Maintenance

It is recommended the battery charger’s ammeter be checked ________. 

Before checking the electrolyte levels and the specific gravity of the electrolyte in a starting battery, the battery charger must be turned off and locked out at least __ minutes. 

Battery charger output wiring shall be _________ connected to the primary side of the starter solenoid (positive) and the EPS frame (negative), or other grounding location.

Battery charger output wiring shall be permanently connected to the primary side of the starter solenoid (positive) and the EPS frame (negative), or other grounding location.

Battery charger output may be temporarily connected to the primary side of the starter solenoid (positive) and the EPS frame (negative), or other grounding location.

It is recommended lead acid starting batteries be replaced every _____ months.

Use the Lockout/Tagout procedures found in OSHA ______ to remove the generator from automatic operation at the control panel of the EPS.

The EPS shall be heated as necessary to maintain the water jacket and battery temperature determined by the EPS manufacturer for cold start and load acceptance for the type of EPSS

The EPS shall be cooled as necessary to maintain the water jacket and battery temperature determined by the EPS manufacturer for cold start and load acceptance for the type of EPSS

Circuit breakers rated in excess of 600 volts for Level 1 system usage shall be exercised every ___ months

Circuit breakers in excess of 600 volts shall be tested under simulated overload conditions every _____.

The purpose of the _____ is to provide automatic disconnection of the generator from all circuits down-line from the generator in the event that power from the generator exceeds a specified value.

NFPA 110 requires the main line circuit breaker to be exercised ____.

NFPA 110 requires feeder breakers to be exercised _____.

EPSS circuit breakers for Level 1 system usage, including main and feed breakers between the EPS and the transfer switch load terminals, shall be exercised _____ with the EPS in the off position.

When checking the coolant system always wait ___ after the engine shuts down before removing the radiator cap.

Which of the following PPE is recommended at a minimum for checking coolant level.

The purpose of _____ is to alert personnel to EPSS abnormalities that would prevent the EPSS from operating as designed, and to indicate when normal and alternate (emergency) power is available.

Battery blanket heaters and water/oil heaters should _____ operating after the prime mover starts.

Testing all indicator lamps with the Press to Test button on the control panel and on the remote annunciator panel are required only on a monthly basis.

Automatic Transfer Switches sense the loss of electrical power and start the prime mover generally within __ to __ seconds.

The purpose of the _____ is to convert the mechanical energy produced by the prime mover to electrical energy.

The ______ drives the alternator, transforming mechanical energy into electricity.

The term “Wet Stacking” indicates the presence of unburned _____ and/or _____ in the exhaust system.

NFPA 110 requires exhaust temperatures be checked against manufacturer’s minimums if the generator is run or tested below __% of its nameplate rating

If the engine does show evidence of wet stacking, an engine load run test is mandatory for _ hours

To check the exhaust system during weekly inspections, the engine must be _____.

A condensate trap and drain valve shall be provided at the low points of exhaust piping, unless the piping is self-draining.

Checking the fuel system during weekly inspections includes everything except which of the following.

Fuel solenoid valves shall have a __________ operation, or a _____ bypass valve.

A fuel bypass valve may be used to shut the EPS down in case of failure or emergency.

The fuel manual bypass valve shall be visible and accessible and it’s purpose identified.

Spark-ignited generator sets shall be exercised at least _____ with the available EPSS load for __ minutes or until the water temperature and the oil pressure have stabilized.

A _____  is the source of electric power for the required capacity and quality for an emergency power supply system (EPSS).

The purpose of the _____ is to regulate the output voltage of the alternator to a specified value.

The room in which the EPS equipment is located shall not be used for other purposes that are not directly related to the EPS.

Parts, tools, and manuals for routine maintenance and repair shall not be permitted to be stored in the EPS room.

In a lead-acid battery, the specific gravity of the electrolyte in each cell is to be checked _____ adding any distilled water to raise the level of electrolyte. 

Battery charger leads are ______ be connected directly to the positive and negative battery posts. 

In diesel engines, mixing oil viscosity is acceptable due to the durability of the engine.

NFPA 110 states storage batteries, including electrolyte levels or battery voltage, used in connection with systems shall be inspected _____.

NFPA 110 recommends a battery load test should be performed _____.

A lead-acid battery consisting of sealed cells furnished with a valve that opens to vent the battery whenever the internal pressure of the battery exceeds the ambient pressure by a set amount.

A lead-acid battery consisting of cells that have electrodes immersed in liquid electrolyte.

Battery conductance testing shall be permitted in lieu of the testing of specific gravity.

Each prime mover shall be provided with storage battery units and a storage rack for each battery or battery unit.

Each prime mover shall be provided with either storage battery units or storage rack for each battery or battery unit.

Battery conductance testing shall not be permitted in lieu of the testing of specific gravity.

Transfer switches of the _____ branch are set to operate either automatically (but delayed) or automatically.

Self-acting equipment for transferring the connected load from one power source to another power source.

A manually operated device used in conjunction with an automatic transfer switch to provide a means of directly connecting load conductors to a power source and disconnecting the automatic transfer switch.

The purpose of _____ is to tie two or more EPSs together electrically for the purpose of producing additional current for circuits.

The _____ is self-acting equipment for transferring the connected load from one power source to another power source.

The purpose of _____ is to provide automatic disconnection of each transfer switch in the event of excessive current drain by the load downstream from the transfer switch.

When performing weekly inspections, ensure all transfer switches are locked and that the lights showing _____ power is available are illuminated.