(a) Engine generator system.
(1) Provide the services of manufacturer's representative to check the equipment installation, supervise initial start up, and instruct city's personnel in proper operation and maintenance of the equipment. A minimum of one trip to the site will be required, consisting of a minimum of one 8-hour working day. Regardless of the time spent at the site, services will not be considered complete until the system operates as intended for a minimum of one month of operation.
(2) Provide a four-hour full load test utilizing portable test bank. Simulate power failure including operation of transfer switch, automatic starting cycle, automatic shutdown, and return to normal. The load bank test shall be performed at the job site and shall include one hour at 50% load, one hour at 75% load, one hour at 100% load, and one hour at 50% load. Any defects that become evident during the test shall be corrected. Safety shutdown features shall be tested by simulating the primary device contact closure.
(3) Record in 20 minute intervals during four hour test:
a. Kilowatts.
b. Amperes.
c. Voltage.
d. Coolant temperature.
e. Ambient temperature.
f. Frequency.
g. Oil pressure.
(4) Test alarm and shutdown circuits by simulating conditions.
(5) Describe loads connected to standby system and restrictions for future load additions.
(6) Adjust generator output voltage and engine speed.
(7) Clean engine and generator surfaces. Replace oil and fuel filters at time of final acceptance by the city.
(8) Provide required fuel for testing and start up services.
(9) Provide complete charges of oil and antifreeze at time of final acceptance by the city.
(10) Fuel tank shall be filled at time of final acceptance by the city.
(b) Automatic transfer switch.
(1) Manufacturer's representative shall prepare and start-up system in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.
(2) Fully demonstrate, in the presence of the city's representatives, the operation of the switch in normal and emergency modes.
(Ord. of 11-7-16, No. 10-16)