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Annual Generator Preventive Maintenance Checklist – (October)

1.0 STARTING SYSTEM

· Clean batteries and cables

· Check and record specific gravity if batteries are lead-acid or, check and record voltage readings if batteries are nickel-cadmium

· Check for proper starter operation, noting any unusual noises

· Check for proper cranking motor disconnect

· Inspect spark plugs, points, cap, rotor, and condenser (where applicable), replace and clean as required

· Check all connections in fuel, oil, cooling, and battery and exhaust systems

· Inspect magneto and coils (where applicable)

2.0 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

· Clean all battery terminals, verify integrity of cables and connectors. Apply corrosion inhibitor

· Check battery charging alternator for proper output

· Check electrolyte level and fill

· Load test batteries

· Hydrometer test batteries

· Inspect and test battery charger for high and low rate and alarms (if applicable); Check engine alternator; Verify and record output

3.0 FUEL SYSTEM

· Check engine and supply system for any fuel leaks

· Check operation of day tank pump and float switch

· Check electrical and piping connections to day tank

· Drain condensation from fuel water separator

· Change fuel filters (if applicable)

· Fuel treatment at City’s request to add stabilizer to fuel tanks

4.0 LUBE OIL SYSTEM

· Check engine oil level

· Check and record engine oil pressure

· Change lube oil filter if applicable

· Properly dispose of used oil filters *There is not a certain brand of oil required, but the specifications need to be SAE 15w-40*

5.0 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

· Inspect air intake system including filter condition, crankcase breather, turbocharger, air-box drains, louvers and ductwork (where applicable). Change filter (if applicable)

· Listen for any unusual noises from this area

· Insure that air intake flow is not unduly restricted

6.0 EXHAUST SYSTEM

· Inspect exhaust system including muffler(s) and drain condensation trap. Inspect exhaust flex coupling and piping for leaks and proper operation

· Verify rain cap operation

· Check for abnormal vibration noise

· Inspect spark plugs, plug wires and distributors (gas fueled only)

· Visually check exhaust outlet for excessive smoking

· Visually check crankcase breather for excessive smoking

7.0 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

· Check coolant level. Fill as needed per manufacturer specifications

· Check for proper amount of anti-freeze

· Check radiator core for obstruction or buildup of foreign matter

· Check general condition of engine coolant

· Check for and repair leaks

· Check inhibitors (nitrites)

· Replace coolant filter (if applicable)

· Check radiator for obstruction and air flow

· Check for proper operation of louvers, either motorized or gravity (if applicable)

· Check all belts for wear and proper tension

· Check all hoses for cracks and brittleness

· Check jack water heaters and thermostats for proper operation

8.0 SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

· Check governor rods and linkage for loose or worn parts

· Check governor operation under load

· Tighten loose wiring connection and note any potential problems

9.0 SAFETY SYSTEM

· Verify and record oil pressure and water temperature

· Test all safety shut down circuits and alarms including over-speed, over-crank, low oil pressure, high water temperature, low coolant level, pre-alarms (if applicable)

10.0 AC POWER GENERATOR

· Make a general inspection of all electrical connections on regulator and generator

· Grease bearings if necessary

· Check and adjust voltage regulator

· Inspect slip rings

11.0 ENGINE CONTROL PANEL

· Inspect for any loose connections, terminals, hour meter, oil pressure at operation RPM (include hot/cold PSI) voltmeter, water temperature, and ammeter

· Inspect condition of relay contacts

· Thoroughly clean control panel

· Check operation of all lights and replace any indicator lights not working

· Replace any blown fuses

· Check operation of main circuit breaker and leave in “READY” position

· Verify and record output voltage and adjust regulator if needed

· Calibrate control meters

· Verify and record output frequency and adjust governor if necessary

12.0 TRANSFER SWITCHES

· Inspect general cleanliness (interior and exterior)

· Inspect lugs, terminals and connections; tighten lugs as needed

· Inspect wires for chafing

· Clean contacts

· Lubricate per manufacturer specifications

· Check for binding or wear of mechanical linkage

· Inspect for arc damage or contact pitting

· Verify proper operation of all panel lamps; replace as needed

13.0 GENERAL

· Carefully inspect engine for leaks or deterioration

· Make note of any unusual sounds during walk-around inspections

· Check and adjust voltage and frequency

· Add engine fluids as required

· Grease necessary fittings

· General maintenance on jacket water heaters, engine plumbing, etc.

