[util] 550 Harrison Generator Test Notice

[Jason Tarantino]

TO:                 All Departments with Space in 550
DATE:             Harrison May 2026
SUBJECT:     Generator Test: 550 Harrison
Generator testing for 550 Harrison is scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, as follows:
THE 550 HARRISON TEST PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
•              The emergency generator will start between 5:00AM and 5:05AM and will be used as the source for emergency power for approximately 30 minutes.
•              The emergency power will be switched back to normal between 5:30AM and 5:35AM when the generator turns off.
•              Emergency (red) outlets and emergency lights will blink when the test starts and again when it ends.
The test, although intended to simulate an actual power outage, has been modified to keep the disruption to hospital 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 except for 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).
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the test or the emergency power system, please feel free to contact Marc Dingle, Electrical Facilities Manager, at 315-
464-8923 or 680-323-1819
Your continued cooperation in completing the code mandated emergency diesel generator test is greatly appreciated.
Revised 3-23-21



Best regards,

Jason Tarantino
Administrative Assistant Trainee 2
Physical Plant – Maintenance Operations Center
Upstate Medical University
Room 1806
📞 315-464-4230

Tough times don’t last, but tough people do.
— Robert H. Schuller

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