C15 Generator Set Caterpillar


Generator Start-up Checklist

Usage:

C15 AR2

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                        
No Load     Regulator GRT7-TH4E     Voltage     Amps     Comments    
F- to F+ DC            
3 to E1 or E2(1) (1) AC        
Auxiliary Coil
3 to E3/4
AC            
Full Load     Regulator GRT7-TH4E     Voltage     Amps     Comments    
F- to F+ AC            
3 to E1 or E2(1) (1) AC        
Auxiliary Coil
3 to E3/4
AC        
( 1 ) This will depend on the configuration of the windings. For more information, refer to the schematic for the generator.

Table 2
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 __________        
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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