Cell Tower Generator Preventive Maintenance SOP

Standard operating procedure for performing preventive maintenance on a cell tower generator, including fluid checks, battery inspection, auto-start verification, fuel polishing, and load testing.

Steps

• Verify site access and maintenance authorization
• Review the generator maintenance record and site-specific hazards
• Inspect the work area and control immediate hazards
• Confirm the generator is in the correct operating state for maintenance
• Verify auto-start and alarm response without interrupting service
• Inspect engine fluids and record levels
• Inspect battery condition and connections
• Inspect fuel system condition and determine whether fuel polishing is required
• Perform or schedule fuel polishing
• Run the load test at the approved test level
• Record findings, deviations, and non-conformance
• Escalate unresolved defects and close the work order