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STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNICATION SITES GENERATOR OUTPUT AND DERATING CONSIDERATIONS<br />

6.9.9 GENERATOR STARTUP<br />

Most generators ship without oil <strong>and</strong> coolant. Many times fuel lines are not connected. An authorized<br />

manufacturer's service representative should be used to review the installation, prepare <strong>and</strong> start the<br />

generator. Observe the following considerations:<br />

• All fluid levels shall be checked to ensure adequate supply prior to actual startup.<br />

• The generator shall be checked <strong>for</strong> proper voltage <strong>and</strong> frequency while operating with <strong>and</strong> without<br />

load. These shall be within manufacturer's specifications or no greater than a 3% variation from<br />

rated voltages <strong>and</strong> 5% overall variation from specified frequency.<br />

• Setting of all controls within the transfer switch/control panel shall be verified <strong>and</strong> checked to<br />

ensure proper load pickup, transfer, re-transfer <strong>and</strong> shut down.<br />

• The charge rate of the battery charger should be checked.<br />

• The exercise clock should be set <strong>and</strong> proper operation should be verified. The exercise clock shall<br />

be set to exercise the generator at a minimum of 30 minutes every 7 days. It is strongly<br />

recommended to exercise the generator under full load.<br />

• All alarm connections shall be verified <strong>and</strong> functions tested.<br />

• The fuel system <strong>and</strong> exhaust system shall be checked to ensure there are no leaks.<br />

• Check to ensure that all safety shields <strong>and</strong> covers are in place.<br />

• If a UPS system is employed in this configuration, tests shall be conducted to ensure the UPS<br />

functions properly when being fed by the generator. If a problem occurs, frequency <strong>and</strong> voltage<br />

tolerances may need to be reviewed.<br />

6.9.10 GENERATOR SAFETY<br />

In general, the following safety precautions shall be observed:<br />

• All moving parts shall be enclosed or protected.<br />

• Safety shields <strong>and</strong> covers shall be in place except as necessary <strong>for</strong> service.<br />

• Hot surfaces such as engine exhaust pipes <strong>and</strong> mufflers shall be protected to ensure that there is no<br />

accidental contact by <strong>for</strong>eign material or persons.<br />

• “No Smoking”, “Caution: Hearing Protection Required”, <strong>and</strong> “Automatic equipment, may selfstart”<br />

signs shall be posted within a generator room or adjacent to a generator which is located in a<br />

room with other equipment.<br />

• Points where exhaust system components pass through walls shall have approved feedthrough<br />

thimbles installed.<br />

• Fuel lines shall be protected from accidental damage.<br />

• Electrical circuits shall not be exposed.<br />

• Ensure that exhaust gases disperse <strong>and</strong> are not drawn back into the interior of the building.<br />

• All manufacturer's safety <strong>guidelines</strong> shall be followed during installation <strong>and</strong> operation.<br />

• Ensure that generators installed in earthquake prone areas meet all safety requirements <strong>for</strong> an<br />

installation in that area.<br />

68P81089E50-B 9/1/05 6-43

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