C18 Generator Set Caterpillar

Generator Start-up Checklist

Usage:

C18 DDS

Note: The following form shall be completed by the operator upon installation and prior to the initial start-up.

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Table 1
GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST
RATING INFORMATION
Engine Serial Number: ___________________________________				Arrangement Number: ___________________
Generator Serial Number: _________________________________				Arrangement Number: ___________________
GENERATOR NAME PLATE INFORMATION
Voltage: ___________________			Package (prime, continuous, standby): _________________
Amperage: _________________			Kilowatts: ________________________________________
Storage Location:
Main Stator Megohmmeter Reading:		Before Storage:			After Storage:
Generator dried for 24 hours prior to startup?			(Y/N)		Drying method:
SPACE HEATERS		Yes	No	Comments
Space heaters operating properly?
Space heater operated 48 hours before startup?
MEGOHMMETER TEST Special Instruction, SEHS9124		30 sec. reading	60 sec. reading	30 sec. corrected	60 sec. corrected	Ambient temp.	Comments
Beginning of Storage	Main Stator
	Main Rotor
	Exciter Stator
	Exciter Rotor
	PMG Stator
Start-up	Main Stator
	Main Rotor
	Exciter Stator
	Exciter Rotor
	PMG Stator

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Table 2
GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST (CONT.)
Regulator			Voltage	Amps	Comments
No Load	All Frames	F1 to F2	DC
		E1 to E2	AC
		E1 to E3	AC
		E2 to E3	AC
	2400, 2500, 2800, and 2900 Frames	PM1 to PM4	AC
	2600 Frame	PM1 to PM2	AC
		PM1 to PM3	AC
		PM2 to PM3	AC
Full Load	All Frames	Generator Excitation Name Plate Information:	DC		Compare with F1 to F2
		F1 to F2	DC
		E1 to E2	AC
		E1 to E3	AC
		E2 to E3	AC
	2400, 2500, 2800, and 2900 Frames	PM1 to PM4	AC
	2600 Frame	PM1 to PM2	AC
		PM1 to PM3	AC
		PM2 to PM3	AC

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Table 3
GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST (CONT.)
ELECTRICAL		Yes	No	Comments
	Unit properly grounded
	Check diodes
	Over current protection
	Over voltage protection
	Check for loose wiring
	Adjust voltage
	Adjust frequency

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Table 4
GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST (CONT.)
MECHANICAL				Data			Comments
	Bearing temperature readings at full load			Front __________ Rear ___________
	Stator temperature readings at full load			A0 _______ B0 _______ C0 _______
	Air gap on main stator			Top __________ Bottom __________
	Air gap on exciter stator			Top __________ Bottom __________
	Air gap of PMG			Top __________ Bottom __________
	Ambient air to generator at full load			Temperature ____________________
	Supplier air opening to generator			Size of Opening _________________
SWITCH GEAR/PARALLEL OPERATION
	Manufacturer:
			Setting 1	Setting 2	Setting 3	Comments
	Type of Circuit breaker
	Overload setting
	Reverse power relay
	VAR/PF Controller
	Load share
INSTALLATION & LOAD INFORMATION
	Neutral grounding system			UPS
	Enclosure type			- Size
	Motor:			Other loads:
	- Total SKVA			- Lighting
	- Total HP			- Computers
				- Welding
				- Non-linear
				- Other

FULL LOAD DATA
Voltage	Amps	KW	KVARS	P.F.