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OperationandMaintenanceManual
CustomizedMaintenanceManagementProgram
YourauthorizedCaterpillardealercanassistyouintailoringthemaintenancemanagementschedules tomeettheneedsofyouroperatingenvironmentandeconomicgoalsthroughaCustomized MaintenanceManagement(CMM)Programconsistingofthefollowingitems:
MaintenanceScheduling
LetyourCaterpillardealerscheduleyourmaintenance,componentrepairs,andoverhaulsusingtheir computer.Agoodschedulingprogramhelpsensurethatserviceisperformedattherecommended intervalswhichhelpsminimizeunexpecteddowntimeandkeepsyouroperationrunningsmoothly.
Flat-RatedRepairs
Thecostofmostscheduledmaintenanceandrepairscanbepredetermined,allowingyoutoaccurately budgetfortheseexpenses.(Whenanengineisruntofailure,these"flatrate"or"firm"pricesare subjecttoadditionalchargesforfailedparts,cleaning,machining,etc.)
RepairOptions
YourCaterpillardealercanofferyouseveralchoicesformostmaintenanceandrepairneeds, includingthefollowingitems:
*GenuineCaterpillarReplacementComponents
*CaterpillarRemanufacturedComponents
*CaterpillarDealerExchangeComponents
*CaterpillarDealerRebuildUsingGenuineCaterpillarParts
Youmaybepleasantlysurprisedatyourdealer'spricesfortheseoptions,comparedtoyourowntotal coststodotherepairsyourself.
FinancialAnalysis
LetyourCaterpillardealershowyouthesavingsthatcanberealizedbyfollowingaCustomized MaintenanceManagementProgram.Acomputerprogramisusedtoshowyoufuel,oil,preventive
maintenance,componentrepair,andoverhaulcostsoverthelifeofyourengine.Thisallowsyouto moreeffectivelybudgetforyourtotalengineoperatingcost.
AskyourCaterpillardealerformoredetailsontheEngineInvestmentAnalysis(EIA)Program.
YourCaterpillardealerhasalltheelementsofacompletemaintenancemanagementprogramthatcan helpyoureduceengineoperatingcostsandrealizefullvaluefromyourinvestment.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual MAINTENANCEMANAGEMENTSCHEDULESFORRECOMMENDEDPREVENTIVE MediaNumber-SEBU6042-04PublicationDate-01/07/1997DateUpdated-11/10/2001
Foreword
TheobjectiveofthispublicationistoassistusersinestablishingaPreventiveMaintenanceProgram forStandbyGeneratorSetsorasanaidinevaluatingtheirpresentprograms.
StandbyGeneratorSetsmaynotbeneededveryoften,butwhentheyare,itisusuallyunder emergencyconditions.Maintenanceofthesestandbyunitsisveryimportant.Theymustalwaysbein excellentoperatingconditionandreadytoworkunderloadatanytime.
EstablishingaPreventiveMaintenanceProgramwillprovidemaximumavailabilityofastandby generatorsetwhenneeded,longerengineandgeneratorlife,andaminimumofexpensiverepairs.
TherecommendedWEEKLYmaintenancecheckscanbeperformedbyanoperator.AllYEARLY andTHREEYEARmaintenanceshouldbeperformedbyanauthorizedmechanicoryourCaterpillar dealer.
TheseguidelinesaretobeusedwiththeOperationandMaintenanceManualforyourengine.The OperationandMaintenanceManualwillprovidethenecessaryinformationonhowtoperformthe checksandroutinemaintenance.AdditionalinformationcanbeobtainedfromtheGeneratorand EngineServiceManuals,orcontactyourCaterpillardealerforassistance.
NOTICE
ThismanualisNOTtobeusedinplaceoftheOperationand MaintenanceManualforStandbyGeneratorSetEnginesthataresold strictlyforstandbyapplications.
However,thismanualisasupplementforIndustrialandGeneratorSet Enginesthatareoperatedinastandbygeneratorapplication.
YourCaterpillardealercanestablishanInspectionandPreventiveMaintenanceProgramforyour generatorsettoprovidemaximumreliability,increasedengineandgeneratorlife,andminimize expensiverepairs.ContactyourCaterpillardealerfordetails.
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GeneralRecommendations
Safety
Alwaysmakerepairswiththeenginestoppedandthestartingsystemdisabled.Whenservicingthe generator,ensurethatswitchgearandautomatictransferswitcheswillnotpresentashockhazard. Lockthemoutonthegeneratorbeingserviced.
