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3 Potential Hazards
3.1 Auxiliary Power
The electricity produced by an engine driven Generator is very similar to mains
electricity and should be treated accordingly.
Do not remove covers and attempt to work on the Generator while the engine is
running.
Check the rating and electrical safety of the load before connecting the
Generator.
Equipment should never be connected that in total exceeds the specified rating
of the Generator.
Installation of the generator as a standby or secondary power source should
only be undertaken by a fully qualified electrician using the appropriate means
of isolation from the mains supply. Installation must comply with all applicable
laws and electrical codes.
3.2 Operating Environment
The Generator should always be operated on level ground.
3.3 Temperature Range
A temperature range between -10
o
C and +40
o
C are the normal limits of
operation.
Operating outside the range will require additional modifications.
3.4 Reference Relative Humidity
The standard reference condition for relative humidity is 30%. Above this value
the rated power must be reduced.
3.5 Reference Barometric Pressure
The standard reference condition for total barometric pressure is 1 bar.
This corresponds to an altitude of approximately 100m. Above 100m the rated
power must be reduced.
3.6 Flammable Environment
Stephill Generators must not be used in a flammable environment.
3.7 Saline Environment
Operation of the machine in a saline environment will require additional
corrosion protection.
4 Safety Considerations
4.1 General
All Stephill Generators comply with all the current EEC directives including, the
the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors regulation
2001 (SI 2001/1701).
