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,r SECTION 17 <br /> ENGINE DRIVEN GENERATOR SETS <br /> PART 1-GENERAL <br /> 17.1.01 GENERAL <br /> A. This specification defines the requirements for an emergency or standby <br /> Electric Generator Set. The generator set shall consist of an engine <br /> directly coupled to an electric generator, together with the necessary <br /> controls and accessories to provide electric power for the duration of any <br /> failure of the normal power supply. <br /> Any and all local or state requirements for standby power systems not <br /> covered by this specification will be the responsibility of the Contractor, <br /> supplier and manufacturer to meet. <br /> B. Housing developments of 200 or more units shall provide backup generator <br /> sets for emergency use as required. Generator shall be provided with <br /> automatic throw over switch that senses power interruption from the main <br /> power source, starts the generator and shifts the power supply to the lift <br /> station from the generator. <br /> 17.1.02 DESIGN STANDARDS <br /> A. The equipment covered by these specifications shall be designed, tested, <br /> rated, assembled and installed in strict accordance with all applicable <br /> standards of ANSI, NEC, ISO, U.L., IEEE and NEMA. <br /> B. The Contractor shall provide a complete integrated emergency generator <br /> system. The system consists of a diesel generator set with related <br /> component accessories and Automatic Transfer Switch(es) as specified <br /> herein. <br /> C. The generator set shall have the following characteristics: <br /> Voltage 240/480 (As Required By Power Supply) <br /> Phase 3 <br /> Connection Y <br /> Wire 4 <br /> Hertz 60 <br /> Power Factor 0.8 <br /> The generator set shall be capable of starting and running the existing <br /> loads and proposed loads without exceeding the maximum voltage and <br /> frequency variations specified herein, or the maximum temperature <br /> limitations of the engine and generator. The generator set shall be capable <br /> of starting all motor loads, with the non-inductive load applied first. <br /> 17.1.03 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS <br /> 17-1 <br />