MAINTENANCE.

Maintenance is One Key to Reliability.

At ELECTRONIL, We know that every business is different, with different challenges and operational requirements. So, we build flexibility into our first-class operation and maintenance support by custom-designing our contract packages to meet your specific needs. We create our contracts by bundling together different service options exactly as you want. Cover can range from something as simple as parts only to full operational support over a variety of time periods. Whatever your operation and maintenance needs, we build our solutions around you.

What are Preventive Maintenance Contracts?

When it comes to diesel generators, there is one absolute fact – they get dirty. Between oil changes, leaks, accumulation of dirt and debris in and around the generator over time – it’s important to clean the generator regularly. The importance of keeping the generator clean is to provide time to inspect the generator and surrounding area.

• General inspection
• Lubrication service
• Cooling system service
• Fuel system service
• Servicing and testing starting batteries
• Regular engine exercise

These operations are carried by ELECTRONIL trained technicians using genuine parts to make sure that your equipment runs as per the manufacturer recommended guidelines to ensure maximum durability and performance.

Why you should choose ELECTRONIL Preventive Maintenance Contracts?

Engines operate under extreme heat, pressure, dust, sand, and airborne contaminants. To maintain reliability and performance, a preventive (scheduled) service approach is essential.

Uninterrupted performance is critical to your business, protecting you from costly downtime. With ELECTRONIL, you gain dependable support to keep your equipment running at peak efficiency. Our contracts are flexible and tailored to your needs, offering cost-effective, fixed-price solutions with exceptional service value.

Our Preventive Maintenance Contracts include:

• On-site service through our fleet of mobile vans, staffed by fully trained technicians equipped with the latest diagnostic and electronic tools.
• Flexible contracts (short or long term) covering parts, labor, and consumables — suitable for all equipment types, power providers, as well as commercial and residential customers.
• Scheduled and unscheduled maintenance programs designed to reduce risk and ensure uptime.
• 24/7 service support including around-the-clock response to customer needs.
• Product improvement programs to keep your systems updated and efficient.

With ELECTRONIL Preventive Maintenance Contracts, you avoid the pitfalls of unplanned maintenance — such as lost production, higher costs for urgent parts and shipping, and wasted time troubleshooting breakdowns. Studies show that unplanned maintenance costs three to nine times more than planned maintenance.

What Do ELECTRONIL Preventive Maintenance Contracts Cover?

ELECTRONIL Preventive Maintenance Contracts are designed to reduce operating costs and keep your engines running with minimal downtime. We follow a structured service plan that fits your operational needs, offered under four flexible tiers: Standard, Extra, Premium, and Premium Plus.

Service Scope			ELECTROCARE Service Plans
			Standard	Extra	Premium	Premium Plus
PLAN FREQUENCY (Service Interval)			Annual	Biannual	Quarterly	Monthly
Routine inspection and report (see details below)
	Engine Section
		Air filter inspect and advise	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Oil, coolant and fuel level check and advise	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Intake and exhaust system check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Fuel, coolant and oil pipe work check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Alternator-belt, Drive-belt, and Fan-belt condition check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Battery voltage drop check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Static battery charge check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Functional control panel test offload	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Radiator matrix check and advise	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
	Generator Section
		AVR check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		AVR performance check offload	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
		Condition of load cabling check	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Critical functions monitored (see details below)
	Control Section
		Alarm history/event log check (dependent on control system)	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Circuit breaker inspect and check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Switches, Fuses and MCB check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Indication lamps & sounder function check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Relays and bases check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Timing devices check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Control wiring inspection check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Engine protection check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
	Ancillaries Check
		Block heater check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Battery charger check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
		Louvres and fans check	Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Diagnostic analysis and recommendation reports			Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
All work undertaken by highly trained and equipped technicians			Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transport and travel expenses included on scheduled visits			Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Scheduled maintenance visits to meet your service requirements			Optional	Standard	Standard	Standard
Out of hours call out facility			Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard
Oil and filter change to meet your needs			Optional	Optional	Standard	Standard

For further information on Preventive Maintenance and benefits, please contact us.

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Like cars, trucks, or any other piece of motorized equipment, generators also need to be regularly maintained & serviced to run efficiently. Power outages can occur at any time and for any reason. Businesses that rely on backup generators should make sure that their generator is ready to provide power to keep operations running smoothly.

