2.19
SURGE PROTECTION
Electrical and electronic components shall be protected from, or designed
to withstand the effects of surges from switching and lightning.
2.20
AUTOMATIC ENGINE-GENERATOR-SET SYSTEM OPERATION
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NOTE: Adapt to fit application and provide desired
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Fully automatic operation shall be provided for the following operations:
engine-generator set starting and source transfer upon loss of [normal]
[preferred] source; retransfer upon restoration of the [normal] [preferred]
source; sequential starting; and stopping of each engine-generator set
after cool down. Devices shall automatically reset after termination of
their function.
2.20.1
Automatic Transfer Switch
Automatic transfer switches shall be in accordance with Section 16410A
AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH.
2.20.2
Monitoring and Transfer
Devices shall be provided to monitor voltage and frequency for the [normal]
[preferred] power source and each engine generator set, and control
transfer from the [normal] [preferred] source and retransfer upon
restoration of the [normal] [preferred] source. Functions, actuation, and
time delays shall be as described in Section 16410A AUTOMATIC TRANSFER
SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH.
2.21
MANUAL ENGINE-GENERATOR SET SYSTEM OPERATION
Complete facilities shall be provided for manual starting and testing of
each set without load, loading and unloading of each set.
2.22
BASE
The base shall be constructed of steel. The base shall be designed to
rigidly support the engine-generator set, ensure permanent alignment of all
rotating parts, be arranged to provide easy access to allow changing of
lube-oil, and ensure that alignment will be maintained during shipping and
normal operation. The base shall permit skidding in any direction during
installation and shall be provided with suitable holes for foundation
bolts. The base shall also withstand and mitigate the effects of
synchronous vibration of the engine and generator, and shall be provided
with [suitable holes for anchor bolts] [[_____] diameter holes for anchor
bolts] and jacking screws for leveling.
2.23
THERMAL INSULATION
Thermal insulation shall be as specified in Section 15080A THERMAL
INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS.
2.24
PAINTING AND FINISHING
The engine-generator set shall be cleaned, primed and painted in accordance
SECTION 16264A
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