The process starts with an on-site consultation. To insure we understand our customers needs, this on-site visit is crucial to the process for the following information:

• Electrical size of the home
• Heating and air conditioning needs
• Placement of generator
• Gas and Electrical requirement
• Size of generator

The installation process starts with the proper permitting for the project. Then, prepping the area where the commercial or residential standby generator will be located. A concrete slab will then be poured to meet manufacturers’ specifications including stub ups for all electrical connections.

Once your concrete has cured, the generator can be put into place. How we put it into place is determined by the size of your generator. A custom made delivery cart is used for most of the air-cooled generators and a crane for bigger liquid cooled generators.

Once the generator is in place, its’ the plumbers and excavators turn. We’ll hand dig all the trenches for the plumbing and electrical to the generator and install the piping. After an underground inspection, we make the connections from the generator to the natural gas source. If the job requires propane, we’ll provide the pressure and BTU requirements to your propane supplier, to aid them in making the connections to the generator.

Now it’s the electricians turn. We bolt the unit to the concrete slab. With the generator in place, it’s now time for our electrician to install all of the electrical needed for the generator to take over when the Utility power fails. The transfer switch will then be mounted on the wall and all conduits will be connected together. All electrical wires will be pulled through the conduit. At this time we’ll cut off all electricity to your home or business. Electricity will be off for about an hour. Once all electric connections are made, we’ll restore your power.

All connections are made at the generator and proper gas pressure will be set using a regulator. At this point we’ll hook up the battery. Once this is done, we are ready to start the generator.

We’ll perform a “start up” on your generator. A start up consists of making sure the generator is running at peak performance and testing for proper voltage and frequency. (Only a qualified technician should attempt this.)

When your generator is running properly, we’re ready to transfer load to the generator. We simulate an utility outage and let the generator start and take control of the load.  As a load is applied, we’ll continue to monitor the voltage and frequency as well as watch the amps that your home or business is pulling. Once the “start up” has been finished, we install the monitoring system that all us to stay up to date on the health of your generator. A proper monitoring system is key to having your generator ready for when you need it most. Finally, all warranty and registration paperwork will be filled out and sent to the manufacturer.

Now you are prepared for the next time Mother Nature strikes!

The time needed for installation will depend on many factors: the authorizations and permitting, the size of your generator and equipment, the number of engineers needed to install it, the inspectors’ schedules, and the weather.