Harsh Or Marine Environment; Operating Conditions - WEG G Serie Manual De Instalación, Operación Y Mantenimiento

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2.4.1

Harsh or marine environment

The industry standard alternator should not be used in
harsh environments, because this action is subject to
weather that can cause corrosion of mechanical parts and
decrease the insulation resistance of the windings and
consequently the burning of the alternator. In these
situations, WEG is not responsible for damage that may
occur on the alternator, depriving the product warranty
according to the warranty terms.
NOTE
Alternators applied in harsh environments
should be equipped with additional
protection against corrosion and poor
insulation, ensuring, when requested, to
guarantee performance of the product.
Is considered harsh environment: marine
environment or with high concentration of
salinity and / or high humidity, materials in
suspension that can be abrasive, and naval
application with high ambient temperature
variation. n these cases, please refer to
I
WEG for correct specification of the
alternator to the required application.

2.5 OPERATING CONDITIONS

For the warranty term of the product to be valid, the
alternator must operate according to the nominal data,
follow the standards and codes and the information
contained herein.
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