Normally, the generator should run without load once a week to once a month. Loaded tests should be performed monthly or quarterly.
For exact information on using generators and ensuring optimal performance when you need them most, follow the generator set manufacturer’s recommendations. According to the purpose of the generator, local requirements and some special requirements, the generator should be exercise regularly for maintenance. This requirement is because there are two types of generator operation: no load operation and load operation. Running with a load is what prepares a generator, as well as other components necessary for using the generator for power generation, for an emergency situation. Exercising your generator under a load for a significant amount of time also prevents wet stacking and moisture buildup.
The generator’s exercise cycle can be automatically executed by a timer to ensure that the generator is tested regularly. Whether you rely on automation or manual operation of the generator, it should be done under supervision. In this way, if a problem is found, it can be remedied by technicians or generator experts as soon as possible to ensure that you and your business are protected in the event of a real power failure.
If your generator runs in a place with insufficient power, you will rely more on the generator set. There is no need to periodically execute generator sets that extend the power generation time. In this case, it is more necessary to check the generator set from time to time to ensure that it is in a good ready-to-run state.