Standard for Engine Generator Sets for i

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ANSI/EGS-1

American National Standard

Engine Generator Sets

for Recreational Vehicle Safety Requirements

2022 Edition

Notice

The Canvass Committee on Engine Generator Sets EGS-1 was created to establish
minimum safety requirements for the listing of engine generators, intended for instal-
lation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar mobile applications.

Origin and Development of ANSI/EGS-1

1973-1976

A task group for the development of an Engine Generator Set for Safety Standard for
Recreational Vehicles was established in early 1973, and this group met three times in
1973, to draft the first proposed engine generator standard. The group considered a
proposed safety standard for engine-generator sets for recreational vehicles, that was
prepared by United States Testing Company, Inc., Hoboken, NJ., and also a similar
drafted standard from Underwriters Laboratories, Northbrook, IL., as the bases for
development of ANSI/EGS-1.

A final draft was developed and circulated to the task group for vote by written ballot.
The project then fell dormant for several years, but finally the first edition of ANSI/
EGS-1 was approved as an American National Standard and published on May 24,
1976.

1977-1986

Not until 1986 was there an update to the 1976 edition of ANS/EGS-1. The 1986 edi-
tion was developed by the CANVASS LIST – EGS-1, using the ANSI canvass method
and approved by ANSI. The only substantive changes since the previous (1976) edi-
tion were added definitions to Part 4. Definitions, revised section titles to provide
more clarity, several new technical tables, a new Appendix B addressing Effects of
Frequency and Voltage Variations and a new Appendix C identifying publications
listed within the text of ANSI/EGS-1.

Some editorial revisions were accomplished in other parts, and references to other
standards were updated.

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1987-1993

The next edition of the ANSI/EGS-1 was published in 1993. The Canvass Committee
for this edition was expanded from 10 individuals to 19 individuals, giving a more
comprehensive representation to the Accredited Canvass List.
ANSI approved this 1993 edition on August 5, 1993.

The 1993 edition included revisions to the product classification of generators sets,
revisions to the RV definition, upgraded existing artwork, added new language to
address test criteria for non-metallic parts, revised temperature testing criteria, and
new exhaust system requirements. Some editorial revisions were accomplished in
other parts, and references to other standards were updated.

1994-1998

In 1998 the next edition of ANSI/EGS-1 was published. This edition was approved by
ANSI on March 9, 1998.

The 1998 edition included minor changes in almost all chapters, with a more detailed
drawing in Appendix B, that addresses allowable voltage and frequency variation.
Some editorial revisions were accomplished in other parts, and references to other
standards were updated.

1998-2003

The EGS-1 Canvass Committee voted to reaffirm the current 1998 edition and publish
it as a 2003 edition. Therefore, this edition contains no substantive changes, only nec-
essary editorial changes to the Table of Contents.

2003-2009

This 2008 edition of ANSI/EGS-1, Standard for Engine Generator Sets for Recre-
ational Vehicle Safety Requirements, was prepared by the Canvass Committee on
Engine Generator Sets EGS-1 and acted on by the American National Standards Insti-
tute. The EGS-1 Canvass Committee took action on forty four proposed changes to
this standard.

This edition of ANSI/EGS-1 was approved as an American National Standard on July

3, 2008.

2009-2013

The only change in the 2013 edition is a complete re-write of the section “6. Manufac-
turer’s Instructions” providing clarity regarding requirements for both the operators
manual and installation instructions.

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2013-2018

The 2018 edition only includes several editorial and clarifying changes such as in sec-
tion 5.5.2.6 to address protection of wire and cable from fuel and oil. There was an
editorial correction to NEC reference in section 5.12.3. Also in section 5.15.1.6 fuel
lines were noted to be made specifically of steel or copper alloy. Section 6.1.5 address-
ing installation instructions and owner’s manual criteria was subjective to re-write.

2018-2022

The 2022 edition changes can be found solely in the Appendix C (Reference
Publications) portion of this document. The Canvass for this revision cycle voted to
approve the single proposal received, and reference publications were updated to
reflect the latest editions as a result of the ballot. The addresses listed in Appendix C
for ANSI and ASTM were also updated.

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2022 Accredited Canvass List

Tyler Reamer, Secretary (non-voting)

RV Industry Association

Mrs. Rina Maria Pineda Alvarado, Cummins, Inc.

Mr. Greg Baumgartner, Jayco, Inc.
Mr. Jeff Christner, Grand Design RV
Mr. William Conway, Forest River, Inc.
Mr. Harley Holt, Harley Holt & Associates, Inc.
Mr. Jerome Hoover, Retired
Mr. Bruce Hopkins, Bruce Hopkins Group
Mr. Ryan Hyer, Testing Engineers International, Inc.
Mrs. Lenora Isom, Nebraska Public Service Commission
Mr. Von Lindsey, Lindsey Research
Mr. Michael Luke, Washington State Dept. of L&I
Mr. David Mihalick, Thor Industries
Mr. Bruce Swiecicki, National Propane Gas Association

Although every effort has been made to ensure that the data presented in
this document is accurate, The RV Industry Association assumes no
responsibility for any misstatements or omissions which may have been made.
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1. Scope and Purpose.

1.1 Scope. This standard sets forth safety requirements and standards for engine gen-
erators intended for installation and operation in recreational vehicles and similar
mobile applications. It is not intended to apply to emergency, standby generators, gen-
erators with integral fuel tanks, welding generators, farm lighting plants, variable
speed generators for railroad car installations, military specification engine generators,
marine use, or similar specialized equipment. Included in this standard are recom-
mended safety measures for installations, use and care.

1.2 Purpose. The requirements of this standard are intended to eliminate or reduce the
risk of personal injury or property damage associated with the product.

2. Product Classification.

2.1 Type 1, Low Voltage D.C. Generator Set (25 Volt Nominal or Less). A fuel-
fired engine driven generator, providing direct current for operating loads or for
charging the storage battery or batteries provided in a recreational vehicle for operat-
ing the lights, water pump, fans, or other low voltage appliances installed in the vehi-
cle.

2.2 Type 2, AC Generator Set. A fuel-fired engine driven generator providing 50 or

60 Hz alternating current with output arrangements as shown in Appendix A.1

Class 1 - Two Wire, 100-120 volt, 1Ø

2Class
1a - Three Wire, 100-120 volt, 1Ø
Class 2 - Two Wire, 200-240 volt, 1Ø
Class 3 - Three Wire, 100-120/200-240 volt, 1Ø
3Class 4
- Three or Four Wire, 300 volt maximum, 3Ø

Class 3 engine generators may be designed to be four wire outputs reconnectable to

three wire or two wire outputs to provide either Class 1, 1a, 2 or 3. (See Appendix A)

3. References.

3.1 The requirements of this standard are drawn from consideration of the following
documents:

a. NFPA 70 National Electrical Code.

b. NFPA 1192 Standard for Recreational Vehicles.

1. Generators may be built as combination type 1 or 2 units.

2. A special arrangement having two separate output connections fed by the same internal circuit.
3. Can be 12-lead reconnectables.

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4. Definitions.

Ampacity: The current, in amperes, that a conductor can carry continuously under
the conditions of use without exceeding its temperature rating.

