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you could expect preferential treatment. For mission critical appli-
cations, you could take out an ‘Emergency Call Out’ sub-contract
to guarantee low response times on a 24/365 basis
Conclusion
These are just a few tips worth considering to ensure your generator
is geared to deliver optimal service over the long term. Caring for your
generator need not be expensive, but it can extend its useful life and
ensure its ‘best before date’ is more than 20 years down the road.
take note
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• Purchasing a generator is often a grudge purchase and
the temptation is to keep costs to a minimum.
• Caring for your generator need not be expensive.
• A generator investment should deliver at least a 20-year
return on investment.
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