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- Kohler Series 7000 V-Twin OHV Engine
- Powerful and reliable engine with hydraulic valve lifters
- Powerful Performance w/ PowerBoost™ Technology
- Greater motor-starting ability for large electrical loads
- Premium Power Quality (+/-1% Voltage Regulation)
- Protects sophisticated electronics with low distortion (<5%THD)
- Fast Response Time (Requires Automatic Transfer Switch)
- Kohler™ generators restore power in as little as 10 seconds
- New Silencer Reduces Sound Levels & Provides Quiet Operation
- Maintains neighborhood solitude - approx 71 dB(A) Max
- RDC2 Controller
- ATS status via LED lights on controller; Built-In 2.5A Battery Charger
- Glare-resistant, 2-line 16-character display - No More Codes
- Real time clock allows you to easily set weekly exercise
- Remote Monitoring System (Included)
- Built-in Ethernet card, no hardware needed
- Requires OnCue Plus Wireless Radio Kit For Wireless Monitoring (Sold Separately)
- KOHLER® Energy Management App
- Get real-time alerts on generator status, remote control & maintenance records
- Bold New E-Coat Dipped Steel Enclosure
- Painted with a durable powder coat finish to minimize corrosion
- Automatic Transfer Switch & Group 51 Battery (Required & Sold Separately)
- ***Not Compatible For Off-Grid Applications***
- Approved for stationary standby applications in locations served by a reliable utility source
- Premium Warranty - 5-year/2,000-Hour Limited Warranty
California residents see
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
For more information go to: www.p65Warnings.ca.gov
Specifications
12RESV-QS8
General Information
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Overview
Product Category
Generator - Standby
Weight
433 Pounds
CARB Compliant
Yes
Made in USA
Yes
Consumer Warranty
5 Years
Commercial Warranty
5 Years
Product Style
Standby Generator
Product Length
30.6 Inches
Product Width
28 Inches
Product Height
32.4 Inches
UPC
650531173843
Additional Model Numbers
12RESV, 12RESV-QS8
Product Specs
Voltage
120/240 Single-Phase
Frequency
60 Hertz
Rated Watts
12000 Watts
Fuel Type
LP/Natural Gas
NG Power Capacity
11000 Watts
LP Power Capacity
12000 Watts
NG Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
128 ft³/hr
NG Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
216 ft³/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 50% Load
1.6 gallons/hr
LP Fuel Consumption @ 100% Load
2.9 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.
71
Transfer Switch
Automatic (Not Included)
Battery
Not Included (500 CCA)
Enclosure
Steel
A/C Ton Rating
5-Tons
Mounting Pad
Steel (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
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Product Questions
Answered by Ken, the eComfort Product Expert
Can you route the exhaust outside?
Jeffrey
from Arizona
August 25, 2018
Can this Kohler 8kW Home Standby generator be started remotely?
Kris
from Idaho
December 22, 2016
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