Approved: Acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction.

Authority Having Jurisdiction: The organization, office or individual responsi-

ble for “approving” equipment, an installation, or a procedure.

Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS): A control system that automati-

cally starts and stops generators.

Feeder: A feeder is the circuit conductors between the service equipment, or the
generator junction box of an isolated plant, and the branch circuit overcurrent device.

Labeled: Equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol or

other identifying mark of a nationally recognized testing laboratory that maintains
periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials.

Listed: Equipment or materials included in a list published by a nationally recog-

nized testing laboratory that maintains periodic inspection of production of listed
equipment or materials and whose listing states either that the equipment or material
meets nationally recognized standards or has been tested and found suitable for use in
a specified manner.

Output Leads: Conductors supplied for connecting the generator windings to the
line.

Recreational Vehicle: A vehicular-type structure primarily designed as temporary

living quarters for recreational, camping, or seasonal use; has its own motive or is
mounted on or towed by another vehicle; is regulated by the National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration as a vehicle or vehicle equipment; does not require a
special highway use permit for operation on the highways; and can be easily trans-
ported and set up on a daily basis by an individual.

5. Safety Requirements.

5.1 Enclosures.

5.1.1 Engine generators shall be designed so that openings giving direct access to
electrically live metal or hazardous moving parts (except smooth rotating surfaces) are
limited in size by the structural parts, or by screens, baffles, grilles, expanded metal or
other means to prevent accidental contact with hazardous parts.

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5.1.2 An opening in a guard or enclosure for electrically live and metal parts or
hazardous moving parts other than fans or blowers shall be less than one inch (1") in
the minor dimension and shall not permit the probe illustrated in Figure 1 to contact
the part when inserted through the opening with a force of one pound to its maximum
depth and in a straight or articulated position.

Figure 1. Probe Derived from Composite Data

Approx
3.5 30º
Radius 5.0
5.8
30
60
Section 78 90
A - A .05
96
.05
A A 100
136
154
.05 97
234

.05
15
16

.05
19
25.4
.05

50

21.5

25.4

78 All Dimensions In Millimeters

25 Radius

25 Radius

5.1.3 Fans, blowers, and other air moving components capable of inflicting injury
shall be so guarded or enclosed as to prevent injury.

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5.1.4 The hazardous portion of a blade or blower wheel shall be so guarded that the
probe illustrated in Figure 2, will not contact a hazardous part when inserted through
any opening in the guard and applied with a force of one pound.

Figure 2. Fan Probe

89.0 mm.
3.50"
1"

25.4 mm.
1" Dia.
6.35 mm.
.25" Dia.
12.7 mm.
.50" Dia.

5.2 Sharp Edges. An edge, a projection, and a corner of an enclosure, frame, guard,
handle, or the like shall be smooth and rounded, so as not to constitute a hazard.

5.3 Corrosion Protection. Iron and steel parts except bearings, laminations and minor
parts of iron and steel, such as washers, screws and similar parts, shall be protected
against corrosion by painting, galvanizing, plating or by other protective coating, if the
failure of such unprotected parts would result in a hazardous condition.

5.4 Terminals and Output Leads for AC Output Power.

5.4.1 A generator shall have provision for connection of flexible conduit in accor-
dance with Article 551, NFPA 70.

5.4.2 Terminal Enclosures.

5.4.2.1 The location of an enclosure in which connections to the feeder circuit

are to be made by the installer shall be such that these connections, if located on the
engine generator, can be readily inspected after the generator is installed as intended.

5.4.2.2 An enclosure intended for the connection of a supply raceway shall be

so attached to the generator as to be prevented from turning.

5.4.2.3 Generator output terminal enclosures, after connection of the output

wiring system, shall be complete and shall enclose all output wiring terminals and all
splices therein.

5.4.2.4 If an enclosure is to enclose wire-to-wire connections, it shall have a

minimum dimension of cover and a minimum usable volume in accordance with
Table 1.

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5.4.2.5 If an enclosure encloses rigidly mounted terminals, it shall be of a size

to provide spacings in accordance with Table 3 in paragraph 5.6.6.1, and usable vol-
ume in accordance with Table 2 below.

Table 1. Enclosures For Wire-To-Wire Connection

Enclosures*
Minimum Dimen- Minimum Usable
sion of Cover volume, Cubic
Opening, Inches Inches
1000 watts and smaller 1-5/8 7-1/2
1001 watts to 4000 watts 1-3/4 12
4001 watts to 9200 watts 2 16
9201 watts to 15000 watts 2-1/2 26
15001 watts to 20000 watts 3 30
*Enclosures of other sizes shall be evaluated to determine if they have
the capacity for the required connection.

Table 2. Enclosures For Rigidly Mounted Terminals

Output Feeder Conductor Size, Minimum Usable Volume, Per
AWG Output Feeder Conductor, Cubic
Inches
14 and Smaller 1
12 and 10 1-1/4
8 and 6 2

5.4.2.6 Metal enclosures to which a wiring system is to be connected shall be

not less than 0.032 inch thick if uncoated steel (No. 20 MSG), not less than 0.034 inch
thick if galvanized steel (No. 20 GSG), and not less than 0.045 inch (No.16 AWG)
thick if nonferrous.

5.4.2.7 Enclosures of other materials shall be acceptable considering physical

strength, resistance to impact, moisture absorbing properties, combustibility, resis-
tance to corrosion and distortion at temperatures to which the enclosure may be sub-
jected.

5.4.3 Wiring Terminals and Leads.

5.4.3.1 A wiring terminal is a terminal to which a wire, including a grounding

wire, may be connected when the generator is installed in the recreational vehicle. If a
wiring harness is provided as part of the generator and the means of making the con-

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nection is factory assembled to the wire, the connection is not considered a wiring ter-
minal.

5.4.3.2 A generator shall be provided with output wiring terminals for the con-
nection of feeder conductors, or provided with leads for such connection, having an
ampacity not less than the maximum sustained available overload current when col-
lapsible field or other built in overcurrent protection is provided.

5.4.3.3 A terminal intended solely for connection of an equipment grounding

conductor shall be capable of securing a conductor of the size for the particular appli-
cation, in accordance with NFPA 70.

5.4.3.4 A wiring terminal shall be provided with a soldering lug or pressure ter-
minal connector securely fastened in place (for example, firmly bolted or held by a
screw), except that a wire-binding screw may be employed at a wiring terminal
intended to accommodate a No. 8 AWG or smaller conductor if upturned lugs or other
means are provided to hold the wire in position.

5.4.3.5 A wire-binding screw shall be not smaller than No. 10, except that a
No. 8 screw may be used at a terminal intended only for the connection of a No. 14
AWG conductor.

5.4.3.6 A terminal plate tapped for a wire-binding screw shall be of metal not
less than 0.050 inch thick, except that a plate not less than 0.030 inch thick is accept-
able if there are two or more full tapped threads in the metal.

5.4.3.7 The metal of a terminal plate may be extruded at the tapped hole to give
the thickness necessary for two full threads if the thickness of the unextruded metal is
not less than the pitch of the thread.

