Friday, October 28 2005 16:35 Hrs (IST) - World Time -

Bangalore: Kohler India Corporation today (Oct 28, 2005) launched 8.5 RES (7.5 kW) and 12RES (10.5 kW) model LPG run Generators for residential and small-business applications in the India market. Higher power output, easier installation and quieter operation are some of the unique features of these generators. Kohler is first to introduce the world to automatic standby generators in 1920. Kohler will be selling these generators in Karnataka through their dealer Apollo Power System Pvt. Ltd.

The RES range of generators with LPG/Natural Gas as fuel are more eco-friendly unlike the normal diesel generators. These generators purge emissions to a great extent and thus help in controlling air pollutions. Acoustic enclosure is an integral element of the set ensuring noise level of 65 db (A) that is quieter than a typical vacuum cleaner.

These generators are totally automatic sets powered by Kohler electronic ignition gas engine with electronic governor. These generators can be installed in Bungalows, Restaurants, Small Offices, Banks, Showrooms and other Commercial Establishments offering unswerving stand-by power in case of power outage. These sets are one fourth in volume and weighs only 186 kgs as against 1000 kgs of a conventional DG set thus saving lot of space and can even be installed on roof tops without any problem.

"Home and small-business owners understand the value of uninterrupted alternate power source which would otherwise cripple their functioning from frequent power outages," said Mr. Sanjay Bondre, General Manager, Kohler India Corporation. "Our generators provide the industry's most precise voltage and frequency regulation to better support today's sophisticated electronics."

"Kohler is continuing to enhance its line of standby generators for various applications and needs across the globe. Significant advancements in reducing sound, optimising response time, and being the first to bring digital power to the residential standby market are just a few of the key developments Kohler has been making to their product line," said Mr. Bondre.

Mr. Gurucharana G, Sales Manager, South India, Kohler India Corporation said, "Kohler generators are programmed to perform an automatic weekly maintenance test to ensure they are in proper operating order and ready to provide power during an outage. Moreover these generators can be installed in half an hour and needs no attention from any trained operator and switches on automatically when the utility power fails and also switches off when the utility power is restored."

"These generators with Digital Voltage Regulator (DVR) guarantee an excellent quality power with frequency regulation of +/- 0.5% and 1.5% voltage regulation and also come with Advance Digital Controller (ADC) as a standard fitment with more than 10 protections that makes the system 100% reliable," said Mr. Gurucharana.

Ms. Lim Ngee Hua, Sr. Manager, Marine & Residential Sales, Kohler Co. Power Systems Asia Pacific said, "Our mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We reflect our mission in our work, in our team approach to meeting objectives and in each of the products and services we provide our customers. Our products define industry standards and manage the power requirements of homes, hospitals, commercials buildings, hotels and resorts across the globe."

Mr. Srinivas N, Managing Director, Apollo Power System Pvt. Ltd said, "We are very happy to be partnering with Kohler Power Systems in selling their LPG run Generators in Karnataka. We have a large team of trained service engineers who will be providing round the clock product service and support for all our customers across Karnataka."

These generators can be easily installed during new construction or retrofitted into existing residences and small businesses. Our generators work in tandem with a fully automatic transfer switch to produce emergency power within seconds after utility power is interrupted, even in the homeowner's absence.