Guideliness for the 7.5KVA /15KVA /10KVA Generators supplied to Post Offices

The guidelines supplied by the Executive Engineer(Electrical), Mumbai are furnished here under for information and taking necessary action towards operation and maintenance of the Generators installed at your offices properly.

1. Check the diesel level in the tank. It should not be below the red line mark.
2. Check the lube oil level. It should not decrease below the red line.
3. Position of battery charging should be checked at regular intervals from the battery charger indication lamp. Also, check the power supply to battery charger.
4. Keep the change over switch in OFF position.
5. Load on the DG set shall not be more that 6KW for 7.5KVA/8KW for 10KVA/12W for 15KVA Genset respectively.
6. The nearby area of the Genset should remain clear so that fresh air may be available to DG set & the Exhaust may be thrown out.
7. Prior permission should be taken from this office towards purchase of oil for the Gensets.
8. LOG Book should be maintained for the consumption of the oil at your level.