Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Quarterly service shall include the following: 1) Service the battery and record the levels. 2) Check the oil level. 3) Check the water and anti-freeze levels (where applicable). 4) Check belt tension. 5) Drain the sediment off the fuel filters and day tank. 6) Check the battery charger (where applicable). 7) Test run system under building load. 8) Check for leaks, make a visual inspection, and make minor adjustments. B. Annual service shall include the following: 1) Change the oil and filter. 2) Change the anti-freeze coolant in the engine. 3) Blow out the generator / alternator with dry nitrogen. 4) Change the fuel filters and reprime the fuel system. 5) Check the fuel injectors. 6) Check the controller and all engine safeties. 7) Clean and adjust the voltage relays. 8) Lubricate the transfer switch mechanism as needed. 9) Change water and fuel filters, if applicable. C. 480 hour service shall include the following: 1) Adjust the valves. 2) Check the injectors and adjust timing and rack. 3) Perform a complete tune-up on the engine. D. Load bank service shall include the following: 1) Provide resistive load bank service at the beginning of each contract year or at a time of mutual agreement with the CHP Area office designee. This should be a typical two (2) hour testing process to be done annually. E. General information: 1) Routine service to be performed quarterly. Contractor shall notify the CHP Area office designee of the date and time the service is to be performed one (1) week prior to the actual work. 2) Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect service location. Any damage caused by Contractor to State equipment, materials, or other property shall be repaired by Contractor to the satisfaction of the State at no cost to the State. The State may, at its option, repair any damage and deduct from Contractor the cost thereof. 3) Contractor shall take measures to see that all materials left as a result of the work shall be removed. 4) Contractor shall perform services in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) rules and regulations, International Electronic and Electrical Engineers (IEEE) rules and regulations, National Electrical Code (NEC), and the latest California Electrical Code (CEC). F. Electrical Work: Any high voltage work being performed at the CHP Area Office shall be journeyman level or above and specially skilled and proficient in the work being performed no exceptions. All electricians shall possess a valid certificate from the Department of Industrial Relations, Division of Apprenticeship Standards, certifying that they are qualified to work on commercial electrical projects, in accordance with title 8, Section 290.00 through 295 inclusive and Labor Code Section 3099. All laborers shall be especially skilled for each kind of work and all workmanship must meet or exceed industry standards. All electrician laborers will also be required to be on record with the CHP Project Representative.