RecordKeeping
Maintainalogorrecordkeepingsystemtodocumentallgaugereadings,problems,repairs,and maintenanceperformedontheequipment.
SpaceHeaters
Moistureisanaturalenemyofgeneratorsandallelectricalequipment.Everyeffortmustbemadeto keepthegeneratorasdryaspossible.Spaceheatersshouldbeoperatedinsidethegeneratorwhenitis notinusetomaintaintheintegrityofthegeneratorwindings.Ifspaceheatersarenotprovidedwith generators,considerationshouldbegiventoaddingthem.
Thestop-manual-automaticswitchonthecrankingpanelmustbesetat "stop"positionwhenperformingmaintenanceorrepairworkona standbygeneratorset.Thispreventstheunitfromstartingifapower failureorvoltagedropshouldoccurwhileworkingontheunit.
Topreventpersonalinjuryduetoaccidentalstartingoftheengine, disconnectthebatteriesordisablethestartingsystembeforedoing maintenanceorrepairwork.
Lockoutallswitchgearandautomatictransferswitchesassociated withthegeneratorwhileperforminganygeneratormaintenanceor repairs.Ensurenoshockhazardexists.
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Failuretocomplycouldresultinpersonalinjuryordeath. ThemaintenanceschedulesincludedinthispublicationarealsoincludedintheOperationand Maintenance/OwnersManuals.RefertotheOperationandMaintenance/OwnersManualfor illustrationsandfurtherinformationtoaccomplisheachmaintenanceoperation.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual MAINTENANCEMANAGEMENTSCHEDULESFORRECOMMENDEDPREVENTIVE MediaNumber-SEBU6042-04PublicationDate-01/07/1997DateUpdated-11/10/2001
MaintenanceManagementScheduleTerminology
Check
Toobserveforsatisfactoryconditions,accuracy,safetyandperformance.
Inspect
Toexaminecloselyincriticalappraisalwhiletestingorevaluatingcomponentsorsystems.
Lubricate
Toapplyalubricant(oil,grease,etc)asspecifiedforreducingfriction,heatandwearbetween solidsurfaces.
Replace
Toinstallsomethingnew,remanufacturedorrebuiltinplaceofanexistingwornorfailing component.
Adjust Returntoservicemanualspecifications.
Becauseenginesmaybeequippedwithvariousoptionalcomponents,thechartsmayrecommend maintenanceforitemsnotinstalledonyourengine.Simplydisregardreferencetoanyextraneous items.Ifunsureofanyitem,consultyourCaterpillarDealer.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual
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MediaNumber-SEBU6042-04PublicationDate-01/07/1997DateUpdated-11/10/2001
MaintenanceManagement
Thispublicationcontainsmaintenancemanagementinformation.Themaintenanceitemsare organizedformanaginganeffectivepreventivemaintenanceprogram.Theimplementationofawellmanagedlubricationandmaintenanceprogramshouldhelpproducethefollowingresults:
*Minimizeddowntime
*Reducedengineoperatingcosts
*Increasedenginelife
Caterpillarhasdeterminedthatitisalmostalwaysmoreexpensivetoletacomponentorenginefail thantorepairitbeforefailure.Thisisespeciallytrueevenwhenrepairsbeforefailureareperformed attherecommendedconservativeintervals.Thereareseveralreasonsforthis:
*Costoftherepairorreplacementoffaileditemversusminimalrebuildcostifithasnotfailed
*Costofrelateddamage,causedbythefailure
*Costofadditionallabortorepairthefailureandtherelateddamage,andtocleanupthe engine
*Costof(unscheduled)downtimeandlostproductivitywhiletherepairisdone
*Costofadditionalwornordamagedpartsthatwouldhaveotherwisebeenreusable
Ifexcessivewearisidentifiedattherecommendedinterval,contactyourCaterpillardealer.The dealerwillreviewyourmaintenancepracticesandoperatingconditionstohelpyouestablishbefore failurerepairintervals,tomeetyourspecificoperatingsituation.Also,ifyourwearisminimalatthe recommendedinspection/maintenanceinterval,yourdealercanadviseyouwhetherlongerintervals arerecommended.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual
ScheduledOilSampling(S·O·S)
Caterpillar'sScheduledOilSampling(S·O·S)Programisaseriesofdiagnostictestsdesignedto identifyandmeasurecontaminationandconditionofoilinanengine'scrankcase.S·O·Sincorporates threebasictests:
WEARANALYSISwhichidentifiesandmeasurestheamountofwearparticlesintheoil.These wearparticlesarethencomparedagainstestablishedCaterpillarnormstodetermineacceptability.
