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Description / Abstract:
These requirements cover the fire and casualty aspects
associated with the mechanical performance and the electrical
features of engine driven generator assemblies intended for
installation in recreational vehicles.
These requirements cover generators rated: 15 kilowatts or less,
115 volts, 2-wire single phase; 240 volts, 2-wire single phase;
115/230 volts, 3-wire single phase; 3 or 4 wire, any voltage, three
phase. The generators may incorporate alternator or direct current
generator sections for supplying energy to battery charging
circuits. Only generators having systems voltages of less than 150
volts to ground are permitted for noncommercial applications.
These requirements cover both open and totally-enclosed
generators.
A totally-enclosed generator is so enclosed as to prevent the
free exchange of air between the inside and the outside of the
enclosure for windings but not sufficiently enclosed as to be
airtight.
A generator having ventilating openings that permit the passage
of external cooling air over and around the windings is an open
generator.
These requirements cover generator parts and combinations of
such parts.
These requirements do not cover generators for use in hazardous
locations as defined in the National Electrical Code.
These requirements cover only the identified hazard aspects of
motor-generator assemblies intended for use with recreational
vehicles. These requirements do not cover other possible hazard
aspects of such equipment.
A product that contains features, characteristics, components,
materials, or systems new or different from those in use when the
standard was developed and that involves a risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons shall be evaluated using the
appropriate additional component and end-product requirements as
determined necessary to maintain the level of safety for the user
of the product as originally anticipated by the intent of this
standard.