[util] EB Street Generator Test Notice

[Kimberly J. Austin]

TO:                              All Departments with space in Jacobsen Hall, Campus Activities Building, and Clark Hall

DATE:            November 2021

SUBJECT:      Generator Test: Jacobsen Hall, Clark Tower, and Campus Activities Bldg


The next monthly test is scheduled for Friday, November 19, 2021.

The test, although intended to simulate an actual power outage, has been modified to keep the disruption to  services at a minimum.  If an actual power outage occurs, the electrical circuits supported by the generator will be without power for 5 to 10 seconds with the exception of those areas which have their own uninterruptible power supplies.  Our recent experience suggests that a real power outage can be expected once a year.  If you have equipment, processes, etc. that cannot cope with a power outage of this duration, your department should consider installing uninterruptible power supplies (UPS's).


THE JACOBSEN HALL TEST PROCEDURES IS AS FOLLOWS:


1.                  The emergency generator will be started between 5:00 a.m. and 5:05 a.m., and will be used as the source for emergency power for approximately 30 minutes.


2.                  The emergency power will be switched back to normal between 5:30 a.m. and 5:35 a.m. when the generator turns off.


3.                  Emergency outlets (Red outlets) and emergency lights will blink when the test starts and again when it ends.






THE CLARK TOWER PROCEDURES IS AS FOLLOWS:


4.                  The emergency generator will be started between 6:00 a.m. and 6:05 a.m., and will be used as the source for emergency power for approximately 30 minutes.

2.         The emergency power will be switched back to normal between 6:30 a.m. and 6:35 a.m. when the generator turns off.


5.                  Emergency outlets (Red outlets) and emergency lights will blink when the test starts and again when it ends.


THE CAMPUS ACTIVITIES BLDG. TEST PROCEDURES IS AS FOLLOWS:


6.                  The emergency generator will be started between 6:45 a.m. and 6:50 a.m., and will be used as the source for emergency power for approximately 30 minutes.


7.                  The emergency power will be switched back to normal between 7:15 a.m. and 7:20 a.m. when the generator turns off.


8.                  Emergency outlets (Red outlets) and emergency lights will blink when the test starts and again when it ends.



If you have any questions or concerns regarding the test or the emergency power system, please feel free to contact Aaron Petty, Facilities Electrical Manager, Physical Plant at extension 47386.

Your continued cooperation in completing the code mandated emergency diesel generator test is greatly appreciated.

Thank you.


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