The following ratings are designed to protect your generator set. You can find the generator rating on the name plate or "silver sticker" located either on the alternator connection box or just inside the enclosure door.
STANDBY:
Maximum usage 500 hours per year, up to 300 hours of which may be continuous running, load factor can be up to 100%--NO overload permissible.
PRIME POWER:
Unlimited hours usage, load factor 80%of published prime rating over each 24hr period, 10% overload for 1hr in every 12hrs.
Alex Cabrices
Service Advisor
FGW Latin America & Caribbean
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