5.4.3.8 Upturned lugs or a cupped washer shall be capable of retaining a con-

ductor of the size mentioned in paragraph 5.4.3.2, but not smaller than No. 14 AWG,
under the head of the screw or within the cupped washer.

5.4.3.9 The free length of an output connection lead inside a splice box or wir-
ing compartment shall be 6 inches or more.

5.4.3.10 A lead to be connected to an output feeder conductor shall be not more

than two AWG sizes smaller than the output feeder conductor and the insulation shall
be:

(a) Neoprene or thermoplastic, with a wall thickness of at least 0.030 inch.

(b) Other material having the same or better electrical and mechanical proper-
ties.

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5.4.3.11 Each lead provided for wiring to or for interconnection between parts
of a generator (for example, generator windings to control box) shall be provided with
a means to prevent stress from being transmitted to internal connections when sub-
jected to an axial pull of 20 pounds applied for 1 minute without any displacement.
Each lead or cord is to be tested with the 20 pound weight. Such test is to be waived if
the leads are not intended to be exposed in the final application and are only handled
while the generator is being factory wired.

5.4.3.12 A terminal intended for the connection of a grounded (identified) con-

ductor shall be of, or plated with, metal that is substantially white in color and shall be
readily distinguishable from the other terminals, or proper identification of that termi-
nal shall be clearly shown in some other manner, such as on an attached wiring dia-
gram. A lead intended for the connection of a grounded conductor shall be finished to
show a white or natural gray color and no other lead for field connection shall be so
identified, except that leads of any color, coded with permanent tags or other mark-
ings, may be used if identified on a wiring diagram attached to the generator.

5.4.3.13 If a generator output may be connected to supply either a 120 volt, 60

Hz, 2-wire with ground or a 120/240 volt, 60 Hz, 3-wire with ground system, all out-
put connection leads may be of the same color, other than green or green with a yellow
stripe and shall be identified by permanent marking such that proper output connec-
tions can be made by use of the installation instructions and a wiring diagram con-
tained therein.

5.4.3.14 The surface of an insulated lead intended solely for the connection of
an equipment-grounding conductor shall be green with or without one or more yellow
stripes, and no other lead shall be so identified.

5.4.3.15 A wire-binding screw intended for the connection of an equipment-

grounding conductor shall have a green colored head that is hexagonal, slotted or both.
A pressure wire connector intended for connection of such a conductor shall be plainly
identified, such as by being marked G, GR, GRND, Ground, Grounding, or the like, or
by a marking on a wiring diagram provided on the generator. The wire-binding screw
or pressure wire connector shall be so located that it is unlikely to be removed during
routine servicing of the generator.

5.4.3.16 Wiring terminals shall be securely fastened to prevent rotation. The

wires of stranded leads for connections to wiring terminals shall be confined in pres-
sure connectors, eyelets, soldering lugs, soldered or welded in place, or otherwise
retained to prevent grounding or short-circuiting by stray strands. If terminal screws,
nuts or studs are of ferrous metal, they shall be plated to prevent corrosion.

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5.5 Internal High Voltage Electric Circuits (50 Volts to 300 Volts AC).

5.5.1 Current Carrying Parts. A current-carrying part shall be of silver, copper, a

copper alloy, aluminum, copper clad aluminum, plated iron or steel, or other material
suitable for the purpose, electrically connected and mechanically secured.

5.5.2 Internal Wiring.

5.5.2.1 Unless it is an uninsulated live part, insulated internal wiring (including

an equipment-grounding conductor) shall be a type or types suitable for the particular
application, when considered with respect to:
(a) The temperature and voltage to which the wiring is to be subjected.
(b) Exposure to oil, grease, gasoline, or other substances which would have a
deleterious effect on the insulation.
(c) Exposure to moisture, and
(d) Other conditions of service to which it is to be subjected.

5.5.2.2 Except as noted in paragraph 5.5.2.6, thermoplastic insulated wire and

neoprene insulated wire shall be standard building wire or appliance wiring material
that has the proper voltage and temperature rating for the application.

5.5.2.3 Except as noted in Paragraphs 5.5.2.4 - 5.5.2.6, the wall thickness of

insulation shall be at least:
(a) For cross-linked polyethylene, 0.015 inch;
(b) For insulation other than cross-linked polyethylene, 0.015 inch if the wire
is provided with an outer braid or jacket having a wall thickness of at least
0.015 inch;
(c) Except as indicated in items a & b, 0.030 inch.

5.5.2.4 Wire may be insulated with a material other than those mentioned in
paragraphs 5.5.2.2 - 5.5.2.3 if it is investigated by a nationally recognized testing labo-
ratory and found to have qualities and thickness necessary for the application.

5.5.2.5 Wiring shall be protected from sharp edges, including screw threads,
burrs, fins, moving parts, hot engine parts, exhaust systems, fuel systems, and other
features that might damage the insulation of the conductor. Acceptable protection may
include clamps, grommets, loom, sleeves, added insulation, shields, and routing.

5.5.2.6 Wiring and cables that may be exposed to fuel, oil, grease, or other,
chemicals that might degrade electrical insulation shall have insulation, or other pro-
tection, approved for use with exposure to applicable chemicals.

Exception: Wires exposed to fuel or oil because they are connected to fuel or oil
components (i.e. carburetors, fuel pumps, pressure gauges, etc.) may be used if the
installation of the wire is fuel or oil resistant.

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5.5.2.7 A hole in a metal wall through which insulated wires pass shall have
smooth surfaces free of burrs, fins or sharp edges or shall be provided with a smoothly
rounded bushing.

5.5.2.8 All splices and connections shall be mechanically secure and shall pro-
vide reliable electrical contact.

5.5.2.9 A soldered connection shall be made mechanically secure before being

soldered.

5.5.2.9.1 Connections made to printed wiring boards by wave or dip sol-

dering processes are not required to be mechanically secured before soldering.

5.5.2.10 An internal connection terminating in an open end spade lug is not

acceptable unless additional means, such as upturned, locking spade, or other retaining
methods are provided to hold the lug in place should the wire-binding screw or nut
become slightly loosened. In any case, an open end lug with a lock washer alone is not
acceptable.

5.5.2.11 Except within generator windings, a splice shall be provided with

insulation equivalent to that of the wires involved unless the splice has been con-
strained such that minimum acceptable separation, as required in section 5.6 Separa-
tion of Circuits, is assured between the splice and other metal parts.

5.5.2.12 Splicing devices such as pressure wire connectors may be employed if

they provide mechanical security and insulation for the voltage to which they are sub-
jected. In determining if splice insulation consisting of coated fabric, thermoplastic, or
other tubing is acceptable, consideration is to be given to such factors as its electrical
and mechanical properties and its flammability. Thermoplastic tape wrapped over a
sharp edge is not acceptable.

5.5.2.13 Insulation consisting of two layers of thermoplastic tape that has been
investigated by a nationally recognized testing laboratory and found to have qualities
necessary for the use is acceptable on a splice if the voltage involved is less than 250
volts.

