Here is a synopsis of what we do for our 2 - 750kva, 1-1025 Kva simpower units and 1-750 Kva cat unit. We have a unit at each of four building sites.
once week. takes less than 5 minutes
check
battery charger is on.
battery voltage
Check block heaters are on
check switch is in auto and all disconnects are on.
Once a month
all of above +
check fluid level in batteries, radiator and oil
Start unit offline and run for 5 minutes
Once very four months. We do a different unit every month so we are doing one a month.
Simulate a power failure and run the building on generator for one hour. This tests the transfer switch. If we have a power failure we count that as a test.
Quarterly.
Service contractor comes in and does main PM. This includes oil sampling antifreeze testing. Battery testing. Electrical connection inspections and more. These inspection meet a CSA standard and he issues us a certificate for insurance purposes.
Annually
Generator contractor comes in and we do a 2 hour load test with load banks up to 90% full load.
