The following procedure pertains to the gasoline powered generators, and the steps described are a general guideline. Each campus has a more detailed instruction manual specific for that site.

• Notify Supervisor of testing

• Check oil and fuel level; add if necessary.

• Start generator.

• Move Gen-Tran switches from “LINE” to “GEN”.

• Walk through building and observe that all circuits are operating, record findings. Allow generator to run for thirty minutes.

• Return switches from “GEN” to “LINE”.

• Turn off generator, wait 10 minutes to cool.

• Close generator housing.

• Notify Supervisor that testing is complete.

The Highpoint and Center campuses have a winter and summer schedule for the operation of the generators.

Due to extreme cold temperatures, the generators are kept in the heated garage at the Center campus during the winter months, generally from December through March. If they are needed, a supervisor will contact the Maintenance Dept. person on call who will come in to plug in the generators and supply back up power.