5.5.2.14 Stranded internal wiring shall be so connected at a wire-binding screw

that loose strands of wire will be prevented from contacting other uninsulated live
parts not always of the same polarity as the wire, and from contacting dead metal
parts. This may be accomplished by use of pressure terminal connectors, soldering
lugs, crimped eyelets, soldering all strands of the wire together, or other means which
ensure a good connection.

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5.6 Separation of Circuits.

5.6.1 Unless provided with insulation for the highest of the circuit voltages, insu-
lated conductors of a hazardous circuit, including conductors in a terminal box or com-
partment, shall be separated from other circuits within the product by barriers or shall
be segregated, and such conductors shall be separated or segregated from all insulated
or uninsulated live parts of the other circuits.

5.6.2 Insulated conductors may be segregated by clamping, routing, or other

means that ensures permanent separation.

5.6.3 If a barrier is used to separate or segregate internal wiring, it shall be held in

place so it cannot be removed without the use of a tool.

5.6.4 A barrier of metal shall have a thickness not less than the minimum thickness
of the enclosure. A barrier of insulating material shall not be less than 0.028 inch thick
and so supported that its deformation cannot be readily accomplished to defeat its pur-
pose.

5.6.5 Insulating Supports and Barriers. Insulating materials used to support or sep-
arate live parts shall have thermal, mechanical and electrical properties necessary for
the service for which the machine is designed.

5.6.6 Internal and Terminal Spacings Involving Uninsulated Live and

Grounded Parts.

5.6.6.1 The spacings at output-wiring terminals shall not be less than indicated
in Table 3 between:

(a) Terminals of opposite polarity, and

(b) Terminals and other uninsulated metal parts not always of the same polar-
ity.

Table 3. Minimum Acceptable Spacings At Output-

Wiring Terminals
Potential Involved, Over Surface, Through Air,
Volts RMS Inches Inches
0 - 150 0.250 0.250
151 - 300 0.375 0.250

5.6.6.2 At other than output-wiring terminals, except as indicated in paragraph

5.6.6.4, spacings between live parts of opposite polarity and between live and dead
metal parts shall be as indicated in Tables 4 and 5. If a live part is not rigidly secured in
position by a means other than friction between surfaces, or if a movable dead metal

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part is in proximity to an uninsulated live part, the minimum spacings shall comply
with the requirements.

Table 4. Minimum Acceptable Spacings At Other Than

Output-Wiring Terminals And At Other Than Internal
Generator Spacings*
Potential Involved, Through Air, Over Surface,
Volts RMS Inches Inches
50 or less 0.062 0.062
51 - 150 0.125 0.250
151 - 300 0.250 0.375
*See Paragraph 5.6.6.4 for internal generator spacings.

Table 5. Minimum Acceptable Spacings Between Any

Uninsulated Live Part And The Walls Of A Metal
Enclosure, Or Other Accessible Dead-Metal Parts,
Including Fittings For Conduit Or Armored Cable
Potential Involved Volts RMs Through Air and Over Sur-
face, Inches
50 or less 0.062
51 - 150 0.250
151-300 0.500

5.6.6.3 The spacing requirements given in paragraphs 5.6.6.1 and 5.6.6.2 do

not apply to the inherent spacings of a component of the generator, such as a snap
switch; such spacings are judged on the basis of the requirements for the component in
question. The spacing requirements given in paragraph 5.6.6.2 do apply between a
component live part, such as on a snap switch, and adjacent metal parts. Any uninsu-
lated conductor of the rotor circuit is regarded as a dead metal part with respect to the
stator circuit, and the appropriate spacing is required between uninsulated stator and
rotor conductors.

5.6.6.4 A generator having potentials of 250 volts or less shall have spacings
between uninsulated live parts of opposite polarity, and between an uninsulated live
part and a dead metal part, not less than 0.045 inch except that the commutator and
collector ring spacings shall be no less than 0.062 inch. On circuits that are energy lim-
ited to 15 volt-amperes, there is no minimum spacing specified, on circuits that are
energy limited to over 15 volt-amperes but less than 100 volt-amperes, a 0.045 inch
spacing or greater is required.

5.6.6.5 If an isolated dead metal part is interposed between or is in close prox-

imity to (l) live parts of opposite polarity, (2) a live part and an exposed dead metal

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part, or (3) a live part and a dead metal part that may be grounded, the spacing may be
not less than 0.045 inch between the isolated dead metal part and any one of the parts
previously mentioned, if the total spacing between the isolated dead metal part and the
two other parts is not less than the value indicated in 5.6.6.4.

5.6.6.6 An insulating lining or barrier of material such as fiber or thermoplas-

tic, employed in lieu of air spacings shall be not less than 0.028 inch and shall be so
located that it will not be adversely affected by arcing; except that an insulation such
as vulcanized fiber not less than 0.013 inch thick or mica not less than 0.0065 inch
thick may be used:

(l ) in conjunction with an air spacing of not less than 50% of the minimum
acceptable through-air spacing, or
(2) between a heat sink and a metal mounting surface including the enclosure
of a battery circuit rated 50 volts or less.

An insulating lining or barrier of material having a thickness less than that

specified above may be used if investigation determines it to have equivalent thermal,
mechanical and electrical properties.

5.7 Bonding. All exposed normally non-current carrying metal parts that are likely to
become energized due to fault or failure shall have bare metal-to-metal pressure con-
tact or otherwise be electrically connected together to a common ground connection
point identified ''Ground'', ''Gnd'', or earth ground symbol. This point shall have fea-
tures (terminal, stud with nut and washer, threaded hole and screw with washer, etc.)
with capacity for connection of the common ground to the vehicle chassis with a flex-
ible grounding conductor which shall be No. 8 copper AWG minimum.

5.8 Grounded Fault Protections. If a 15 or 20 ampere convenience receptacle is to be

provided, it shall be protected by a listed ground fault circuit interrupter.

5.9 High Potential Tests. The engine generator set shall be able to withstand the high
voltage tests as developed below. These tests are to be made only on the original unit
submitted for testing unless otherwise specified by the standard. A variable alternating
current, high voltage current-limited power source shall be required.

5.9.1 Circuits designed for less than 50 volts peak: Test voltage shall be 500 volts
for 1 minute.

5.9.2 Circuits designed for over 50 volts peak: The test voltage shall be 1000 volts
plus twice nominal rated voltage for 1 minute between each current carrying part and
adjacent metal.

5.9.3 Where two or more separate current carrying circuits are wound simultane-
ously or adjacent in the same confine (within the same slot or wound on the same pole)
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nominal voltage for 1 minute. Note: This does not apply to AC power windings for
Class I, II and III generators which are considered one circuit.

5.9.4 As an alternative to the 1 minute test in paragraphs 5.9.2 and 5.9.3, the com-
ponents may be tested for 1 second at 20% higher voltage than the 1 minute test volt-
age when used for production test.

5.9.5 When a test is made on a generator set in which the components have previ-
ously passed the high voltage test, the test voltage shall not exceed 85% of the lowest
test voltage for that particular circuit.

5.9.6 When a test is made on a generator after installation, the voltage shall be 75%
of the lowest test voltage appropriate for any part of the group.

