Code of Federal Regulations Title 46. Shipping § 46.129.320 Generators and motors

(1) In an accessible space, adequately ventilated and as dry as practicable;  and

(2) Mounted above the bilges to avoid damage by splash and to avoid contact with low-lying vapors.

(1) If the ambient temperature, in the space where a generator or motor is, does not exceed 40 °C (104 ºF) under normal operating conditions, the generator or motor may be designed for an ambient temperature of 40 °C (104 ºF);  and

(2) A generator or motor designed for an ambient temperature of 40 ºC (104 ºF) may be used in a location where the ambient temperature is 50 ºC (122 ºF), if the generator or motor is derated to 80 percent of the full-load rating and if the rating or setting of the overcurrent devices of the generator or motor is reduced accordingly.

(1) Name of manufacturer, type of generator, and designation of frame;

(2) Output in kilowatts, or horsepower rating;

(3) Kind of rating (continuous, overload, or other);

(4) Amperes at rated load, voltage, and frequency;

(5) Number of phases, if applicable;

(6) Type of windings, if DC;

(7) When intended for connection in a normally grounded configuration, the grounding polarity;  and

(8) For a generator derated to comply with paragraph (b)(2) of this section, the derated capacity.