Preventive Maintenance Checklist: TANK, DIESEL DAY (WITH FUEL PUMP) Every 2 years

• Site conducted

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location

• Work order number

(T)ools, (S)afety Equipment and (M)aterials

• Mechanic's tool set

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Megger

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Storage container for fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5W30 SAE oil for lubrication

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sampling kit

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Safety Guidelines

• Schedule work with operating personnel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Follow site safety procedures and your supervisor's instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Obtain and review manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Report any problems you find

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check with operating personnel for deficiencies

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Record the results in the equipment history log

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Procedures

• Remove the tank access cover

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Sample the fuel

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pump oil tank down to within 6" of bottom of tank. Test fuel quality and if appropriate, store for tank refilling

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Pump sludge from bottom of tank and flush. Dispose of properly

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Examine tank for leaks, condition of piping connections

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean breather vents, conservation vents, and flame arrestors where appropriate

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Examine, clean, and adjust operation of strainers, traps, control valves, oil flow meter, oil temperature, and pressure gauges

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check floats and leveling devices in tank. Check float adjustment with depth level indicators

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Inspect electrical wiring for damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean pump and motor

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Lubricate the pump (if required)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Megger the pump motor and record results

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify all locking devices in place

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Validate operation of automatic controls including leak and level detection

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Test operating pump and check for leaks, excessive noise or vibration

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Clean up work area and remove all debris

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Refill the day tank

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Maintenance Hours

• Estimated time spent on work order