10 Regulation 44 - Starting arrangement for emergency generating sets

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10 Regulation 44 - Starting arrangement for emergency generating sets

Emergency generating sets shall be capable of being readily started in their cold condition at a temperature of 0°C. If this is impracticable, or if lower temperatures are likely to be encountered, heating shall be provided, to ensure ready starting of the generating sets.

Each emergency generating set arranged to be automatically started shall be equipped with starting devices with a stored energy capability of at least three consecutive starts. A second source of energy shall be provided for an additional three starts within 30 minutes unless manual starting can be demonstrated to be effective.

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