CHEMICALandPHYSICALTESTSwhichdetectthepresenceofwater,fuelandantifreezeinthe oil.Iftheseitemsarefound,theirconcentrationsarecomparedagainstCaterpillarestablished maximumlimits.
OILCONDITIONANALYSISwhichidentifiesandmeasurestheamountofcontaminantssuchas soot,sulfur,oxidationandnitrationproducts.Thistestcanalsobeusedtocustomize(reduce,extend ormaintain)oilchangeintervals.
Caterpillar'sS·O·SProgramisagoodindicatortoidentifywhatistakingplaceinsidetheengine structure.Anearlywarningofunacceptableoilcontaminationcansaveconsiderableexpensein enginerepairs.Tobeeffectiveasanindicator,S·O·Smustbeperformedonacontinuingbasis. Intermittentsamplingwillnotallowwearratetrendlinestobeestablishedforaparticularengine, whichmakesidentifyingthebesttimetooverhaulanenginevirtuallyimpossible.Consultyour CaterpillardealerforcompleteinformationandassistanceinestablishinganS·O·SProgramforyour engine.
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CaterpillarReferenceLiterature
OperationandMaintenanceManuals
*SEBU6123,"3114&3116Industrial,PrimePowerEPG&StandbyPowerEPGGenerator SetEngines"
*SEBU6367,"3208Industrial&GeneratorSetEngine"
*SEBU5779,"3304&3306IndustrialEngines"
*SEBU6328,"3304B&3306BIndustrial&EPGGeneratorSetEngines"
*SEBU6998,"3306BStandbyGeneratorSetEngine"
*SEBU6336,"3406B&3406CIndustrial&EPGGeneratorSetEngines"
*SEBU6999,"3406CGeneratorSetEngine"
*SEBU6945,"3408C&3412CIndustrialandEPGDieselEngines"
*SEBU6767,"3512EPGGeneratorSetEngine"
*SEBU6156,"3508,3512&3516StandbyGenerator"
*SEBU5405,"D346,D348&D349IndustrialEngines"
*SEBU5364,"D353IndustrialEngine"
*SEBU5698,"D379B,D398B,&D399Industrial&GeneratorSetEngines"
*SEBU5717,"SR4&SRCRGenerators"
*SEBU6150,"SR4GeneratorsandControlPanel"
*SEBU6918,"SR4BGeneratorSetEngine"
*SENU6918,Supplement,"GeneratorSetControlPanel"
*SEBU7050,"SR4BGeneratorsandControlPanels(ForgeneratorsetspackagedbyF.G. Wilson)"
ServiceInformationManual
*SEBU6126,"ElectricPowerGenerationProducts"
ServiceManuals
*SENR5359,"SR4BGenerator"
*SENR2180,"SR4Generator(Large)"
*SENR7968,"SR4Generator"
*SENR4676,"2301ASpeedControlGovernor"
*SENR6430,"524&1724ElectricallyPoweredGeneratorSystems"
Miscellaneous
*SEBD0518,"KnowYourCoolingSystem"
*SEHS7067,"FuelsforCaterpillarDieselEngines"
*SEBU0717,"DieselFuelsandYourEngine"
*SEBU5898,"ColdWeatherOperationGuide"
*SEBD0640,"OilandYourEngine"
*SEHS9031,"StorageProcedureforCaterpillarProducts"
*SEBF8029,"IndextoGuidelinesforReusablePartsandSalvageOperations"
*SEBU6234,Operation&MaintenanceManual,"CaterpillarAutomaticTransferSwitch (contractortype)"
*SEHS9124,SpecialInstruction,"CleaningandDryingofElectricSetGenerators"
*SEBU6251,Supplement,"CaterpillarDieselCommercialEnginesandMarineTransmission LubricationSpecifications"
*"EngineApplicationandInstallationGuide"(AppropriateforyourApplication)
YourCaterpillardealercanprovideanyliteraturerequiredtomaintainyourengine.
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CustomerAssistance
USAandCanada
Whenaproblemarisesconcerningtheoperation,ortheserviceofanengine,theproblemwill normallybemanagedbythedealerinyourarea.
YoursatisfactionisaprimaryconcerntoCaterpillarandtoCaterpillardealers.Ifyouhaveaproblem thathasnotbeenhandledtoyourcompletesatisfaction,followthesesteps:
1.Discussyourproblemwithamanagerfromthedealership.
