Phone: (602) 272-9466 Fax: (602) 272-7582
Regular Generator Maintenance
Each scheduled trip includes:
- Inspection of cooling system fan, fan blades, remote cooling fan motor.
- Inspection of all cooling system hoses, and adjustment of hose clamps if necessary.
- Inspection of engine belts and belt tensions, with adjustment if necessary.
- Inspect engine block heater for proper operation, temperature and flow.
- Inspect and clean generator controller and area, if required.
- Inspect and clean gauges for proper operation, and adjust if needed.
- Check shut down functions, including emergency stop for proper operation.
- Inspect Automatic Transfer Switch for proper operation, with or without load.
- Check time delays in Automatic Transfer Switch for settings.
- Check and adjust exercise clock timer in Automatic Transfer Switch.
- Verify proper operation of Remote Annunciator panel.
- Check all bulbs in controller for proper operation.
- Inspect and test both engine battery charging alternator, and the system battery charger, and adjust if necessary.
- Start and run generator set to verify proper operation of unit.
- Check and adjust all gauges.
- Check anti-freeze / coolant level, and adjust if necessary.
- Inspect generator for oil, fuel and coolant leaks.
- Inspect exhaust system and silencer for leaks, cracks and deterioration.
- Drain moisture for exhaust piping (if equipped).
- Check batteries for water level, level of charge and corrosion on terminals.
- Check fuel system, including day tank or transfer tank (if equipped).