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Features
- Kohler™ 12RES Home Standby Generator
- Requires Kohler RDT Automatic Transfer Switch (Sold Separately)
- Kohler™ Command PRO® OHV Engine
- Meets emission regulations for U.S. EPA & California
- Powerful and reliable engine with hydraulic valve lifters
- Simple field conversion between natural gas and LP
- Premium Warranty
- Covered by a 5-Year / 2,000-Hour Limited Warranty
- PowerBoost™ Technology
- Greater motor-starting ability for large electrical loads
- Provides enough power to start a 4-Ton (48,000 BTU) central AC
- Cleaner Power for Sensitive Electronics
- Protects sophisticated electronics with low distortion (THD)
- Faster Response
- Kohler™ generators restore power in as little as 10 seconds
- Quiet Operation
- Maintains neighborhood solitude 65 dB(A) at 7 m (23 ft)
- ADC-RES Advanced Digital Control
- Digital voltage regulation & engine speed governing
- LED display shows system status and setup information
- Easy Installation
- Polymer base eliminates the need for a concrete pad
- Load connection terminal block allows easy field wiring
- Galvanneal® Steel Enclosure
- Automotive-grade paint for superior corrosion-protection
- Rodent-proof construction prevents unwanted pests
- **Compatible For Off-Grid Applications***
- 18-Month / 1000-Hour Off-Grid Limited Warranty
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
12RES-QS11
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
400 Pounds
CARB Compliant
Yes
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
44.2 Inches
Product Width
28.6 Inches
Product Height
31.6 Inches
UPC
650531349521
Additional Model Numbers
12RES, 12RES-QS11
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
10400 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
124 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
193 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.8 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
2.3 gallons/hr
Rated Amps
50 Amps
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Decibel Rating @ 7m
Sound levels are measured in decibels (dB). The lower the decibel rating, the less noise the product makes. As an example, a ticking watch is 20 dB while on the other end of the scale, a lawn mower is around 90 dB.
65
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (525 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
4-Tons
Mounting Pad
Composite (Included)
Cooling System
Air Cooled
UL Listed
Yes
Grade Type
Emergency
Wi-Fi Remote Monitoring
Sold Separately
Engine
Engine Brand
Kohler
Starting System
12v Auto Start
CC
725 CC
Consumer Engine Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Engine Warranty
5 Years
Engine RPM
3600 RPM
Low Oil Alert/Shutdown
Yes
Reviews
(9)
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Product Q&A
(2)
Product Questions
Answered by Ken, the eComfort Product Expert
How long can it run continuously?
Mark
from Louisiana
October 28, 2020
Can this Kohler 8kW Home Standby generator be started remotely?
Kris
from Idaho
December 22, 2016
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