2.Ifyourproblemcannotberesolvedatthedealerlevelwithoutadditionalassistance,usethephone numberthatislistedbelowtotalkwithaFieldServiceCoordinator: 1-800-447-4986
Thenormalbusinesshoursarefrom8:00to4:30MondaythroughFridayCentralStandardTime.
3.Ifyourneedshavestillnotbeenmet,submitthematterinwritingtothefollowingaddress:
Caterpillar,Inc.
Manager,CustomerService,EngineDivision
MossvilleBldgA
P.O.Box600 Peoria,IL61552-0600
Pleasekeepinmind:probably,yourproblemwillultimatelybesolvedatthedealership,usingthe dealership'sfacilities,equipment,andpersonnel.Therefore,followthestepsinsequencewhena problemisexperienced.
OutsideoftheUSAandofCanada
IfaproblemarisesoutsidetheUSAandoutsideCanada,andiftheproblemcannotberesolvedatthe dealerlevel,consulttheappropriateCaterpillaroffice.
AustraliaandNewZealand
CaterpillarofAustraliaLtd.
1CaterpillarDrive PrivateMailBag4
Tullamarine,Victoria3043
Australia
Phone:03-9339-9333
Fax:03-9335-3366
Brazil,Bolivia,andParaguay
CaterpillarAmericasCo. BirmannII
RuaAleandreDumas,1.711-9.0
Chac.,Sto.Antonio
04717-004-SaoPaulo,SP
Phone:55-11-5505-3388
Fax:55-11-5505-1647
CentralAmericaandCaribbean
CaterpillarAmericasCo. 15550NW59thAvenue
MiamiLakes,FL33014
USA
Phone:305-816-3306
Fax:305-816-3307
China
CaterpillarChinaLtd. 1PacificPlace 88Queensway,Level8
G.P.O.Box3069
HongKong
Phone:852-2848-0333
Fax:852-2848-0440
Ecuador,Colombia,Venezuela,Guyana,andSuriname
CaterpillarAmericasCo. 15550NW59thAvenue
MiamiLakes,FL33014
USA
Phone:305-816-3306
Fax:305-816-3307
Europe,Africa,andMiddleEast
CaterpillarOverseasS.A. 76RoutedeFrontenex
P.O.Box6000 1211Geneva6
Switzerland
Phone:22-849-4444
Fax:22-849-4544
FarEast
CaterpillarAsiaPte.Ltd. 7TractorRoad
Jurong,Singapore627968
RepublicofSingapore
Phone:65-662-8333
Fax:65-662-8302
Japan
ShinCaterpillarMitsubishiLtd. 3700,Tana,Sagamihara-shi Kanagawa-ken,229
Japan
Phone:Sagamihara81-427-62-2112
Fax:81-427-62-8542
Japan
CaterpillarPowerSystems,Inc. JapanBranchSannoGrandBldg. 2-14-2Nagatacho Chiyoda-ku,Tokyo,100
Japan
Phone:81-335-93-3237
Fax:81-335-93-3238
Mexico
GrupoFinancieroCaterpillarMexico,S.A.deC.V. PrimerpisodelArcoOrientedeArcoBosquesCorporativa, BosquesdelAlisos45A BosquesdeLasLomas Mexico,D.F.05120
Phone(fromwithinMexico):915-258-1515
Fax(fromwithinMexico):915-258-1530
Phone(fromwithinUSA):011-525-258-1515
Fax(fromwithinUSA):011-525-258-1530
Peru,Chile,Argentina,andUruguay
CaterpillarAmericasCo. EdificioCentroSantaMaria
Av.LosConquistadores1700
Piso14,OficinaA
Santiago,Chile
Phone:011-562-231-0160
Fax:011-562-231-0159
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OperationandMaintenanceManual MAINTENANCEMANAGEMENTSCHEDULESFORRECOMMENDEDPREVENTIVE MediaNumber-SEBU6042-04PublicationDate-01/07/1997DateUpdated-11/10/2001
MaintenanceManagementSchedule
Weekly:BeforeStartingEngine
PreventiveMaintenanceforStandbyGeneratorSetsToBePerformedByAnAuthorized Operator.
EngineCrankcase-Checkoillevel.MaintainoillevelbetweentheADDandFULLmarksonthe "EngineStopped"sideoftheoillevelgauge.
CoolingSystem-Checkcoolantlevel.Maintainlevelwithin13mm(1/2in)tobottomoffillerneck orproperlevelonsightgauge(ifequipped).
