OLYMPIAN DIESEL RATING DEFINITIONS:

Standby:

These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical power (at variable load) in the event of a utility power failure. No overload is permitted on these ratings.Natural gas ratings have been established on these ratings. Natural gas ratings havebeen established on natural gas with net calorific value of approximately 36.8 mJ/m3(988 Btu/ft3).

Prime:

These ratings are applicable for supplying continuous electrical power (at variable load)in lieu of commercially purchased power. There is no limitation to the annual hours ofoperation and this model can supply 10 percent overload power for 1 hour in 12 hours.