The testing requirements of NFPA 110 are addressed with special emphasis on load bank testing methods and practical applications.
Maintenance requirements are discussed in detail referencing such documents as NFPA 70B, Recommended Practice for Electrical Equipment Maintenance the IEEE 3007 Series Power Systems Maintenance, Operations, and Safety and, the NETA Maintenance Test Specifications. The course then moves addresses the various other components comprising most standby power systems: Transfer switches, stationary batteries and uninterruptible power supplies (UPS). Typical troubleshooting problems and maintenance is covered. Generator set operation including the engine, the generator and controls are explained. It starts with an introduction to the various applicable standards and electrical generation principles. The course addresses the installation, operation and maintenance requirements of standby generators, transfer switches, batteries and UPS Systems. This 2-day course is based on the requirements of NFPA 110, Standard for Emergency and Standby Power Systems.
