Product Manual A

6. Startup and Configuration PCC 2.37-2018

Tick General Items

Exhaust piping is insulated to guard against burns to personnel.

Exhaust piping passing through walls or ceilings have approved fire-proof materials

and are in compliance with all codes.

Exhaust piping is large enough in diameter to prevent excessive back pressure on

engine.

Verify that the pyrometer meters are functioning.

AC and DC Wiring

For bottom entry circuit breaker installations, the cable chute has been installed (if

applicable).

Wire sizes, insulation, conduits and connection methods all meet applicable codes.

AC and DC wires are separated in their own conduit to prevent electrical induction.

All load, line and generator connections are well made and correct.

Flexible conduit is used between the generator and the building or surrounding

structure.

Check phase rotation.

Generator Set Pre-Start

Generator set engine is properly serviced with oil and coolant.

Battery charger is installed using the appropriate cable size and is operational.

Battery charger is configured for the proper DC battery voltage, battery type, and float

voltage.

Batteries are properly installed, serviced and charged.

Battery temperature sensor is connected and operational (if applicable).

Cooling system is filled with correct volume and concentration of coolant. The water

used in the coolant mix has passed water quality check.

Engine coolant heater is connected and operational.

All generator set covers and safety shields are installed correctly.

All fuel and coolant shutoff valves are operational.

Shipping brackets are removed.

Radiator fan and other external moving parts, including drive belts, are unrestricted.