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EGSA 100B-1997 - Performance Standard for Engine Cranking Batteries Used with Engine Generator SetsContains requirements for rating, classifying, applying, installing and maintaining engine cranking batteries. Download
EGSA 100C-1997 - Performance Standard for Battery Chargers for Engine Starting Batteries and Control Batteries (Constant Potential Static Type)Contains requirements for voltage and temperature limits, application and accessories for charging engine cranking batteries. Download
EGSA 100D-1992 - Performance Standard for Generator Overcurrent Protection, 600 Volts and BelowContains performance specifications for circuit breakers, field breakers, thermostats, thermistors and other temperature detectors. Download
EGSA 100E-1992 - Performance Standard for Governors on Engine Generator SetsContains classifications, performance requirements and optional accessories for generator set engine governors.Download
EGSA 100F-1992 - Performance Standard for Engine Protection SystemsContains performance specifications for engine control systems including temperature, level, pressure and speed sensing.Download
EGSA 100G-1992 - Performance Standard for Generator Set Instrumentation, Control and Auxiliary EquipmentContains requirements for generator set engine starting controls, instrumentation and auxiliary equipment.Download
EGSA 100M-1992 - Performance Standard for Multiple Engine Generator Set Control SystemsContains performance requirements for manual, automatic fixed sequence and random access generator set paralleling systems.Download
EGSA 100P-1995 - Performance Standard for Peak Shaving ControlsContains requirements for parallel operation and load transfer peak load reduction controls.Download
EGSA 100R-1992 - Performance Standard for Voltage Regulators Used on Electric GeneratorsContains application and performance requirements for generator voltage regulators.Download
EGSA 100S-1996 - Performance Standard for Transfer Switches for Use with Engine Generator SetsContains classifications, applications and performance requirements for transfer switches for emergency and standby transfer switches.Download
EGSA 100T-1995 - Performance Standard for Diesel Fuel Systems for Engine Generator Sets with Above Ground Steel TanksContains application and performance requirements for diesel fuel supply systems with above ground steel tanks for diesel engine driven generator sets.Download
EGSA 101G-1998 - Glossary of Electrical and Mechanical Terminology and DefinitionsContains definitions of terms specific to the on-site power industry.Download
EGSA 101N-1992 - Standard Nameplate Design for Engine Generator SetsGuidelines for the information that should be included on the nameplate of a generator set.Download
EGSA 101P-1995 - Performance Standard for Engine Driven Generator SetsContains classifications of use, prime mover configuration and ratings, and performance requirements for complete generator sets.Download
EGSA 101S-1995 - Guideline Specification for Engine Driven Generator Sets, Emergency or StandbyGuideline specification in blank form for preparing specifications for emergency or standby generator sets.Download
EGSA 107T-1999 - Performance Standard for Generator Test MethodsThis standard provides a variety of methods for measuring and determining characteristics for electric generators and generator sets.Download
EGSA 109C-1994 - Code Listing: Safety Codes Required by States and Major CitiesA listing of national and international codes and standards adopted by U.S. states and selected major cities.Download
EGSA 200W-2009 - Recommended Practice for Seismic and Wind Certification for Compliance to the International Building Code (IBC)Full Title: Recommended Practice For Seismic and Wind Certification for Compliance to the International Building Code (IBC) For Electrical Generating Systems and Various Critical Components for Building Design Categories C, D, E or F per Chapter 13 of ASCDownload
EGSA 201S-2014 - Guide for Rating Generator Exhaust SilencersThe purpose of this guide is to provide a uniform noise reduction rating system for exhaust silencers used on reciprocating internal combustion engines that are utilized for the purpose of generating electrical power.Download