Copy the category exactly
Record terms such as standby, prime or continuous as they appear in the applicable documentation. Caterpillar describes several distinct generator-set rating categories and notes differences between its definitions and industry-standard definitions. That is a reason to retain the manufacturer’s wording, not to translate every category into a single generic capacity.
Preserve multiple documented ratings
If the matching specification lists both standby and prime output, include both with their labels. Make clear which figure is entered in the main listing field. Do not present them as two different generators, add them together or describe the larger value without its category. Attach the source page so buyers can check the context.
Avoid promising suitability for a buyer’s job
Your prior application does not establish that the set meets a new buyer’s operating requirements. Describe how it was used and provide the matching manufacturer material. Let the buyer and qualified advisers evaluate the intended duty and installation. A sales description should not become an unsupported engineering approval.
Resolve conflicts before comparing bids
If a service sheet and nameplate show different figures, keep both and ask for clarification using the exact set identity. Report the conflict as unresolved until supported information is available. When corrected, update every active bidder consistently and keep the previous description in the revision history.