Standby Generator Annual Service Procedure

Annual service - building emergency standby generator (diesel, per NFPA 110 / AS 2941)

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ANNUAL SERVICE

Estimated duration: 6 - 10 hours • Frequency: every 12 months

▲ Includes all monthly test items. Annual service to be performed by a qualified generator technician.

Equipment Details

# Service Action (Annual - Additional Items) Type Done Notes
Diesel Engine Full Service
1Drain and replace engine oilDRAIN/FILL
2Replace oil filterREPLACE
3Replace fuel filtersREPLACE
4Replace air filterREPLACE
5Replace coolant or test concentrationREPLACE
Alternator
6Alternator insulation resistance test (megger on all windings)TEST
Full Load Test
7Full load test (100% rated output for minimum 2 hours, record voltage, frequency, amps, kW throughout)TEST
Safety Shutdowns
8Test all safety shutdowns (high coolant temp, low oil pressure, overspeed, overcrank)TEST
Transfer Switch Service
9Transfer switch service (exercise, clean contacts, check voltage/frequency sensing)SERVICE
Fuel System Service
10Drain and clean day tankDRAIN/CLEAN
11Replace fuel lines if deterioratedREPLACE
12Fuel polishing if long-term storageSERVICE
Battery
13Battery load test (replace if CCA below spec)TEST
Mechanical Inspections
14Inspect exhaust back-pressure (compare to maximum allowed)MEASURE
15Inspect vibration isolator mounts (replace if perished)INSPECT
16Inspect radiator (clean core, check hoses, pressure test)INSPECT
17Check fire damper on exhaust (if fitted)CHECK
Compliance
18Compliance inspection per NFPA 110 / AS 2941INSPECT
19Update compliance certificate and log bookLOG

Parts / Consumables Required (Annual - Additional)

#Part / ConsumablePart NumberQtyReady
1All monthly consumables (see monthly list)-
2Engine oil (full change)As req.
3Oil filter1
4Fuel filters1 set
5Air filter1
6Coolant (full system or top-up)As req.
7Battery (if replacing)1-2
8Fuel polishing filter1

Notes / Defects Identified

Next Service Due

Technician

Building / Facilities Manager