5.10 Overspeed Protection. Generator sets shall be so constructed that they withstand
the no load, wide open throttle speed of the engine for a period of 1 minute without
constituting a fire or casualty hazard. If it has overspeed protection, the test shall be
run at the maximum speed allowed by the overspeed device. This characteristic may
be established during design testing and the test shall not be required of production
units. The generator set shall not be required to operate after this test is conducted.

5.11 Variation in Rated Voltage and Frequency. In order to protect appliance motors
attached to the output of engine generators, the generator, when arranged for test and
operated as described within 5.13 Temperatures, shall maintain all of the following
characteristics during any steady state conditions from no load to maximum observed
output power (as defined within section 5.13.1.3):

(a) Plus or minus 10 percent of rated voltage, at rated frequency.

(b) Plus or minus 5 percent of rated frequency, at rated voltage.
(c) Where voltage and frequency variations have opposite signs (one positive and
one negative), the sum of the absolute values of frequency and voltage cannot
exceed 10% (|frequency| + |voltage| < 10%)
See Appendix B.

5.12 Overload or Short Circuit Protection.

5.12.1 The engine generator shall have an integral overcurrent protection device,
collapsible field or other integral overcurrent protection feature for protection of gen-
erator feeder conductors.

A marking or installation manual instruction is required to indicate the maximum sus-

tained overload current potential of the engine generator or to indicate the minimum
ampacity of the feeder conductors suitable for the sustained overload current potential.
Where an integral fuse, supplementary protector, or branch breaker device is used, a
marking of the device nominal ampere rating, if visible to the installer and clearly
associated with the device, satisfies the marking.

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5.12.2 Overload Test. The product shall be arranged for test and operated as
described within 5.13 Temperatures. The load shall be increased in steps until maxi-
mum current is obtained and holds there or starts to decline. (For multi-phase genera-
tors, the power factor does not have to be maintained at the rated value.) This test shall
continue until stabilization or the unit stops, but not to exceed one hour. There shall be
no burning, charring, or other evidence of damage to the product or enclosure which
could create a risk of fire or personal injury with continued use.

5.12.3 Short Circuit Test. A short circuit test shall be conducted by creating a
short circuit with a knife switch or electric contactor that is connected to the generator
set’s AC output leads. (Note: For three phase generators, the line to line short shall be
applied between all three phases simultaneously). Where AC output leads are not pro-
vided as part of the generator set, the short circuit test shall be conducted with test
leads that are no more than 10 feet in length and sized for the rated current of the gen-
erator. (Reference NEC Table 310.15(B)(16)) A generator shall not emit flame or mol-
ten metal or create a risk of fire or electric shock. This test shall continue until
stabilization or the unit stops, but not to exceed one hour.

5.13 Temperatures.

5.13.1 When tested in accordance with these requirements, parts shall not attain a
temperature sufficient to damage required corrosion protection, to adversely affect
operation of safety controls, to impair the value of required thermal or electrical insu-
lation, not to cause creeping, distortion, sagging, or similar damage if such damage to
the material or part may result in a risk of fire, or personal injury. The temperature rise
at specific points shall not be greater than those specified in Table 6 and Par. 5.16.2.2
unless otherwise indicated.

5.13.1.1 A generator is to be installed in a test enclosure at the minimum clear-

ances recommended by the manufacturer with the exhaust system routed in accor-
dance with the installation instructions. The enclosure will be fabricated of 3/4 inch
(19 mm) thick plywood finished in a flat black. All joints in the test enclosure are to be
tight or sealed. The under coach clearance and clearance to exhaust system compo-
nents will be maintained as specified in the installation instructions.

5.13.1.2 The product shall be connected as intended in service and subjected to

electrical loads so as to create a loading equal to the KW output marked on the unit.
(Note: For three phase generators, the rated power factor shall be maintained during
this test.) The system shall be operated until equilibrium temperatures are attained as
evidenced by no increase in temperature rises for three consecutive readings taken at
15-minute intervals.

5.13.1.3 After the generator set has reached thermal equilibrium under the con-
ditions of the temperature test, measurements of the output of the generator shall be
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maintain no less than 90% of KW output marked on the unit for the duration of the
test.

5.13.2 Coil or winding temperatures may be measured by thermocouples unless

the coil is inaccessible for mounting of these devices (for example, a coil immersed in
sealing compound) or unless the coil wrap includes thermal insulation or more than
two layers (0.030 maximum) of cotton, paper, rayon, or the like. For a thermocouple-
measured temperature of a coil of a generator (items 7 and 14 in Table 6), the thermo-
couple is to be mounted on the integrally applied insulation on the conductor.

5.13.3 At a point on the surface of a coil where the temperature is affected by an

external source of heat, the temperature rise measured by a thermocouple may be 15°C
(item 13 in Table 6), 5°C (part A of item 7) and 10°C (part A of item 14) more than the
indicated maximum, provided that the temperature rise of the coil, as measured by the
resistance method, is no more than that specified in Table 6. The resistance method is
acceptable if it is one of the following:

ANSI/IEEE 115, 1995

Test Procedures for Synchronous Machines
or
Military Handbook 705, Method 110.1
Generator Sets, Electrical Measurements,
& Instrumentation Methods

5.13.4 Tests may be conducted at any ambient temperature within the range of 10-
40°C.

5.13.5 Thermocouples are to consist of wires not larger than No. 24 AWG and not
smaller than No. 30 AWG. When thermocouples are used in determining temperatures
in electrical equipment, it is standard practice to employ thermocouples consisting of
No. 30 AWG iron and constantan wire and a potentiometer-type instrument; and such
equipment is to be used whenever referee temperature measurements by thermocou-
ples are necessary. The thermocouple wire is to conform with the requirements for
special thermocouples as listed in the table of limits of error of thermocouples in Tem-
perature-Measurement Thermocouples, ANSI MC 96.1.

5.13.6 If the generator contains internal circuits for starting battery charging or
other DC power, the test described within paragraph 5.13 Temperatures is to be con-
ducted with the DC windings and devices loaded at the maximum rating stated on the
nameplate or in product literature or manuals.

5.14 Blocked Inlet Test. The product shall be arranged for test as described within
5.13 Temperatures, and after demonstrating operation at the observed power required
in section 5.13 Temperatures, all openings in the enclosure that are intended as air
inlets shall be completely blocked. The test is to be continued until equilibrium condi-
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evidence of damage to the product or enclosure which could create a risk of fire or per-
sonal injury with continued use. The generator set need not be capable of continued
operation as a result of this test. This characteristic shall be established during design
testing and the test shall not be required of production units.

