G3500 Generator Sets Caterpillar

Generator Start-up Checklist

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G3520E GZE

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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:
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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New Engine Software for Certain C7.1 Engines {1920} New Engine Software for Certain C7.1 Engines {1920}

New Solenoid Assembly is Now Used on Fuel Injectors for Certain C9.3 Industrial Engines {1251, 1290} New Solenoid Assembly is Now Used on Fuel Injectors for Certain C9.3 Industrial Engines {1251, 1290}

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Improved Auxiliary Sea Water Pump Group is Now Used on Certain C12 Marine Engines {1371} Improved Auxiliary Sea Water Pump Group is Now Used on Certain C12 Marine Engines {1371}

New Tooling and Installation Process for Crankshaft Seal on C27 and C32 Engines {0701, 1160, 1161} New Tooling and Installation Process for Crankshaft Seal on C27 and C32 Engines {0701, 1160, 1161}

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Inspection of the Rear of the Engine on Certain C4.4 Machine Engines {1201} Inspection of the Rear of the Engine on Certain C4.4 Machine Engines {1201}

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Procedure to Replace Drive Assembly of Starter Motor On All Cat® Products {1453} Procedure to Replace Drive Assembly of Starter Motor On All Cat® Products {1453}

High-Pressure Fuel Pump Adapter and Front Gear Inspection for Certain C175–16 and C175–20 Engines {1242, 125H} High-Pressure Fuel Pump Adapter and Front Gear Inspection for Certain C175–16 and C175–20 Engines {1242, 125H}

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Improved Head to Block Joint on Certain C175 Reman Engines {1000} Improved Head to Block Joint on Certain C175 Reman Engines {1000}

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