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12RESV Generator (electric start)
Overview

Our most popular generators for backup power provide award-winning reliability and performance. When you lose power during an outage or storm, a hard-working 14/20 kW KOHLER® generator keeps your appliances working, the heat or AC running and your security system on. Now also available in 3 phase.*
Reliable.
Every KOHLER® generator is equipped with a heavy-duty, commercial-grade engine that stands up to extreme weather.
Powerful.
In just 10 seconds, your KOHLER generator automatically restores power to a 5-ton (60,000 BTU) air conditioner, major appliances and electronics.*
Premium warranty.
We’ve got you covered with 5-year, 2,000-hour protection, and a corrosion-proof enclosure that’s built to last.
Award winner.
KOHLER generators have received several awards, including the Most Valuable Product (MVP) Award 2010 by Building Products magazine.
THE POWER YOU NEED

PowerBoost™ technology provides power to start large loads such as central air conditioners without dropping powe

12RESV Generator (electric start)

  • Overview

    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.

    • Remote Monitoring

      Every 12RESV comes standard with OnCue® Plus, our remote monitoring system, which gives you peace of mind at home no matter where you are in the world.

    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

    • Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time. 

    • Streamlined installation, simple terminal block for easy field connections. Kohler also offers concrete mounting pads to lower installation costs and time.

    *Based on generator and load size.

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