14.0 FLUID CHANGE

· One (1) engine oil and oil filter change every 12 month interval

· Coolants change if applicable

15.0 LOAD TESTING - During load testing, record the readings of the following:

· Lube oil pressure

· Water temperature

· Frequency

· Current (all three processes)

· Voltage (all three processes)

· Kilowatts

· Check auto start – stop move

· Check operation of transfer switch when requested by the City

Semi-Annual Generator Preventive Maintenance Checklist – (April)

1.0 STARTING SYSTEM

· Clean batteries and cables

· Check and record specific gravity if batteries are lead-acid or, check and record voltage readings if batteries are nickel-cadmium

· Check for proper starter operation, noting any unusual noises

· Check for proper cranking motor disconnect

· Inspect spark plugs, points, cap, rotor, and condenser (where applicable), replace and clean as required

· Check all connections in fuel, oil, cooling, and battery and exhaust systems

· Inspect magneto and coils (where applicable)

2.0 BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

· Clean all battery terminals, verify integrity of cables and connectors. Apply corrosion inhibitor

· Check battery charging alternator for proper output

· Check electrolyte level and fill

· Load test batteries

· Hydrometer test batteries

· Inspect and test battery charger for high and low rate and alarms (if applicable); Check engine alternator; Verify and record output

3.0 FUEL SYSTEM

· Check engine and supply system for any fuel leaks

· Check operation of day tank pump and float switch

· Check electrical and piping connections to day tank

· Drain condensation from fuel water separator

· Change fuel filters (if applicable)

· Fuel treatment at City’s request to add stabilizer to fuel tanks

4.0 LUBE OIL SYSTEM

· Check engine oil level

· Check and record engine oil pressure

5.0 AIR INTAKE SYSTEM

· Inspect air intake system including filter condition, crankcase breather, turbocharger, air-box drains, louvers and ductwork (where applicable). Change filter (if applicable)

· Listen for any unusual noises from this area

· Insure that air intake flow is not unduly restricted

6.0 EXHAUST SYSTEM

· Inspect exhaust system including muffler(s) and drain condensation trap. Inspect exhaust flex coupling and piping for leaks and proper operation

· Verify rain cap operation

· Check for abnormal vibration noise

· Inspect spark plugs, plug wires and distributors (gas fueled only)

· Visually check exhaust outlet for excessive smoking

· Visually check crankcase breather for excessive smoking

7.0 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM

· Check coolant level. Fill as needed per manufacturer specifications

· Check for proper amount of anti-freeze

· Check radiator core for obstruction or buildup of foreign matter

· Check general condition of engine coolant

· Check for and repair leaks

· Check inhibitors (nitrites)

· Replace coolant filter (if applicable)

· Check radiator for obstruction and air flow

· Check for proper operation of louvers, either motorized or gravity (if applicable)

· Check all belts for wear and proper tension

· Check all hoses for cracks and brittleness

· Check jack water heaters and thermostats for proper operation

8.0 SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM

· Check governor rods and linkage for loose or worn parts

· Check governor operation under load

· Tighten loose wiring connection and note any potential problems

9.0 SAFETY SYSTEM

· Verify and record oil pressure and water temperature

· Test all safety shut down circuits and alarms including over-speed, over-crank, low oil pressure, high water temperature, low coolant level, pre-alarms (if applicable)

10.0 AC POWER GENERATOR

· Make a general inspection of all electrical connections on regulator and generator

· Grease bearings if necessary

· Check and adjust voltage regulator

· Inspect slip rings

11.0 ENGINE CONTROL PANEL

· Inspect for any loose connections, terminals, hour meter, oil pressure at operation RPM (include hot/cold PSI) voltmeter, water temperature, and ammeter

· Inspect condition of relay contacts

· Thoroughly clean control panel

· Check operation of all lights and replace any indicator lights not working

· Replace any blown fuses

· Check operation of main circuit breaker and leave in “READY” position

· Verify and record output voltage and adjust regulator if needed

· Calibrate control meters

· Verify and record output frequency and adjust governor if necessary

12.0 TRANSFER SWITCHES

· Inspect general cleanliness (interior and exterior)

· Inspect lugs, terminals and connections; tighten lugs as needed

· Inspect wires for chafing

· Clean contacts

· Lubricate per manufacturer specifications

· Check for binding or wear of mechanical linkage

· Inspect for arc damage or contact pitting

· Verify proper operation of all panel lamps; replace as needed

13.0 GENERAL

· Carefully inspect engine for leaks or deterioration

· Make note of any unusual sounds during walk-around inspections

· Check and adjust voltage and frequency

· Add engine fluids as required

· Grease necessary fittings

· General maintenance on jacket water heaters, engine plumbing, etc.

14.0 FLUID TESTING

· Take sample of oil for analysis (once per year)

· Take sample of coolant for analysis (once per year)

· Take sample of fuel for analysis (once per year)