Table 6. Maximum Acceptable Temperature Rises

Materials and Components Parts Degrees

C

1. Varnished-cloth insulation 60

2. Wood or other combustible materials and surfaces of 65

the test enclosure
3. Engine electrical insulation (ignition and 12Vsystem) 150

4. Fuses 65

5. Fiber employed as electrical insulation 65

6. At any point within a terminal enclosure compartment 35h

in which power-supply conductors are to be
connected, including such conductors themselves
7. Class A insulation on coil windings of generators
A. In open generators thermocouple or resistance
method 75
B. In totally enclosed generators thermocouple or
resistance method 80

8. Class 130 insulation, except as indicated in item l4 85a

Thermocouple method
9. Phenolic composition employed as electrical 125b
insulation or as a part whose failure would result in a
hazardous condition
10. Rubber- or thermoplastic-insulated wires and cords 35b,c
on 120 V systems
11. Capacitors
Electrolytic 40d
Other Types 65e

12. Sealing compound 40

less than
melting point

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Table 6. Maximum Acceptable Temperature Rises (Continued)

Materials and Components Parts Degrees

C

13. Class 105 insulation on windings of unlisted relays,

solenoids, etc.
Thermocouple method 65
Resistance method 85

14. Class B insulation on coil windings of generators

A. In open generators
Thermocouple or resistance method 95
B. In totally enclosed generators
Thermocouple or resistance method 100

15. Class F armature and field windings

Resistance method 120

16. Class H armature and field windings

Resistance method 140

17. Transformer and reactor coils with a Class 105

insulation system
Thermocouple method 65
Resistance method 70

18. Transformer and reactor coils with a Class 130

insulation system
Thermocouple method 85
Resistance method 95

19. Transformer and reactor coils with a

Class F insulation resistance method 120

20. Selenium rectifier 50f,g

21. Silicon rectifier 75g

(a) See paragraph 5.13.2

(b) The limitations on phenolic composition and on rubber and therm

oplastic insulation do not apply to compound which have been investigated
and found to have special heat-resistant properties.

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Table 6. Maximum Acceptable Temperature Rises (Continued)

(c) Rubber-insulated conductors within a Class A insulated generator, rub-

ber-insulated generator leads, and a rubber-insulated flexible cord entering
a generator may be subjected to a temperature rise of more than 35°C, pro-
vided that a suitable braid is employed on the conductor of other than a
flexible cord. However, this does not apply to thermoplastic-insulated wires
or cords.

(d) For an electrolytic capacitor which is physically integral with or

attached to a generator, the temperature rise on insulating material integral
with the capacitor enclosure may not be more than 65°C.

(e) A capacitor which operates at a temperature rise of more than 65°C may
be judged on the basis of its marked temperature limit.

(f) A temperature rise of 60°C is acceptable if the stack assembly is insu-

lated with phenolic composition or other insulating material suitable for
150°C.

(g) The limitation does not apply to a rectifier that has been investigated by
a nationally recognized testing laboratory and accepted for a higher tem-
perature.

(h) If any point within a wiring or terminal enclosure in which the output
feeders are intended to be connected (including such conductors them-
selves) attains a temperature rise of more than 35° C during the normal-
temperature test, the generator shall be marked ''For supply connection, use
wires suitable for at least --- degrees C,'' or with an equivalent statement,
and the temperature value shall be in accordance with Table 7. This state-
ment shall be located at or near the point where the connections are to be
made, and shall be clearly visible both during and after the installation of
the generator.

Table 7. Enclosure Marking

Temperature rise during Temperature Marking

test in enclosure

Deg. C Deg. C

36-50 75

51-65 90

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5.15 Fuel Systems.

5.15.1 Fuel Lines and Fittings.

5.15.1.1 Gasoline fuel lines shall be steel tubing unless flexible hose is
necessary to absorb vibration. Flexible hose is also acceptable when routed within
generator protective housings.

5.15.1.2 Diesel fuel lines may be steel or flexible tubing that is appropriate for
the installation.

5.15.1.3 Wire inserted hose shall not be used where it can constitute an
electrical path between the engine and any part of the electrical system if the bonding
straps are removed. Wire reinforced hose that is not electrically connected between its
conductive fittings shall be permitted.

5.15.1.4 Steel tubing shall have a wall thickness of not less than 0.028 inch and
shall have an exterior coating of corrosion-resistant metal or equivalent.

5.15.1.5 Flexible hose shall conform to SAE J30, Fuel and Oil Hose, and be a
type that is appropriate for its use. Hose and tubing shall not pull off its fittings or fail
when subjected to a 20 lb. axial pull test applied for 1 minute at 25°C ± 5°C with tub-
ing or hose wetted with fuel after assembly.

5.15.1.6 Fuel-line tubing fittings shall be made of steel or copper alloy,

conforming to SAE J512, Standard for Automotive Fittings, or ANSI B16.26 Standard
for Cast, Copper, Alloy Fittings for Flared Copper Tubes.

5.15.1.7 A body or fitting provided with tapered threads shall be threaded in

accordance with the Standard for Pipe Threads, ANSI B1.20.1.

5.15.1.8 External fuel-confining parts of a filter, except a gasket or seal, shall

be of metal.

5.15.1.9 Fuel lines shall be supported to minimize chafing and to maintain at

least a 2-inch clearance from unshielded exhaust pipe, or in any event, not to exceed a
maximum operating temperature of 125° C.

5.15.1.10 The fuel lines shall not be tied to the electrical wiring and they shall
be routed, shielded or supported so that they cannot contact the electrical wiring.

5.15.1.11 Except as allowed in Paragraph 5.5.2.6, fuel feed lines, valves, and
fittings shall be located so that any leakage will not run off or drip on electrical or
exhaust system parts.

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5.15.1.12 Fuel Line Shut Off. An automatically operated positive shut off
shall be incorporated in gasoline fuel systems. The shut off shall be of a type that is
normally closed and shall open only when the engine is cranking or operating. This
positive shut off may be part of the carburetor, fuel pump, or other fuel system compo-
nents, or may be a separate fuel solenoid valve, and shall prevent fuel at three pounds
per square inch or less from flooding and spilling into the compartment when the
engine generator is not operating.

5.15.1.13 LP-gas fuel systems shall conform to applicable requirements in

Chapter 11, Engine Fuel Systems, from NFPA 58, Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code.

5.15.2 Non-Metallic Materials.

5.15.2.1 A synthetic-rubber part, in contact with fuel during normal operation

(not including hoses covered by specific requirements) the failure of which would
allow fuel leakage, shall not show excessive volume change or loss of weight when
considered on the basis of its intended function, following immersion for 70 hours in
the test liquid specified in Table 8. Generator manufacturer fuel recommendation
instructions shall be the basis for determining applicable test liquids.

5.15.2.2 A part that meets the performance requirements of Table 8 is consid-

ered as complying with 5.15.2.1.

Table 8. Test Liquids for 5.15.2.1 and Allowable Changes for 5.15.2.2

Fuel in Contact Test Liquid % Maximum % Maximum % Maximum

with Part Volume Swell Weight Loss Volume Loss

Gasoline ASTM Reference Fuels A 25 10 5

and Reference C 40 10 5

Ethanol Blend 85% Fuel C, 15% Ethanol 40 10 5

Methanol Blend 85% Fuel C, 15% Methanol 40 10 5

Diesel ASTM No. 3 Swelling Oil 25 10 5

LP-Gas ASTM No. 3 Swelling Oil 25 10 5

and N-Hexane 25 10 5

E85 15% Fuel C, 85% Ethanol 40 10 5

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5.15.2.3 A part made of synthetic rubber which may be affected by aging shall
not crack or show visible evidence of deterioration following exposure for 95 hours to
oxygen at a pressure of 300 psi (2.07 mPa) and a temperature of 70°C (158°F).

