Electric Power Generation
Installation and maintenance
LSA 52.3 / LSA 53.2 / LSA 54.2
Industrial Range Alternators
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5.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE PROGRAMME
5.1.0 General information
The purpose of the general preventive maintenance programme below is to assist in establishing the installation-specific
maintenance programme. Suggestions and recommendations should be followed as closely as possible to keep the machine
efficient so as not reduce its service-life.
The maintenance operations are detailed in the chapters dedicated to the topics concerned.
The time required for the operations is indicated for information purposes only.
Major overhaul 40000 Or 5-7 years depending on on-site conditions 4 weeks
5.1.1 Stator
Winding temperature 24 Daily operation, (without generator set). Refer to chapter
2.1.3.2
4 hrs
Polarisation index 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.8.2
Bolt tightening 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.6 2 hrs
Winding visual inspection 8000 (*1) Refer to 5.8 1 hr
Stator RTD function 8000 (*1) Refer to 2.1.3.2
Cleaning air inlet and outlet 1000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.5
(*1): or once a year, whichever comes first
5.1.2 Rotor
Insulation 8000 (*1) Refer to 5.8
0.5 hr
Polarisation index 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.8.2
Winding visual inspection 8000 (*1) Refer to 5.8
Cleaning diodes 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.9
0.5 hr Diodes and varistor check 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.9
Diode tightening 8000 (*1) Refer to chapter 5.6.4
(*1): or once a year, whichever comes first
5.1.3 Terminal box
Cleaning 8000 (*1) 0.5 hr
Regulator assembly & supports 8000 (*1) Applicable if mounted in the terminal box
(*1) Refer to chapter 5.6.3