Walk-AroundInspection-Inspectengine,radiatorandgeneratorfordebris,looseorbrokenfittings, hosesorwiresandguards.Repairasnecessary.
AirCleanerIndicator(IfEquipped)-Checktheindicator.Changeelementsifindicatordiaphragm remainsinthelockedposition.
BatteryCharger-Checkforproperoperation.
FuelSystem-Checkforleaks.Drainwaterseparator(ifequipped).Checkfueltanklevel.Checkfuel filterindicator(ifequipped).
Belts-Inspectforworn,brokenorloosebelts.Adjustifnecessary.
Batteries-Cleantopofbatteries.Checkelectrolytelevel(unlessmaintenancefree).Checkforloose connections.
BlockHeater-Checkforproperoperation.Maintain32°C(90°F)coolanttemperatureintheblockat alltimes.
Governor-Checkandmaintainoillevel(ifrequired).
Gauges-Checktheconditionofallgauges.Repairorreplaceanybrokengauge.
AirSystem(IfEquipped)-Drainwater;checkairpressure.
ControlPanel-Visuallyinspect;checkforloose,brokenordamagedwiringorcomponents.
Generator-Checkformoisture,dust,oils,greases,anddebrisonmainstatorwindings,exciter,and PMG.Cleanasneeded.
GeneratorSpaceHeaters(IfEquipped)-Checkforproperoperation.
Weekly:WithEngineRunning
StarttheEngine-Thefollowingoperationalchecksareintendedtocheckthegeneratoroperation andtheenginestarting,lubricatingandfuelsystemsaswellasoveralloperation.Thechecksshould takenolongerthanfiveminutestocomplete.Longerperiodsofoperationarenotrequired.Amore beneficialtestwillbeperformedannuallywiththeengineoperatingunderload.
OilPressureGauge-Checkforproperoperatingoilpressure.RefertotheOperationand Maintenanceguideforthecorrectpressurereading.
FuelPressureGauge-Checkforproperoperatingfuelpressure.RefertotheOperationand Maintenanceguideforthecorrectpressurereading.
EngineCrankcase-Checktheoillevel.MaintaintheoillevelbetweentheADDandFULLmarks onthe"EngineRunning"sideofthedipstick.NOTE:Thismaintenancedoesnotapplyto3208 Engines,3114and3116Engines.
Frequency(rpm)andGeneratedVoltage-Checkandrecordreadings.NOTE:Theoperating voltageofacold(juststarted)generatorwillbeslightlyhigherthantheoperatingvoltageofa generatorthathasbeenunderloadandwarm.ThefullloadvoltageofaSR4Generatorwilldecrease amaximumof1%whenthisgeneratorstabilizesat100°C(212°F).Mostofthevoltagedecrease occursinabout30minutes.Generally,temperaturesofgeneratorsstabilizewithintwohours.
GeneratorLouvers-Checkforproperoperation(abletoopenandclosefreely).
GeneratorAirInletFilter(IfEquipped)-Ifdifferentialpressureexceeds0.6inchesofwater,stop theengineandcleantheelementsbysoakinginhotwaterwithdetergent.Rinsewithclearwater. Rechargetheelementswithathinlayeroflightweightmachineoil(WD-40orequivalent).
LeaksandNoises-Checkforleaksandunusualnoises.NOTE:Enginemustbestoppedbefore makingnecessaryrepairs.
MainStatorWindingTemperature(IfEquippedwithWindingDetectors)-Checkandrecord mainstatorwindingtemperatureswithengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesfor standbyunitsare180°C(356°F)forthealarmand205°C(401°F)fortheshutdown.
BearingBracketTemperature(IfEquipped)-Checkandrecordbearingbrackettemperaturewith theengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesforthebearingbracketare85°C(185°F) forthealarmand95°C(203°F)fortheshutdown.
AutomaticSwitches(IfEquipped)-Checkthatallswitchesareinproperpositionforautomatic start.
FuelTank-Checkthefuellevel;refillifbelow3/4full.
BatteryCharger-Recordchargingamperagereading.
Malfunctions-Reportanymalfunctionandmakenecessaryrepairs.
Yearly:BeforeStartingtheEngine
PreventiveMaintenanceForStandbyGeneratorSetsToBePerformedByAnAuthorized Mechanic.
PerformallWeeklyBeforeStartingtheEngineMaintenanceProceduresfirst.
Walk-AroundInspection-Inspectengine,radiatorandgeneratorfordebris,looseorbrokenfittings, hosesorwiresandguards.Repairasnecessary.
