Information

  • Document No.

  • Asset Name

  • Client / Site

  • Conducted on

  • Prepared by

  • Location
  • Personnel

Generator Assets - General Inspection

Generator Nameplate Data

  • Generator Make & Model:

  • Engine Make & Model:

  • Date of Installation:

  • Standby kW rating:

  • No. of Phases & Output Voltage:

  • Fuel Type: (i.e. Diesel, Gas, Unleaded)

  • Location Description: (Building name, out/inside, covered/open)

Generator Enclosure Visual Inspection

  • Free of debris, foreign objects, flora or fauna?

  • All fittings & connections tight?

  • Are all panels & guards secure, with no damage, no bolts or screws loose?

  • Is the paintwork in good condition, with no surface rust or paint bubbles?

  • Pumps, fans, pulleys, belts and hoses are in satisfactory condition?

  • Is the air filter clean and free of flora or fauna?

  • Exhaust and vent pipes in good condition & free of obstruction?

  • Evidence of damage to the transformer?

General Safety

  • Is there adequate ventilation & airflow around the generator cooling panels, exhaust ports and vents?

  • Egress paths from all accessible sides of the transformer safe, unobstructed?

  • Is there a clear >600mm access zone around the transformer (including distance of any open panels)?

Fuels, Oils & Fluids

  • Is the generator free from oil or fuel leaks?

  • Is there adequate fuel in the tanks?

  • Record the fuel level (%)

  • Is there adequate oil in the sump?

  • Record the oil level (%)

  • Is there adequate coolant in the tank?

  • Record the coolant level (%)

Misc

  • Is there sufficient lighting around generator control panel?

  • Are there any further issues with the board that need rectification (i.e. Lighting, ventilation, messy areas)?

Generator Assets - Electrical Inspection

Electrical Safety

  • Is the battery in good condition (fluid levels OK)?

  • Measure & record the battery voltage (VDC):

  • Are the battery terminals free of corrosion?

  • Is the battery charger fully functional (i.e. no faults or recorded issues)?

  • Is the earth cable securely connected?

  • Is the earth stake securely connected, and secure in the earth?

  • No access available to live components of any voltage?

  • Is there sufficient labelling warning of electrical risks? (i.e. "DANGER - 415 VOLTS AC")

Generator Protection Details

LV Protection Details (Sub-Distribution Board protection)

  • LV Protection Location:

  • LV Protection Type:

  • LV Protection Make & Model:

  • LV Protection Size:

  • Add other LV Protection parameters here:

  • Note any other important information here:

LV Protection Details (Generator protection)

  • LV Protection Location:

  • LV Protection Type:

  • LV Protection Make & Model:

  • LV Protection Size:

  • Add other LV Protection parameters here:

Generator Performance

Pre-start Checks

  • Transformer Size (kVA):

  • Pre-test run-time meter reading:

  • Fuel Level (%):

  • Affected buildings by generator start up:

  • Have stakeholders notified of generator start up?

  • Are isolations, switchings or bypasses required?

  • Note assets being isolated:

  • Note assets being switched:

  • Note assets being bypassed:

  • Note any other important information here:

  • Have all isolations, switchings and bypasses been enacted and danger tagged?

  • Is the operator wearing the correct PPE? (i.e. safety glasses, hearing protection)

  • Add any extra useful information here:

Start Generator and apply load

  • Run the generator with typical load for 30 minutes.

  • Have any faults been alarmed on the generator control panel?

  • Is there an abnormal amount of smoke, uncharacteristic noise, or other issues?

  • Is the engine temperature within safe limits? (refer manufacturer guidelines)

  • Note any other important information:

Electrical Parameters

  • Record load transfer time:

  • A Phase Voltage:

  • B Phase Voltage:

  • C Phase Voltage:

  • A Phase Amps:

  • B Phase Amps:

  • C Phase Amps:

  • Power Factor:

Shutdown checks

  • Run-time meter reading:

  • Post-test fuel Level (%):

  • Does the generator require any fuels, oils or fluids after the test?

  • Have stakeholders notified of generator shutdown (return to normal supply)?

  • Are isolations, switchings or bypasses returned to original state?

  • Add any extra useful information here:

Drawings

Drawing Set

  • Is there a set of drawings in this location?

  • Are there red-line markups present?

  • Add photos of redline markups present.

  • Add a comment about the redline markups present

  • Do redlines in DFM and field match?

Finalise Audit

Finalise Audit

  • Are all Danger, Isolation, Hazard or Information tags removed from the generator & associated equipment?

  • If no, please ensure you take photos of each tag (both sides).

  • Are there any other issues in the generator that should be noted?

  • Ensure that this report is emailed to #######@cqu.edu.au for actioning of any outstanding items.

Sign off

  • Generator checked by:

  • Signature:

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