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Reliable power for large residential or small business needs. When the power goes out during a bad storm or power failure, your 38 kW KOHLER® generator with industrial-grade engine keeps your home or business – from central air to sump pump to personal computers – up and running.*
  • Extreme Durability - Every KOHLER RCL generator undergoes rigorous durability and reliability testing, ensuring longevity. The heavy-duty liquid-cooled engine performs exceptionally well during long runs in extreme heat conditions. Additionally, the aluminum powder-coated enclosure is designed to withstand any harsh weather conditions.
  • Innovative - This generator's patented innovations include a three-fan, automotive-style cooling system that creates some of the lowest sound levels in its class.
  • Quiet - Neighborhood-friendly, with weekly exercise volume that's similar to the ear sounds like a normal conversation.
  • Premium Warranty - Kohler is known for extraordinary reliability and performance and backs that up with a 5-year or 2000 hour limited warranty that covers parts, labor and travel for the full warranty period.
THE POWER YOU NEED
  • Powerful operation on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG); the 38RCLC provides 158 amps on LPG and natural gas
  • Extraordinary peak motor-starting capacity, with 38RCLC at 74kVA at 240V
  • Non brushed wound field excitation provides premium power quality with low maintenance
  • Powered by Kohler KG2204T industrial-grade engine; operation speed 1800 rpm
  • Compatible with OnCue® Plus and optional OnCue® Plus Wireless Generator Management Systems, Programmable Interface Module (PIM)
THE CONVENIENCES YOU EXPECT
  • The RDC2 controller is designed for today's smart, connected electronics. Its intelligent design manages both the generator set and Model RXT transfer switch functions
  • Extremely quiet operation with sound at 60dBA at full speed and 52 dBA at exercise (normal conversation level) *
  • Aesthetically pleasing corrosion-resistant aluminum enclosure with powder coated cashmere is standard. 181 mph wind rated
  • The enclosures are the smallest in its class (1800rpm models) and is allowed to be installed as close at 18" from your home
  • Runs on either natural gas or liquid propane (LPG); simple switching between natural gas and LPG in the field
    Specs

    Model

    38RCLC

    Rated kW LP

    38 kW

    Rated kW NG

    38 kW

    Amps LP

    158 amps

    Amps NG

    158 amps

    Peak Motor Starting kVA @240 V

    74 kVa

    Displacement

    2.2 L (134 cu. in.)

    Horsepower

    64 HP

    Enclosure Material

    Aluminum

    Sound Output During Weekly Exercise

    54 dB(A)

    Sound output During Full-speed Operation

    62 dB(A)

    Response Time

    10 seconds

    Certifications/Listings

    CSAEPAUL 2200

    Automatic Transfer Switch Included

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    Remote Monitor Available

    Included

    Off Grid / Utility backup

    Utility Backup

    Weight

    1370 lbs. (1370 kg)

    Alternator Type

    4-Pole, Rotating Field

    Controller

    RDC2 Controller

    Cylinder Arrangement

    Inline-4 cylinder

    Dimensions

    1880 mm x 836 mm x 1146 mm (74 in. x 32.9 in. x 45.1 in.)

    Engine Manufacturer/Description

    KOHLER

    Engine Model

    Residential Powertrain KG2204T, 2.2 L, 4-Cycle, Turbocharged

    Engin/Alternator RPM

    1800

    Fuel Type

    Natural Gas | LPG

    Frequency

    50 Hz | 60 Hz

    Phase

    Single PhaseThree Phase

    Voltage @60 Hzs

    120/240

    Digital Voltage Regulation

    ±1.0%

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