Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Annual Maintenance shall include service and materials for the following: 1. Perform coolant flush including new coolant, belts, hoses, thermostats, and radiator cap. 2. Replace battery (write replacement date on battery). 3. Perform complete tune-up on engine to include replacing spark plugs, changing the oil and all filters (i.e. coolant, air, fuel and oil). Sample the anti-freeze coolant in the engine and supply a report. Blow out the generator/alternator with dry nitrogen. Check the controller and all engine safeties. Clean and adjust the voltage relays. Lubricate the transfer switch mechanism with dry lubricant made for electrical devices. 4. Provide resistive load bank service annually and prearrange time of load bank service with the CHP on-site contact. This should be a typical two-hour testing process to be done. 5. The annual service will also include all items listed under B., below. B. 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. 4. Check belt tension. 5. Drain the sediment off the fuel filters and day tank. 6. Check the battery charger. 7. Test run system under building load. 8. Check for leaks, make a visual inspection, and make minor adjustments if necessary. 9. Touch-up paint if necessary, to prevent equipment from rusting C. 480 Hour Service shall include the following: 1. Adjust the valves. 2. Check the 4 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 on-site contact. This should be a typical twohour testing process to be done annually.