CoolingSystem-Checkcoolantlevel.Maintainlevelwithin13mm(1/2in)tobottomoffillerneck orproperlevelonsightgauge(ifequipped).Replacecoolantelement(ifequipped)oraddliquid coolantconditioner.
FuelSystem-Drainwaterandsedimentfromtank.Changefuelfilters.
AirCleanerElement-Inspectandcleanorreplaceelement.
Governor-Checkandmaintainoillevel(ifrequired).
EngineCrankcase-Checkoillevel.MaintainoillevelbetweentheADDandFULLmarksonthe "EngineStopped"sideofthedipstick.
CrankcaseBreather-Clean.
ValveLash-Check,adjustifnecessary.RefertotheengineServiceManualforproperprocedureand settings.
Linkages-Checkandadjustalllinkages,ifnecessary.LubricatealllinkagefittingswithMPGM grease.
EngineProtectiveDevices-Check;testforproperoperation.
Batteries-Cleantopofbatteries.Checkelectrolytelevel(unlessmaintenancefree).Checkforloose connections.
Engine-Wipedown;cleanasneeded.
Generator-Checkformoisture,dust,oils,greasesanddebrisonmainstatorwindings,exciter,and PMG.Cleanasneeded.Checkgeneratorwindingswithmegohmmeterandrecordreadingsfor reference1
GeneratorBearing-Inspectgeneratorbearingandbracket.Lubricategeneratorbearing2.Referto GeneratorServiceManual.
1RefertotheGeneratorServiceManualforinformationrelatingtouseofthemegohmmeterandlow resistancereadings.
23114and3116StandbyGeneratorsareequippedwithasealedprelubedbearing,andwillnotrequire lubrication.
Yearly:WithEngineRunning
PerformallWeekly:WithEngineRunningMaintenanceProceduresfirst.
StarttheEngine-Operatetheengineandcheckallgauges,oilpressure,fuelpressure,rpm (frequency),generatedvoltageandenginejacketwatertemperature,forcorrectreadings.
EngineCrankcase-Checktheoillevel.MaintaintheoillevelbetweentheADDandFULLmarks onthe"EngineRunning"sideofthedipstick.NOTE:Thismaintenancedoesnotapplyto3208 Engines,3114and3116Engines.
GeneratorLouvers-Checkforproperoperation(abletoopenandclosefreely).
GeneratorAirInletFilter(IfEquipped)-Ifdifferentialpressureexceeds0.6inchesofwater,stop theengineandcleantheelementsbysoakinginhotwaterwithdetergent.Rinsewithclearwater. Rechargetheelementswithathinlayeroflightweightmachineoil(WD-40orequivalent).
EngineMounts-Inspectforproperinstallationandloosefasteners.Checkforpropertorque.
LeaksandNoises-Checkforleaksandunusualnoises.NOTE:Enginemustbestoppedbefore makingnecessaryrepairs.
LoadTest-Loadtheenginetominimumof30%ofratedload.Operateatthislevelforminimumof twohours.Afterapproximatelyonehour,recordthereadingsofallgauges:oilpressure,fuelpressure, oillevel,rpm(frequency),generatedvoltage,servicemeter,enginejacketwatertemperature,exhaust temperature(ifequipped)andmanifoldvacuum(ifequipped).Engineslobberingcanoccuriftheload testingisnotconducted.
MainStatorWindingTemperature(IfEquippedwithWindingDefectors)-Checkandrecord mainstatorwindingtemperatureswithengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesfor standbyunitsare180°C(356°F)forthealarmand205°C(401°F)fortheshutdown.
BearingBracketTemperature(IfEquipped)-Checkandrecordbearingbrackettemperaturewith theengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesforthebearingbracketare85°C(185°F) forthealarmand195°C(203°F)fortheshutdown.
Walk-AroundInspection-Repairoradjust.Makerepairsoradjustmentstotheengineandgenerator setasnecessary.Reportanymalfunctionandmakenecessaryrepairs.
ScheduledOilSampling(S·O·S)-Obtainsampleforanalysis.
EngineOilandFilter(s)-Changeoil.Replacefilter(s),cutoldfilteropenandinspectforforeign material.
GeneratorAirInletFilter(IfEquipped)-Removethefilterelementsandsoakinhotwaterwith detergentuntilclean.Rinsewithclearwater.Rechargetheelementswithathinlayeroflightweight machineoil(WD-40orequivalent).
