Standby Engine-Alternator Checks - Nortel DMS-100 Series Maintenance Manual

3.10 Standby engine-alternator checks

Perform the following checks on the standby engine-alternator. Record any
problems found in the maintenance action record (Figure 3–14).
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Check the location of the operating instructions to verify that they are
within view of the controls.
Check the operating instructions to verify that they provide simple,
step-by-step instructions for operating the engine.
Check the instructions for connecting the standby engine-alternator to
verify that the instructions are clear and that the alternator connection
can be made quickly.
Check the engine run log (Figure 3–7) for a complete, continuing record
of standby engine runs.
Check the engine run log (Figure 3–7) to verify that the standby engine
is being run at the prescribed minimum intervals.
Check all standby engine-alternators to verify that they are operable and
available for service.
Check the operation of the ventilation system associated with the fresh
air supply and exhaust gasses to verify that they operate as required.
Check the standby engine for oil and coolant, for fuel leaks, and for
loose or broken parts.
Check the office records (Figure 3–12) to verify that a list of mobile
standby engine-alternators is available.
Check the emergency shut-down switch to verify that it is in a safe
location.
Check the office records to verify that the check for water in the fuel
tank is being performed.
Check the office records to determine if testing of the emergency
shut-down features is being done on an annual basis.
Check the office records (Figure 3–9) to verify that the electrolyte level
and float voltage of the standby engine-alternator starting batteries is
being made and recorded.
Check the trickle charging equipment to verify that it is installed and
functioning.
Check the standby alternator to determine if, as recommended by NT, it
is wired as a non-separately derived source with a non-switched neutral
bonded to the engine frame, or if it is wired as a separately derived
source with a switched neutral bonded to the engine frame.
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