5.15.2.4 As an option to the oxygen exposure, the rubber material is to be

exposed for 70 hours at 100°C (212°F) in a Type IIA oven as specified in the Standard
Specification for Gravity-convection and Force-Ventilation Ovens, ASTM E145.

5.15.3 Corrosion Resistance

5.15.3.1 If corrosion of a ferrous part will interfere with the safe functioning of
a part, the part shall be provided with a plating or other corrosion-resistant protective
coating.

5.15.3.2 A fuel-confining part made of drawn brass or machined from brass

rod shall be capable of withstanding, without cracking, the Mercurous-Nitrate Test or
the 10-Day Moist Ammonia Test for copper and copper alloys. (See paragraph
5.15.4.1 and 5.14.4.2)

5.15.4 Corrosion Testing.

5.15.4.1 Mercurous-Nitrate Immersion Test. Fuel-confining brass parts

made of a copper alloy containing more than 15% zinc shall withstand total immer-
sion, for 30 minutes without cracking, in an aqueous mercurous-nitrate solution con-
taining 10 grams of mercurous-nitrate and 10 cubic centimeters of nitric acid (specific
gravity 1.42) per liter of solution.

5.15.4.2 10-Day Moist Ammonia Test. Fuel confining brass parts made of a
copper alloy containing more than 15% zinc shall withstand, for 10 days without
cracking, confinement in a small chamber (at 34°C and atmospheric pressure) with an
aqueous ammonia reservoir source (specific gravity of 0.90) that is capable of saturat-
ing the chamber with ammonia vapors for the duration of the test.

5.15.5 Induction System.

5.15.5.1 If venting of the fuel system is necessary, it shall be vented internal to

the intake system.

5.15.5.2 A backfire deflector shall be provided on each combustion air intake

and, whether separate or a part of an air cleaner, shall conform with the requirements
of Section 5.15.6.

5.15.6 Backfire-Deflector Test.

Exception: This test does not apply to diesel fueled engines.

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5.15.6.1 A backfire deflector under backfire conditions shall contain a visible

flame front within its confines, and shall not be displaced, physically damaged or dis-
torted, or show evidence of burning or smoldering of internal parts; and, if of the oil-
bath type, shall be free of any overflow or discharge permitting accumulation of oil on
electrical, hot-engine, or exhaust-system parts.

5.15.6.2 A complete engine generator unit is to be used for this test. The back-
fire deflector (air cleaner, oil-bath or dry-element type) and connecting hose are to be
removed from the engine. The ignition system may be misfired using a separate switch
or equal, etc. The spark timing and other ignition adjustments are to be made as
needed to obtain sharp backfires under the following conditions. The engine is to be
alternately raced and idled, and the ignition switch is to be operated to alternately ener-
gize and de-energize the ignition system. During this test, the intensity of the backfire
and the issuance and extent of the accompanying flame are to be noted.

5.15.6.3 The backfire deflector (air cleaner) is then to be installed on the

engine in the intended location. An oil-bath type deflector (air cleaner) is to be filled to
the marked ''full-level line'' of the bowl. Paper is to be placed beneath the intake ori-
fices of an oil-bath type and over adjacent surfaces of parts likely to be affected by
accumulations of oil.

5.15.6.4 The engine is to be operated for 10 severe backfires.

5.15.6.5 Observations for containment of flame are to be made under semi-

darkened conditions by at least two observers. No visible flame is to be in evidence at
any time during the tests. In the tests of an oil-bath type, paper is not to show evidence
of oil deposits in the form of droplets.

5.15.6.6 A dry-type filter element is to be subjected to a flame source of suffi-

cient intensity to cause the media to burn or glow. When the flame source is removed,
an acceptable filter media shall self extinguish and not smolder.

5.16 Shields or Guards.

5.16.1 Power Drives. All power driven shafts, chains, gears, couplings, pulleys
and belts shall be positioned or otherwise guarded to prevent the operator's accidental
contact during starting, operation or routine maintenance of the machine. Slotted rope
started pulleys, if used, may be exposed if rope slot is arranged in a backward direction
from rotation and if pulley is smooth.

5.16.2 Heat Protection.

5.16.2.1 A guard or shield shall be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with

any exposed components which are hot and may cause burns during starting, operation
and stopping of the machine.

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5.16.2.2 Components of the generator which are expected to be contacted

during normal starting, operation and stopping, including exterior surfaces such as
doors or access panels subject to contact when the generator is installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions, shall have a maximum surface temperature of
60°C if metal, or 85°C if non-metallic. Components that are plated or clad with metal
having a thickness of 0.005 inch or less, but are otherwise non-metallic construction,
are considered to be and are judged as non-metallic parts. Surfaces expected to be con-
tacted during periodic servicing, such as oil level indicators, oil fill covers, oil filters,
coolant fill, etc., are exempt from these requirements.

5.16.2.3 When the engine generator has provision for a manufacturer supplied
accessory panel for normal starting, operation, and stopping that is to be installed
within the vehicle, and, the installation instructions indicate the accessory panel is
mandatory, and, the generator is marked with a warning or caution indicating there is a
burn risk and/or marked with instructions for avoiding burn risk, then the component
temperature limits permitted in 5.16.2.2. are 80°C if metal and 110°C if non-metallic.

5.17 Exhaust System.

5.17.1 Mufflers shall meet the following requirements:

- be constructed of aluminized steel or other corrosion resistant material
- be of welded or crimped construction
- have a USDA-approved spark arrestor provided as an integral part of the design
or provided as a separate add-on type.

5.17.2 When the muffler is not supplied as an integral part of the product, then the
above construction requirements and maximum allowable back-pressure shall be indi-
cated as requirements within the installation instructions.

5.18 Unit Marking. The following minimum amount of information shall be provided
on all units.

(l ) Name, City and State of Manufacturer or Private Label Distributor

(2) KW output and power factor (3Ø units shall include kVA)
(3) Serial number
(4) Generator RPM at rated KW output
(5) Voltage
(6) Rated current in amperes
(7) Number of phases
(8) Frequency
(9) ''WARNING: For fire safety, this generator set must be installed completely in
conformance with manufacturer's detailed installation instructions''

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5.19 AGS Requirements. Requirements for Automatic Generator Starting System

(AGS), when equipped.

5.19.1 A manual command shall be required to activate AGS.

5.19.2 Manually stopping the engine generator shall also turn off AGS.

6. Manufacturer’s Instructions.

6.1 General. The manufacturer of an engine generator unit intended for installation in
a recreational vehicle shall provide instructions for the safe and effective installation
of the unit and an operator's manual for the operation and servicing of the unit.

6.1.1 Installation Instructions. The installation instructions shall provide the fol-
lowing:

(l ) Clearances
(2) Ventilation Requirements
(3) Routing, mounting and clearances of exhaust
(4) Type of fuel and consumption
(5) Gross weight (wet)
(6) Accessory mounting and wiring instructions
(7) Cranking current, or minimum battery Cold Cranking Amperes (CCA) rating
and minimum cable gage
(8) Shock mounting requirements when not supplied with the unit
(9) Access requirements for routine maintenance
(10) Charging current

The installation instructions shall also contain a statement that the installation must
comply with Article 551, NFPA 70, The National Electrical Code and NFPA 1192 The
Standard for Recreational Vehicles.