FuelTank-Checkthefuellevel;refillifbelow3/4full.
BatteryCharger-Recordchargingamperageandvoltingreadings.
AutomaticSwitches(IfEquipped)-Checkthatallswitchesareinproperpositionforautomatic start.
EveryThreeYears:BeforeStartingtheEngine
PreventiveMaintenanceForStandbyGeneratorSetsToBePerformedByAnAuthorized Mechanic.
PerformallWeeklyandYearlyBeforeStartingtheEngineMaintenanceprocedures.
SpaceHeaters(IfEquipped)-Checkforproperoperation.
Generator-Checkformoisture,dust,oils,greases,anddebrisonmainstatorwindings,exciter,and PMG.Cleanasneeded.
CoolingSystem-Drain,cleanandflush.Replacethermostat(s).Refillwithcoolantsolutionand conditioner.
HosesandBelts-Replace;Itisrecommendedthatallhosesandbeltsbereplacedatthistimeto minimizedowntimeandadditionalrepaircostofcomponentfailurescausedbytheseitems.
Batteries-Replaceallbatteriesatthisinterval.
Turbocharger-Inspect/Check;Inspectforproperoperation.Checktheendplayandradialclearance ontheturbinewheelandshaft.
Engine-Performacompleteengineadjustmentandtune-up;RefertotheServiceManualofyour engineformoreinformation.
GeneratorBearing-Inspectgeneratorbearingandbracket.Lubricategeneratorbearing1;referto GeneratorServiceManual.
13114and3116StandbyGeneratorsareequippedwithasealedprelubedbearing,andwillnotrequire lubrication.
EveryThreeYears:WithEngineRunning
PerformallWeeklyandYearlyWithEngineRunningMaintenanceprocedures.
StarttheEngine-Operatetheengineandcheckallgauges,oilpressure,fuelpressure,rpm (frequency),generatedvoltageandenginejacketwatertemperature,forcorrectreadings.
EngineCrankcase-Checktheoillevel.MaintaintheoillevelbetweentheADDandFULLmarks onthe"EngineRunning"sideofthedipstick.NOTE:Thismaintenancedoesnotapplyto3208 Engines,3114and3116Engines.
GeneratorLouvers-Checkforproperoperation(abletoopenandclosefreely).
GeneratorAirInletFilter(IfEquipped)-Ifdifferentialpressureexceeds0.6inchesofwater,stop theengineandcleantheelementsbysoakinginhotwaterwithdetergent.Rinsewithclearwater. Rechargetheelementswithathinlayeroflightweightmachineoil(WD-40orequivalent).
ExhaustSystem-Checkforleaks.Repairorreplacedefectivecomponentswithenginestopped.
LeaksandNoises-Checkforleaksandunusualnoises.NOTE:Enginemustbestoppedbefore makingnecessaryrepairs.
LoadTest-Loadtheenginetominimumof30%ofratedload.Operateatthislevelforminimumof twohours.Afterapproximatelyonehour,recordthereadingsofallgauges:oilpressure,fuelpressure, oillevel,rpm(frequency),generatedvoltage,servicemeter,enginejacketwatertemperature,exhaust temperature(ifequipped)andmanifoldvacuum(ifequipped).Engineslobberingcanoccuriftheload testingisnotconducted.
MainStatorWindingTemperature(IfEquippedwithWindingDefectors)-Checkandrecord mainstatorwindingtemperatureswithengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesfor standbyunitsare180°C(356°F)forthealarmand205°C(401°F)fortheshutdown.
BearingBracketTemperature(IfEquipped)-Checkandrecordbearingbrackettemperaturewith theengineunderload.NOTE:Nominaltemperaturevaluesforthebearingbracketare85°C(185°F) forthealarmand95°C(203°F)fortheshutdown.
EveryThreeYears:AfterStoppingtheEngine
PerformallWeeklyandYearlyAfterStoppingtheEngineMaintenanceprocedures.
Walk-AroundInspection-Repairoradjust.Makerepairsoradjustmentstotheengineandgenerator setasnecessary.Reportanymalfunctionandmakenecessaryrepairs.
ScheduledOilSampling(S·O·S)-Obtainsampleforanalysis.
EngineOilandFilter(s)-Changeoil.Replacefilter(s),cutoldfilteropenandinspectforforeign material.
CoolantAnalysis-Obtainsampleforanalysis.
FuelTankLevel-Checkthefuellevel;refillifbelow3/4full.
BatteryCharger-Recordchargingamperagereading.
