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Reason Gen Sets V2
- 1. Common Reasons ForGenerator Start Failure Understanding How to Properly Maintain Your Standby Power System Presented By: Jason Blacker and Jeremiah Rosenthal
- 2. BASIC COMPONENTS OFAN EMERGENCY POWER SYSTEM
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- 5. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Controls Not in “Auto” • Start switch in “Off/Reset” position – Assure System is in “Auto” – Check weekly • “E- Stop” button pushed in – Reset E-stop – Check generator breaker
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- 8. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Generator Output Circuit Breaker “Open” • Breaker left in “open” or “off” position – Check breaker position during weekly inspection • Breaker tripped due to fault or shunt trip – Check breaker position during weekly inspection – Continues to trip indicates fault or alarm
- 9. TYPICAL CONTROL PANELAND CIRCUIT BREAKER
- 10. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Battery Failure • Age: 2-3 year life span – Failure rate increases after 3 yrs – Change before failure for uptime assurance – NFPA recommends new at 30 months • Constant charging – Check weekly electrolyte levels • Corroded terminals – Check weekly & clean terminals as needed
- 11. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Battery Failure • Charger turned off – Check weekly charger operation • Vibration – Check hold down bracket
- 12. BATTERY HOLD DOWN& CHARGER
- 13. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Low Coolant Level Alarm/ Shutdown • Low coolant level – Assure system is full to manufacturers recommendation • External or internal leak – Check for visible leaks/pooling of coolant • Block heater – Heat causes coolant to evaporate over time
- 14. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Engine Block Heater Failure • Indication is a low coolant temp alarm – Poor cooling system maintenance • Sampling – Circuit breaker to heater is off/tripped – Failed heater element – Heater hose leak – Valves in off position – Heater thermostat adjustment • If equipped (typical setting is 80 to 120)
- 15. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Leaks – Fuel or Coolant • Coolant leaks – Hose connections and clamps – Radiator core – Water pump • Fuel leaks – Nat Gas/Propane – Diesel: Filters, injection & supply lines
- 16. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Oil Leaks and “Wet stacking” • Common oil leaks – Crankcase breather, filters, drain plug, gaskets, & seals – Check oil level weekly • Wet stacking – Caused by running on light load – Results in unburned diesel fuel in exhaust system – Load bank testing solution – NFPA and by most engine manufacturers recommend load bank testing – Load bank test assures system performs under load
- 17. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Air In The Fuel System • Infrequent use – Perform weekly test • Line leak – Visual inspection • Faulty system check valve • Fuel storage tank location • Low fuel
- 18. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Engine Out of Fuel • Plugged fuel filters with water and contaminants – Change filters annually & test fuel • Mechanical level gauges inaccurate – Visually verify fuel level • Low level alarms failure – check level • System component failure – Check pumps & valves
- 20. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE “My Generator is Running!” • Well-maintained emergency power systems operate automatically • Once utility power is restored the generator continues to run for a short time – delay timer in the automatic transfer switch assures steady utility power is available • Transfer Switch Indicators
- 21. AUTO TRANSFER SWTICHPANEL Generator Power Utility Power
- 22. AUTO TRANSFER SWITCHPANEL Utility Power Generator Power
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- 24. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE The Power Of A Preventative Maintenance Plan A standby power system requires routine maintenance to guarantee emergency power reliability Visit and free inspection offer
- 25. COMMON REASONS FOR GENERATOR START FAILURE Weekly “Walk Around” Check List Month Comments/Corrective Action Date of Inspection General Condition of engine/generator Condition of belts and hoses Engine Oil Level Coolant Level Coolant Heater Water Pump Radiator Generator Circuit Breaker Closed Battery System Electrolyte Level Connections Charger Exhaust System Fuel System Fuel level Tank Vents
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- 27. Thank You Peterson PowerSystems 503.288.6411