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Generator
Power Ratings
Prime Power
This is the power rating most
commonly applied to
diesel generators and
is used in our data sheets and
price lists. This is
the power available at variable load if
there is no main power
supply. Since most applications
do operate with a
variable load, this rating can be
chosen even if the
generator is operating 24 hours
per day. An overload
of 10% is permitted for one hour
in every twelve hours
operation.
Standby
Power
This is the power
available at a variable load in the
event of a power
supply failure with a maximum
utilisation of 500
hours per year. No overload is permitted.
This rating is most
frequently chosen when the generator
is used as standby to
a mains power network.
Base
load Power
This is the power
available for continuous full load
operation. An overload
of 10% is permitted for one hour
in every twelve hours
operation.
Since it is unusual for a generator to operate at a
continuous
(non-variable) power output, this rating
is not often selected.
Base frame &Fuel Tank Design
Minimum volume means
cheapest sea freight.
Forest City base frames are designed so that overall
length and width does not exceed the profile of the
engine and alternator assembly.This minimises
the cost of sea freight and maximises the quantity
of generators that can be loaded into a shipping
container.
We know how inconvenient it can be to source
a fuel tank and all the necessary fuel pipes and
fittings that you require.Where space permits,we
overcome this problem by building a heavy-duty
sheet steel base frame which is used to serve as a
fuel tank with a running capacity of up to 16 hours
at full load.The tank includes fitted fuel lines
strengthened with steel wire braiding,drain plug,
filler cap and a dial type contents gauge.The fuel
tank capacity and load fuel consumption of each
model is shown on the Forest City specification
sheet.If the standard fuel tank is not large enough,
then a manual or automatic transfer system can be
provided to fill from a bulk storage tank.
Bonded rubber anti-vibration mountings are
usually fitted between the engine/alternator
assembly and the base frame.This allows
the generator to be used on an uneven surface.
The anti-vibration mountings may alternatively
be fitted between the base frame and a
concrete plinth.
The control panel is normally fitted above the
alternator on anti-vibration mountings.Depending
on the size of the circuit breaker,it may be fitted
in the control panel or a separate set mounted
housing.
What Exhaust Fittings do I
need?
Every installation
is different. This makes it impossible
to provide all the
exhaust pipes and fittings that may be
required. Each
generator is supplied with a matching
industrial grade
silencer with suitable flanges and a
flexible section to
connect between the engine outlet
and the silencer.
Residential grade silencers are available as an
optional extra. It
should be noted that there is little
advantage in providing
a whisper quiet exhaust unless
steps are taken to
dampen the mechanical noise of
the engine to a
similar level.
Care must be taken to ensure that exhaust layouts
comply with the engine
manufacturers recommendations.
Heavy
Duty Batteries
All generators are
fitted with Lucas or equivalent
heavy-duty dry charged
low maintenance lead acid
batteries complete
with a set mounted carrier and
heavy-duty battery
leads and clamps. International
regulations require
that batteries must be dry charged
for export. After
filling with electrolyte, they are ready
for use.
Nickel-cadmium batteries are available in situations
where extra-long life
is required.
What
spares do I need?
When ordering your new
generator, it is a good idea to
buy some spare parts
at the same time. This will guarantee
that you have genuine
spares at UK prices. We provide
very comprehensive
recommended spares kits for 1,000
hours, 2,500 hours,
5,000 hours and 10,000 hours.
It should only be
necessary to replace filters and vee belts
during the first 5,000
hours. The automatic voltage regulator
and key
start/autostart modules are the most critical
components because a
failure could render the generator
useless. Although
these components are generally very
reliable, it is a good
idea to keep an emergency backup.
Export packing
In order to preserve
the appearance of the generator and
to prevent loose items
being lost, every generator is shrink wrapped in heavy duty polythene.
Our experience has shown that it is no longer cost effective to
pack generators in
wooden cases as most equipment is
containerised. On very
rare occasions, customers do
experience some
cosmetic damage, but this bears no relation
to the cost of a
wooden case.
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