AutomaticSwitches(IfEquipped)-Checkthatallswitchesareinproperpositionforautomatic start.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual MAINTENANCEMANAGEMENTSCHEDULESFORRECOMMENDEDPREVENTIVE
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MaintenanceRecords
Maintenancerecordsareakeyelementofawellmanagedmaintenanceprogram.Withaccurate maintenancerecords,yourCaterpillardealercanhelpyoufinetunetherecommendedmaintenance intervalstomeetyourspecificsituation.Thisshouldresultinalowerengineoperatingcost.
Documents
Thefollowingtypesofdocumentsshouldbekeptasproofofmaintenanceorrepairforwarrantyand shouldnotbedifficulttoobtainandkeepintheenginehistoryfile.Alldocumentsshouldshowdate, servicehours,gallonsoffuelconsumed,unitnumberandengineserialnumber.Iftheengineissold, transfertherecordswiththeengine.
1.Dealerworkordersanditemizedbills.
2.Owner'srepairorders.
3.Owner'sreceipts.
4.Maintenancelog(seefollowingexample).
RefertotheOperationandMaintenanceManualformoreinformationonmaintenancepertainingto fuelconsumptionandservicehours.
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OperationandMaintenanceManual SR4GENERATORSANDCONTROLPANELS
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GeneralInformation
TheSR4BrushlessGeneratorissuitableforapplicationtoallkindsofloads,including,butnot limitedto:mixedloadsofmotorsandlights,SCR-controlledequipment,computercenters, communicationinstallations,andpetroleumdrillingapplications.Theeliminationofbrushesinthe fieldcircuitreducesmaintenance,improvesreliabilityandprovidesahigherdegreeofprotectionin potentiallyhazardousatmospheres.
Thegeneratorsetpackagescanbeutilizedforprimeorstand-bypowergeneration,inlandbasedor marineapplications.
SR4generatorsareutilizedinsinglephase,halfwaveexcitationandregulation,andthreephase,full waveexcitationandregulation.Thegeneratorsareeitherfourpoleorsixpoledesignwithfour,six, tenortwelveleadconfigurationdependingonframesize.Theyarecapableofproducingelectrical powerineither50Hzor60Hzapplications.
GeneratorIdentification
Thegeneratoridentificationandinformationplateislocatedontheleftsideofthegenerator.
Whenserviceisrequired,usetheinformationgivenontheseplates.Theinformationcontainsthe serialnumber,modelnumberandthegeneratorset(engineandgenerator)rating.Allpertinent generatordataisalsoincludedontheplatetoprovidethenecessaryinformationtoorderparts.
and
OutputLeadWiring
Allgeneratorleadwiringinformationcanbefoundontheinformationplate,oronadecalonthe powerleadsideofthegeneratorfortwelveleadgeneratorsets.Ifthegeneratorisequippedwitha circuitbreaker,thedecalwillbemountedonthesheetmetalofthecircuitbreakerpanel.
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GeneratorExcitationSystems
PermanentMagnetExcitedGenerators
Permanentmagnetpilotexcited(PMPE)generatorsreceivepowerforthevoltageregulatorfroma pilotexciter,ratherthanthemainarmatureasinself-excitedgenerators.Thepilotexciterconsistsof permanentmagnet(PM)andPMarmature.Thepilotexciteroperatesindependentlyfromthe generatoroutputvoltage.Constantexcitationduringlargeloadapplicationispossible,becausethe irregularitiesthatoccuringeneratoroutputvoltage(causedbyloadconditions)arenotfedbackinto theexciter.Theindependentoperationalsoallowsthegeneratortobettersustainanoverloadfora shortduration.
Self-ExcitedGenerators
Self-Excitedgeneratorsreceivepowerforexcitationandvoltagesensingfortheregulatorfromthe mainarmature(stator)outputofthegenerator.Thevoltageregulatorsensesthegeneratoroutput voltageandprovidesregulatedoutputtothegeneratorexciter.Theexciterthenprovidespowertothe mainrotatingfield(rotor).Asthemainfieldrotates,avoltageisinducedintothemainarmature (stator)tocausesageneratoroutput.
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GeneratorLeadConnections
LeadNumbering
Eachcoilleadismarkedaccordingtothefollowingdiagrams.Thediagramscontainedshowthefour, six,ten,andtwelveleadconfigurationsavailableinpresentdaySR4generators.
Thestandardgeneratordiagramandtheterminalconnectionsareonthenameplateofeachgenerator. Numberingisclockwisefromthetopandfromtheoutsideinward.
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