6.1.2 Muffler Not Supplied. If a muffler is not provided with the generator set, the
installation instructions shall reference the need to use USDA-Forest Service approved
spark arresting muffler or separate add-on spark arrester, that the muffler be of welded
or crimp construction using corrosion resistant materials and identify the maximum
allowable back pressure.

6.1.3 Operator’s Manual. The operator’s manual shall provide instructions to the
user for the operation and maintenance of the unit. The suggested contents of the man-
ual are tabulated below:

(l ) Manufacturer's warranty
(2) Specifications of unit
(3) Assembly torque values, if applicable
(4) Special tools required, if applicable

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(5) Dimensions and clearances

(6) Trouble shooting guide
(7) Operating instructions
(8) Routine maintenance and service instructions
(9) Parts catalog
(10) Instructions for procurement of major service manual
(11) Cautionary statements, as required to ensure safe usage if followed by the
user, including exhaust warnings

6.1.4 Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS). Instructions shall include a

precaution for Automatic Generator Starting Systems (AGS), such as, "When
equipped with an integral or add-on Automatic Generator Starting System (AGS) con-
trol, exhaust carbon monoxide (CO), electric shock, and moving parts hazards are pos-
sible due to unexpected starting. Turn off AGS whenever performing maintenance or
service, when the vehicle is stored between uses, is awaiting service, or is parked in a
garage or other confined area."

6.1.5 Installation Instructions and Operators Manuals. These documents shall

be provided on either printed or electronic media. If provided on printed media, they
shall be attached to or contained within the packaging for each generator shipped by
the engine generator manufacturer. If provided on electronic media, they shall comply
with 6.1.5.2 - 6.1.5.4.

6.1.5.2 Electronic documents shall be provided in a format that can be read

with commonly available, non-proprietary software.

6.1.5.3 If shipped with the generator, electronic documents shall be contained

in a media storage device commonly available at the time of shipping. The media stor-
age device containing electronic documents shall be attached to or contained within
the packaging for each generator shipped by the engine generator manufacturer.

6.1.5.4 If not shipped with the generator, electronic documents shall be made
available on the Internet. A detailed instruction, in printed media, on where and how
the electronic media can be retrieved, shall be attached to or contained within the
packaging for each generator shipped by the engine generator manufacturer.

7. Labeling.

7.1 Engine generators which have been determined to comply with the requirements of
this standard and are produced under a program of Product Evaluation, Testing, and
Follow-Up Factory Inspection by a nationally recognized independent testing labora-
tory, are entitled to bear the listing mark issued by the laboratory denoting such com-
pliance.

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Appendix A. Reconnectable Output Arrangements

Type 2 AC Generator Set (See Paragraph 2.2)

CLASS 1, TWO WIRE

CLASS 1a, THREE WIRE

CAUTION: The neutral leads, volume
of boxes, terminals, etc. are to be sized
on the basis of the sum of the two cir-
cuit ratings

CLASS 2, TWO WIRE

*CLASS 3, THREE WIRE

CLASS 4, THREE OR FOUR WIRE,

300-VOLT MAXIMUM

*Class 3 may wire reconnectable and connected as Class 1, 1a, 2 or 3, as indicated below:

NOTE: M1, M2, etc., for revolving armature, T1, T2, etc. for revolving field.

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Appendix B. Allowable Voltage and Frequency Variation

+12

+10

+8
NL
+6

+4
Percent VoltageVariation

IDEAL POWER
+2 SUPPLY (NL & FL)

-2
TYPICAL RV UNIT
-4

-6
FL

-8

-10

-12
-6 -5 -4 -3 -2 -1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6

Percent Frequency Variation

Figure 3. Allowable Voltage and Frequency Variation

Appendix C. Referenced Publications

This appendix lists publications which are referenced within this ANSI document for
information purposes only. It is not considered a part of the requirements of this stan-
dard.

American National Standards Institute, 25 West 43rd Street, 4th Floor, New York,
NY 10036

ANSI MC96.1- 1982 Temperature Measurement Thermocouples

ANSI/ASME B16.26- 2018 Standard for Cast, Copper, Alloy Fittings for Flared
Copper Tubes

ANSI B1.20.1- 1983 (R2018) Standard for Pipe Threads

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American Society for Testing and Materials, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshoho-
cken, PA 19428-2959
ASTM D471- 16a 2021 Test Method for Rubber Property/Effect of Liquids

ASTM E145-94 (2011) Standard Specification for Gravity—Convection and

Force-Ventilation Ovens
Defense Printing Service, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia,
PA 19111-5094

Military Handbook 705, Method 110.1 Generator Sets, Electrical Measurements,

& Instrumentation Methods

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, PO Box 1331, Pascat-
away, NJ 08855-1331

ANSI/IEEE-115-2009 Test Procedures for Synchronous Machines

National Fire Protection Association, 1 Batterymarch Park, PO Box 9101, Quincy,

MA 02269-9101
NFPA 58-2020 Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code

NFPA 70-2020 National Electrical Code

NFPA 1192-2021 Standard for Recreational Vehicles

Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc. 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA

15096

SAE J30 - 1998 Fuel and Oil Hoses

SAE J512 - 1997 Standard for Automotive Fittings

SAE J1231 - 2011 Formed Tube Ends for Hose Connections and Hose Fittings

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Appendix D. Explanatory Material

Appendix D is not a part of the requirements of this ANSI document but is

included for informational purposes only. This appendix contains explanatory
material, numbered to correspond with the applicable text paragraphs.

Recreational Vehicle (RV). The term recreational vehicle also includes the fol-
lowing:

(1) Motor Home. A vehicular unit designed to provide temporary living quarters
for recreational, camping, or travel use, built on or attached to a self-propelled
motor vehicle chassis or on a chassis cab or van that is an integral part of the com-
pleted vehicle.

(2) Camping Trailer. A vehicular unit that is mounted on wheels and constructed
with collapsible partial sidewalls that fold for towing by another vehicle and
unfold at the campsite to provide temporary living quarters for recreational, camp-
ing, or travel use.

(3) Fifth Wheel Trailer. A vehicular unit, mounted on wheels, designed to provide
temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, of such size or
weight as not to require special highway movement permit(s), of gross trailer area
not to exceed 400 ft2 (37.2 m2) in the set-up mode and designed to be towed by a
motorized vehicle that contains a towing mechanism that is mounted above or for-
ward of the tow vehicle's rear axle.

(4) Travel Trailer. A vehicular unit, mounted on wheels, designed to provide tem-
porary living quarters for recreational, camping, or travel use, of such size or
weight as not to require special highway movement permits when towed by a
motorized vehicle, and of gross trailer area less than 320 ft2 (29.7 m2).

(5) Truck Camper. A portable unit that is constructed to provide temporary living
quarters for recreational, travel, or camping use, consists of a roof, floor, and sides,
and is designed to be loaded onto and unloaded from the bed of a pickup truck.

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