2 in. x 32.2 in.) |
Manufacturer SKU: 20RCAL-200SELS
Included equipment
Generator and RXT 200-amp service-entrance-rated automatic transfer switch with load management in a NEMA 3R enclosure.
Installation and sizing
Match voltage, phase, fuel supply, and connected loads to the selected configuration. Output depends on fuel and operating conditions. Installation, fuel-system work, and transfer-switch connections require a qualified installer.
| Manufacturer | KOHLER |
|---|---|
| Model Number | 20RCAL-200SELS |
| Voltage | 120/240 V, single-phase, 60 Hz |
| Standby Rating | 18 kW NG / 20 kW LPG |
| Rated Current | 75 A NG / 84 A LPG |
| Line Circuit Breaker | 100 A, 2-pole |
| Transfer Switch | 200 A Model RXT service-entrance ATS, NEMA 3R, load shed |
| Shipping Weight | 600 lb (272 kg) with 200 A RXT SE |
| Fuel | Natural gas or LPG (multi-fuel) |
| Engine | KOHLER CH1000, 999 cc V-2, 3600 rpm |
| Controller | RDC2 with OnCue Plus |
| Enclosure | Aluminum, 181 mph wind rating, 18 in from home |
| Sound Level | 66 dB(A) exercise, 70 dB(A) full speed at 7 m |
| Fuel Consumption 100% Load | NG 281 cfh, LPG 136 cfh |
| Fuel Inlet | 1/2 in NPT |
| Certifications | cUL/UL 2200, EPA |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 47 x 26.0 x 32.3 in (1193 x 660 x 820 mm) |
| Warranty | 5-year/2000-hour Premium limited |
Specifications are from the manufacturer and may change. Questions? Call (888) 831-0450.
KOHLER 5-Year / 2000-Hour Premium Limited Warranty
| Coverage | parts, labor and travel for 5 years or 2000 hours, whichever occurs first |
|---|---|
| Use | stationary standby backup to a utility source in the US; mobile or non-standby use voids the warranty |
| Registration | startup by a KOHLER distributor/dealer registered via Kohler Power Assistant, else term runs from purchase date |
| Optional | 7-year and 10-year extended limited warranties available |
| How to claim | call 1-800-544-2444 or email Resi-warranty@kohler.com |
Manufacturer warranties are provided by the manufacturer. Keep your invoice as proof of purchase. Questions about a warranty claim? Call (888) 831-0450.