C15 Generator Sets Caterpillar

Generator Start-up Checklist

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C15 GG5

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Table 1
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. 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

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Table 2
GENERATOR START-UP CHECKLIST (CONT.)
No Load		Regulator VR6	Voltage	Amps	Comments
		E- to E+	DC
		20 to 22	AC
		Self-Excited 20 to 22	AC
		Permanent Magnet Excited 26 to 28	AC
		Permanent Magnet Excited 28 to 30	AC
		Permanent Magnet Excited 26 to 30	AC
		AREP 26 to 28	AC
		AREP 28 to 30	AC
Full Load	Regulator VR6	Voltage	Amps	Comments
	E- to E+	DC
	20 to 22	AC
	Self-Excited 20 to 22	AC
	Permanent Magnet Excited 26 to 28	AC
	Permanent Magnet Excited 28 to 30	AC
	Permanent Magnet Excited 26 to 30	AC
	AREP 26 to 28	AC
	AREP 28 to 30	AC

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Table 3
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
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.