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2020/10/30 Generator Start-up Checklist (M0080938-06)

SMCS - 4450 i08286684

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 start up?  (Y/N)  Drying method: 
SPACE HEATERS  Yes  No  Comments 
Space heaters operating properly?       
Space heater operated 48 hours before      
start-up? 
MEGOHMMETER TEST ("SEHS9124")  30 sec. 60 sec. 30 sec. 60 sec. Ambient Comments 
reading  reading  corrected  corrected  temp. 
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  "T1" to "T2"  AC     
"T1" to "T3" AC     
"T2" to "T3" AC     
"11" to "12" AC     
"11" to "13" AC     
"12" to "13" AC     
"T1" to "T2"  AC     
"T1" to "T3" AC     
"T2" to "T3" AC     
Full Load 
"11" to "12" AC     
"11" to "13" AC     
"12" to "13" AC     

Table 1

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      

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Adjust frequency      
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.       
                 

Table 2

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