EMERGENCY GENERATOR LOAD TESTING CHECKLIST

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--- PRE-TEST PREPARATION ---
[ ] Scheduled Test Date
[ ] Scheduled Test Time
[ ] Generator Model (Model A, Model B, Model C, Other (Specify))
[ ] Generator Serial Number
[ ] Generator Rated Power (kW)
[ ] Notify Relevant Personnel? (Facility Manager, Maintenance Team, Security Personnel, Other (Specify))
[ ] Any Pre-Existing Generator Issues?
[ ] Load Bank Test Plan (if applicable)

--- GENERATOR START-UP & INITIAL CHECKS ---
[ ] Test Date
[ ] Start Time
[ ] Ambient Temperature (°C)
[ ] Generator Voltage (Volts)
[ ] Generator Frequency (Hz)
[ ] Generator Start Procedure Followed? (Yes, No)
[ ] Observations during Start-Up (e.g., unusual noises, vibrations)
[ ] Generator Oil Level (Acceptable, Low, High)
[ ] Coolant Level (Acceptable, Low, High)

--- LOAD BANK APPLICATION & MONITORING ---
[ ] Initial Generator Load (kW)
[ ] Load Bank Increments (kW)
[ ] Load Bank Step Duration (minutes)
[ ] Load Bank Connection Type (Direct Connection, Through ATS, Other (Specify))
[ ] Voltage (Volts)
[ ] Frequency (Hz)
[ ] Temperature (Generator Head - °C)
[ ] Fuel Consumption Rate (Gallons/Hour)
[ ] Observations during Load Application

--- PERFORMANCE EVALUATION & DATA RECORDING ---
[ ] Generator Load (kW)
[ ] Voltage (V)
[ ] Frequency (Hz)
[ ] Fuel Consumption (Gallons/Hour)
[ ] Exhaust Gas Temperature (°F)
[ ] Oil Pressure (PSI)
[ ] Generator Performance - Visual Assessment (Excellent, Good, Fair, Poor)
[ ] Notes on Generator Performance & Observations
[ ] Data Logging Graph (Voltage, Frequency vs. Time)

--- COOL-DOWN & GENERATOR SHUTDOWN ---
[ ] Load Reduction Rate (kW/min)
[ ] Time to begin load reduction
[ ] Generator Running Time During Cool-Down (Minutes)
[ ] Cool-Down Procedure Followed? (Standard Procedure, Modified Procedure - Document Reason)
[ ] If Modified Procedure Used, Explain Deviation:
[ ] Time of Generator Shutdown
[ ] Shutdown Sequence Normal? (Yes, No)
[ ] If Shutdown Sequence Abnormal, Describe:
[ ] Technician Signature (Cool-Down & Shutdown)

--- POST-TEST INSPECTION & REPORTING ---
[ ] Summary of Test Results
[ ] Overall Generator Performance Rating (1-5, 5 being Excellent)
[ ] Abnormalities Observed (Select all that apply) (Excessive Vibration, Unusual Noises, High Exhaust Temperatures, Voltage Fluctuations, Frequency Instability, None Observed)
[ ] Detailed Description of Any Abnormalities
[ ] Attach Generator Performance Graphs
[ ] Date of Next Scheduled Load Test
[ ] Technician Signature
[ ] Technician Name

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