Generator Start-up Checklist
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GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST | ||||||||
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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: | ||||||||
Generator Alignment: | ||||||||
Main Stator Megohmmeter Reading: | Before Storage: | After Storage: | ||||||
Generator dried for 24 hours prior to start-up? | (Y/N) | Drying method: | ||||||
SPACE HEATERS | Yes | No | Comments | |||||
Space heaters operating properly? | ||||||||
Space heater operated 48 hrs. before start-up? | ||||||||
MEGOHMMETER TEST (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 | ||||||||
Regulator | Voltage | Amps | Comments | |||||
No Load | F1 to F2 | DC | ||||||
20 to 22 | AC | |||||||
20 to 24 | AC | |||||||
22 to 24 | AC | |||||||
26 to 28 | AC | |||||||
26 to 30 | AC | |||||||
28 to 30 | AC | |||||||
Full Load | Generator Excitation Name Plate Information: | DC | Compare with F1 to F2 | |||||
F1 to F2 | DC | |||||||
20 to 22 | AC | |||||||
20 to 24 | AC | |||||||
22 to 24 | AC | |||||||
26 to 28 | AC | |||||||
26 to 30 | AC | |||||||
28 to 30 | AC |
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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 | ||||||||
Verify kilowatt transducer (if applicable) | ||||||||
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 | |||||
Circuit breaker type | ||||||||
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. | ||||
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