Specifications

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an industrial pre-manufactured stainless steel construction exhaust piping
thimble to be installed at the point of generator room penetration. The
exhaust pipe termination point shall incorporate a 45 degree angle cut with
bird screen installed in the opening for horizontal discharge, or with an
exhaust aluminum counter weighted rain cap with brass collar for vertical
discharge of the exhaust gases.
H. The entire generator set equipment exhaust system, including each engine
exhaust muffler and all exhaust piping installed inside of the generator
room from the top of the engine installed exhaust flexible connector(s) to
the point of generator room exhaust piping penetration(s) shall be covered
with insulation of a non-combustible type and jacketed with an aluminum
jacket. The insulation shall be minimum of 4 inch thick, Fibrex Industrial
Flexible Batt Insulation IF1260, or equal, and for the piping shall be
Coreplus 1200 insulation, or equal, held in place with stainless steel
banding and covered with 0.020 inch aluminum jacket, secured with
stainless steel screws and jacketing overlapped a minimum of 3 inches.
The exhaust system insulation materials and aluminum jacket shall be
separately applied and completely installed on site after the exhaust
system is installed within the generator room. All exhaust system fittings
from the top of the engine exhaust flexible connector to the point exhaust
piping penetration out of the generator room shall be insulated with
secured MF pipe covering material, cut to fit, and must be field removable
for flange inspections. No asbestos or asbestos bearing products shall be
used, no exceptions. Any other flexible sections of the exhaust piping
system shall be protected by a removable suitable metal guard, constructed
so as to prevent personal injury from a burn if in contact with bare flesh.
2.05 AUTOMATIC STARTING SYSTEM
A. Starting Motor – A DC electric starting system with positive engagement
drive shall be provided. The motor voltage shall be as recommended by
the engine manufacturer.
B. Automatic control – Fully automatic generator start/stop controls in the
generator control panel shall be provided. Controls shall provide
shutdowns for low oil pressure, emergency stop, high water temp, engine
overspeed, low coolant level, overcrank, internal fault shutdown. Controls
shall include a 30 second cranking cycle with lock out. Lock out shall
have remote reset capability.
C. Batteries – A lead acid storage battery set of the heavy duty special
starting type shall be provided. Battery voltage shall be compatible with
the starting system. Battery set shall be rated for no less than 172 amp
hours. Free standing corrosion resistant battery racks and necessary cables
shall be provided. Batteries shall be unit mounted.