Alpha Technologies AlphaGen PN-6x-T 7.5kW 48Vdc - Manual (Page 75)

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7.0 Maintenance
The engine/alternator requires maintenance at regular intervals to remain reliable and ready to
provide backup power when needed. Please refer to the following table for general maintenance
guidelines. For specific recommendations regarding maintenance intervals, please refer to the
supplied engine manufacturer’s operator’s manual.
Maintenance Procedures: X = Action, R = Replace as necessary
Frequency: D = Daily, W = Weekly, M = Monthly, Q = Quarterly, AS = Attended Startup, S = Six Months
Y = Yearly (all numbers in hours)
Table 7-1, Scheduled Maintenance
System Component or
Procedure
Visual Inspection Verify Change Clean Test Frequency
FUEL
Inspect flexible lines and
connections
X
R Q
Check fuel supply
X
W or AS
Inspect fuel piping X Y
LUBRICATION
Check oil level X X D, AS
Change oil R Y or 100
Replace oil filter R Y or 100
COOLING
Verify air ducts, filters, and
free from debris
X X Y or AS
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Check for leakage. carbon or
soot residue indicates leaks.
Repair immediately.
X X X Y
Check for fire hazards X Y
Check for loose or broken
hangers and supports.
Clean exhaust outlet
X R Y or AS
BATTERY CONNECTIONS
Check battery charger
operation, charge rate
X
M
Clean, re-torque battery
terminals
X X X Y or 100
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
General inspection X Q
Inspect cables for abrasion
(Generator compartment)
X X S
Reapply corrosion-inhibiting
coating on all exposed
connector assemblies
X Y
ENGINE & MOUNTING
General insp ection X W
Inspect air cleaner element R Y or 100
Inspect spark plugs R Y or 500
CONTROL SYSTEM
Verify remote control operation X M
Run generator set X W
GENERATOR SET
Inspect generator set X Prestart
Exercise generator set X M
GENERAL CONDITION OF
EQUIPMENT
Check for signs of damage due
to vibration, leakage,
excessive noise, extreme
temperature, or deterioration.
X X X W
Inspect and clean cabinet
interior
X X Q or AS
Maintenance Procedures
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