While many people think that servicing a generator should happen when something goes wrong, but there are simple steps that can be taken to help keep the generator in running shape or identify potential problems before any major service may be required.

Cleanliness is Key.

When it comes to diesel generators, there is one absolute fact – they get dirty. Between oil changes, leaks, accumulation of dirt and debris in and around the generator over time – it’s important to clean the generator regularly. The importance of keeping the generator clean is to provide time to inspect the generator and surrounding area.

When inspecting the generator, you can identify whether there is anything that does not belong inside the generator or if an object is near the generator that may be out of place. For example, you could check for any animals living there like mice, snakes, or insects that could potentially get inside the generator and cause damage such as chewing up wiring. You can also identify any leaks that may not have been there before. After completing service, you can make a note to monitor the generator weekly to ensure no new or existing leaks are occurring. Keeping the generator is a good starting point when it comes to generator maintenance.

Visual Inspection.

The next step would be visual inspection. When you open the generator enclosure, look at all the moving parts of the generator. Make sure you look at the electrical panels and the surrounding area to ensure there is nothing out of place, such as tools or trash that may have been left behind during service. Ensure that the radiator can move air freely, inspect for any leaks or puddles, and check the control panel to make sure there are no alarms showing up. Check fuel levels and oil levels to gauge whether the generator needs service or ready to go.

Batteries.

Batteries are important to keep maintained, as generators have starters, the control panel, block heater, and any additional internal electrical component. Batteries that are not sufficiently charged or reading low voltage is one of the top reasons why generators may fail to start. This is why it’s important to make sure your battery is always charged via a battery charger or if one is not installed with the generator, then disconnect the negative and positive connections from the battery when the generator is not in use.

Depending on generator installation location, such as areas that experience cold weather, it’s always a good idea to have extra batteries on hand in case you need to swap them out with any dead batteries.

Common Alarms.

Common alarms are generally set within the control panel and can reflect any potential issues the generator may be experiencing. It’s recommended that you do not attempt start a generator if there are any alarms being shown on the control panel display. Some common alarms may be low fuel, low coolant levels, low coolant temperature, communication alarms, or overspeed/under speed alarms that can prevent the generator from starting. Always make sure that the alarm log is clear before attempting to start a generator to ensure that the system detects no issues and there are no current or previous alarms that will cause issues with the generator starting or running.

Generators Need Exercise Too.

It’s typically recommended that you run your generator at least once a week for 10 – 15 minutes. More than likely if you have a generator connected to your facility, it’s most likely programmed to run on the weekends or overnight. Exercising your generator helps cycle the fluids throughout the generator, the engine, and the radiator to ensure that all parts are working correctly and can reveal if there are any alarms or items that need to be addressed.

Major Service.

Just like with cars, generators also require maintenance known as major service. When we handle major service on a generator, we usually recommend conducting an onload test or a load bank test for about 1 to 2 hours once every 3 months. An onload test or a load bank test helps exercise the generator and gets the generator oil & engine up to temperature, as well as gets any other fluids circulating such as coolant.

Typically, any problems that would arise with a generator arise during an onload test or a load bank test when the generator is pushing power and being used versus if the generator were running without an onload test or a load bank connected.

Service every 150 – 200 hours or so (every 6 months in standby applications), onload test or a load banks every 3 months or so, but more both service & onload test or a load bank testing should be conducted more often for critical applications.

Maintain a Logbook.

Every time the generator undergoes service or maintenance, it’s good to keep track of what was done. Whether you’re adding coolant, adding oil, if a leak is detected, a logbook can help provide a service history of the generator and if the generator requires any service, the logbook can help provide insight on what was done or not done and what may be needed in order to address any problems that may arise with the generator.

Maintaining your generator is vital for the operation of the generation for when you really need power. Taking these steps can help you gauge the status of your generator and provide a good indication on a weekly to monthly basis to its overall condition. If you’re not sure about whether or not your generator is properly serviced or don’t have time or the experience to perform maintenance, be sure to set up a service contract with a service company that can come out to your facility to perform regular service & maintenance checkups.

If you have any additional questions or are looking for more information about preparing your backup generator for any power outage, feel free to reach out to us at ELECTRONIL POWER SOLUTIONS.

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