Annual_EPG_Inspection_Checklist.pdf

NWS SRS 04-2005 January 14, 2011

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ANNUAL EPG INSPECTION CHECKLIST

ENGINE

General ___ Change/clean crankcase breather ___ Inspect air cleaner (replace as necessary) ___ Drain condensate trap ___ Inspect air intake system ___ Inspect exhaust system ___ Inspect engine starting system ___ Inspect spark plugs/wires/distributor ___ Clean battery terminals as needed ___ Check electrolyte level (refill as needed) ___ Check batt. charger for proper charging rate ___ Change batteries (every three years)

Lubricating System ___ Change oil and filter ___ Inspect lube oil heater ___ Change hydraulic governor oil ___ Check for oil leaks

Coolant System ___________ Record antifreeze protection level ___________ Record DCA level ___ Check coolant level (refill as needed) ___ Inspect clamps and hoses ___ Verify operation of engine block heater ___ Inspect belt condition and tension ___ Check for exterior leaks ___ Verify operation of remote radiator motor ___ Grease all lubrication points ___ Change DCA coolant filter ___ Drain and flush system - refill per manufacturers recommendation (every 3 years)

Fuel System ___ Inspect fuel lines and hoses ___ Inspect day tank and float assembly ___ Check fuel transfer pump ___ Check governor and linkage ___ Check level of fuel in supply tanks

___ Drain water from filter/tanks ___ Change fuel filter(s) ___ Adjust injectors and valves as necessary

Run engine and:

___________ Record oil pressure ___________ Record oil temp ___________ Record voltage ___________ Record water temperature ___________ Record amperes ___________ Record hours ___ Test safety shutdown circuits/alarms ___ Check rain cap operation ___ Check for vibration or noise ___ Inspect operation of intake louvers

GENERATOR

General ___ Inspect/lubricate end bell bearing ___ Inspect brushes, brush holders, and ___ Inspect cooling screen and alternator ___ Verify connections and insulation condition ___ Verify operation of shunt trip ___ Operate circuit breaker manually ___ Clean vent screens ___ Tighten all panels, ,electrical connections ___ Check sub-base isolators and tighten lock-nuts

Load Bank Testing ___ Perform resistive load bank test with no interruption of normal power supply (record results in comments section below)

With engine running and load on generator:

___________ Record voltage ___________ Record amperes ___________ Record RPM’s ___ Calibrate control meters as needed ___ Verify operation of lamps on panel

Comments: _________________________________________________________________________

Performed By: _____________________________________ Date: ____________________________ Title/Company: _______________________________________________________________