Foreword – PI Manufacturing AC generators User Manual
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FOREWORD
 
The function of this book is to provide the user of the 
Stamford generator with an understanding of the 
principles of operation, the criteria for which the generator 
has been designed, and the installation and maintenance 
procedures. Specific areas where the lack of care or use 
of incorrect procedures could lead to equipment damage 
and/or personal injury are highlighted, with WARNING 
and/or CAUTION notes, and it is important that the 
contents of this book are read and understood before 
proceeding to fit or use the generator. 
 
STAMFORD Service, Sales and Technical staff of are 
always ready to assist and reference to the company for 
advice is welcomed. 
 
Incorrect installation, operation, 
servicing or replacement of parts can 
result in severe personal injury or 
death, and/or equipment damage. 
Service personnel must be qualified 
to perform electrical and mechanical 
service. 
 
EC DECLARATION OF INCORPORATION 
 
All Stamford generators are supplied with a declaration of 
incorporation for the relevant EC legislation, typically in 
the form of a label as below. 
 
Under the EC Machinery Directive section 1.7.4. It is the 
responsibility of the generator set builder to ensure the 
generator identity is clearly displayed on the front cover 
of this book. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
 
Additional Information 
 
European Union 
Council Directive 89/336/EEC 
 
For installations within the European Union, electrical 
products must meet the requirements of the above 
directive, and STAMFORD ac generators are supplied on 
the basis that: 
 
• They are to be used for power-generation or related 
function.
 
• They are to be applied in one of the following 
environments: 
 
Portable (open construction - temporary site supply) 
Portable (enclosed - temporary site supply) 
Containerised (temporary or permanent site supply) 
Ship-borne below decks (marine auxiliary power) 
Commercial vehicle (road transport / refrigeration 
etc) Rail transport (auxiliary power) 
Industrial vehicle (earthmoving, cranes etc) 
Fixed installation (industrial - factory / process plant) 
Fixed installation (residential, commercial and light 
industrial - home / office / health) 
Energy management (Combined heat and power 
and/or peak lopping) 
Alternative energy schemes
.
• The standard generators are designed to meet the
‘industrial’ emissions and immunity standards. 
Where the generator is required to meet the 
residential, commercial and light industrial emissions 
and immunity standards reference should be made 
to document reference N4/X/011, as additional 
equipment may be required. 
 
• 
The installation earthing scheme involves connection 
of the generator frame to the site protective earth 
conductor using a minimum practical lead length. 
 
• Maintenance and servicing with anything other than 
factory supplied genuine STAMFORD parts will 
invalidate warranty and our liability for EMC 
compliance. 
 
• Installation, maintenance and servicing is carried out 
by adequately trained personnel fully aware of the 
requirements of the relevant EC directives 
Warning !
