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 Gregory Poole Power Systems is prepared to keep you running with PM services available at convenient times. Our knowledgeable, factory-trained service technicians operate from fully-equipped service trucks. We arrive on the job ready to work and get the job done right the first time.
Our technicians continually take advantage of Cat® factory training along with training available from our other vendors. We also have Technical Communicators whose responsibility is to provide technical assistance to our power systems technicians and act as our liaisons with Cat factory engineers.
We are familiar with all aspects of our generator, not just the engine. In fact, we offer PM services no matter the make or model of engine. We offer major and minor PM visits as well as customized services to meet your needs. Let us be your Emergency Power Systems experts.
PM Level I Service Visit
During a PM Level I Service Visit our service technicians will perform the following:
COOLING SYSTEM
- Visual inspection of radiator or heat exchanger for leaks, damage, and obstruction.
- Check jacket water coolant level.
- Test coolant for proper antifreeze percentage and conditioner level.
- Check jacket water heater for proper operation and adjust thermostat setting as needed.
- Inspect condition of radiator cap, gasket, and sealing surface.
- Visual inspection of water pump and cooling system gaskets for leaks.
- Check belt tension and inspect for cracking and fraying.
- Inspect pulleys for excessive wear and lubricate hub bearings as needed.
- Inspect flexible water connections for cracking, leaks, and pliability.
- Tighten hose clamps as needed.
LUBRICATION SYSTEM
- Check oil level.
- Check for excessive crankcase blow-by with engine running.
- Visual inspection of front and rear crankshaft seals and lubrication system gaskets for leaks.
- Inspect oil hose and connections for cracking, leaks, and pliability.
- Take crankcase oil sample and send to our S•O•S laboratory.
FUEL SYSTEM
- Inspect flexible fuel lines for cracking, leaks, and pliability.
- Operate fuel-priming pump and check for proper operation and leaks.
- Drain water from water separator.
- Check fuel system for leaks.
- Check electronic governor connections and actuator.
- Inspect steel fuel lines for cracks, leaks, and proper line-bracket support.
STARTING SYSTEM
- Inspect and top off electrolyte level in batteries.
- Check and record batter charger/alternator for proper charge rate.
- Check for proper cranking termination upon starting.
- Clean and apply corrosion inhibitor to the terminals of lead acid batteries as needed.
- Tighten battery cable connections as needed.
- Inspect and tighten starter motor, connections, and wiring.
- Check and record battery voltage dip level during normal start cycle for minimum voltage required to maintain controls during start-up.
EXHAUST SYSTEM
- Inspect flexible exhaust coupling for cracks, excessive leakage, and broken or missing hardware.
- Inspect exterior of exhaust manifolds for oil/fuel slobbering (signs of wet stacking). Inspect exhaust rain protection and exhaust outlet screening.
AIR INTAKE SYSTEM
- Inspect air filters for plugging and deterioration, clean if required.
- Check all air-intake piping for damage and loose connections.
- Inspect air cleaner seal for pliability and sealing and clean if necessary.
- Inspect turbocharger for excessive end-play clearance (if accessible) and seal leakage.
INSTALLATION
- Walk-around inspection of complete installation.
- Inspect generator set vibration isolators and adjust as needed.
- Check for unit on-line capability in 10 seconds.
- Check for abnormal noise or vibration.
- Re-check oil level with engine running.
- Re-check for oil and coolant leaks with engine running.
- Check for proper operation of remote fan motors, thermostats, circulating pumps, and solenoid valves.
- Check inlet and discharge louvers for proper operation with engine running and stopped.
CONTROL PANEL
- Operational check of illumination and safety lamps.
- Check proper operation of engine and generator instruments with generator running.
- Adjust governor control for optimum performance and frequency.
- Adjust voltage regulator for proper voltage.
- Check for and tighten loose terminals on the generator and generator control panel.
- Check tightness of relays in the generator control panel.
- Inspect for excessive dirt accumulation and clean as needed.
- Test auto-start system with the authorization of the plant engineer.
- Test safeties and pre-alarms on control and enunciator panels with customer assistance.
- Place generator online and check operation of transfer switches. This will be done only with the consent of the building engineer or building representative.
UPON COMPLETION OF SERVICE
- Reset all controls to automatic.
- Set circuit breaker to correct position.
- Check that fuel valves are in correct position.
- Check that battery charger is on.
- Check that day tank controls are on.
- Check that Louver controls are on.
- Check that Jacket water heater is on.
PM Level II Service Visit
During a PM Level II Service Visit our service technicians will perform the PM Level 1 Service as well as the following:
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
- Change engine oil and filters.
- Change primary and secondary fuel filters.
- Properly dispose of waste oil and filters.
- Lubricate fan drive.
- Lubricate governor linkage.
- Lubricate generator bearing if needed.
- Take coolant sample for analysis.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES AVAILABLE INCLUDE
- Tune-up
- Load bank Testing
- Level II Coolant analysis
- Vibration Analysis
- Light Beam Spectrograph
- Fuel Analysis
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