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Received: 11/26/03 3:29PM; 651 2862111 -> C I TITLE INC; Page 2 NOV -26 -2003 WED 03:02 PM POWER Dutnmins NPower, LLC Box 64578 St. Paul, Minnesota 55164-0578 11/26/2003 CT Title Attention: Norma Roszak FAX NO, 651 2862111 7.— P. 02 In a conversation with Greg Wilson we discussed the exercise recommendations for the DGFA Serial Number A020326325 generator set started by an automatic transfer switch The Cummins / Onan Operator's Manual suggests the following information: "Generator sets on ;:ontinuous standby must be able to go from a cold start to being fully operational in a matter of seconds. Tl:: s can impose a severe burden on engine pans, Regular exercising keeps engine parts lubricated, prevent: oxidation of electrical contacts and in general helps provide reliable engine starting. Exercise the gencrau r got at least once a week for a minimum of 30 minutes with load so the engine reaches normal operating : omperature." The above recommendation is for optimum performance of the generator ar. d transfer switch system. When these recommendations are reduced the reliability of the equipment r reduced. Business or environrnental reasons may call for reducing the exercise peril ;Is. When the customer makes this decision, they must accept the fact that the reliability of the equipment ■ nay be reduced, We are aware of customers who run their generator sets at two times a month and have ct ∎od success, If faced with a situation where the generator set is not exercised as recornn �;nded, often times accelerated maintenance will help increase reliability. We fully support the factory recommendations but are trying to provide an ;alternative where exercising generator time may conflict with local ordinances. Regards, Al J46obson Distributor Field Service Engineer Cummins NPower Phone: 651 -636 -1000 Facsimile: 651-286-2111