ALTITUDE / AMBIENT - For applications over 3300 feet elevation or where the temperature of the ventilating air

to the generator exceeds 40°C (104°F), derating of the generator will be necessary. To determine the
derating, use the chart below by moving vertically on the specified alti-tude to the horizontal line that matches the
required ambient temperature, then select the derating required.

Note: When a NEMA class of insulation is specified, additional derating of kW available may be necessary.
Per NEMA MG 1-2011, Part 32.6: For successful operation of generators in ambient temperatures higher than 40°C,
the temperature rises... shall be reduced by the number of degrees that the ambient temperature exceeds 40°C.

ALTITUDE/AMBIENT RATING ADJUSTMENT

70
5.0% kW Available
8
65 87.5% kW Available
60 90.0% kW Available
55 92.5% kW Available
Ambient Temperature (°C)

50 95.0% kW Available
45
7.5% kW Available
9
40 100% kW Available
15.0% Derate
12.5% Derate
Consult factory

10.0% Derate
7.5% Derate
5.0% Derate
2.5% Derate
0.0% Derate
0

0 1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,000 10,000 11,000 12,000 13,000
14,000

Altitude (Feet)

Example: Example:
Elevation: 10,000 feet NEMA B class of insulation is specified in a 45°C ambient.
Ambient: 45°C Maximum allowable temperature rise is reduced from
Required Derate: 12.5% 80°C to 75°C.
Catalog Rating x .875