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EMERGENCY BACKUP POWER SYSTYEM PREDICTIVE MAINTENANCE

"Always Prepared, Always Reliable"

Tailored Maintenance Plans for Ultimate Reliability

At PowerSmith, we understand that predictive and preventive maintenance are the backbone of reliable emergency backup power systems. Whether your needs are weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual, our service plans are built to keep your system running flawlessly when it matters most.

We provide comprehensive, scheduled maintenance and documentation services to help you avoid costly downtime. Our team will come to your facility, assess your system, and craft a customized service quote to match your operational requirements and risk tolerance.

What’s Included in Our Predictive Maintenance Programs

Whether you're on a monthly or annual plan, every service includes critical inspections, cleaning, testing, and adjustments that maximize performance and reliability. Here’s a sample of what we check and maintain during a typical visit:

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🔧 Engine Lubrication System

  • Inspect for leaks

  • Change oil & filters (every 250 hours or annually)

🌬️ Engine Air Cleaners

  • Inspect, clean, or replace filters

  • Confirm proper airflow under load

⚡ Ignition System

  • Check ICM, spark plugs, coils, distributor

  • Record firing patterns and check for hotspots

🌀 Governor System

  • Check speed sensitivity & oil levels

  • Adjust as needed, with graphical stability tracking

❄️ Cooling System

  • Check coolant levels, hoses, belts

  • Inspect water pump, thermostats, and flow rates

🔋 Electrical System

  • Battery testing (load, impedance, hydrometer)

  • Inspect charger, alternator & cabling

⛽ Fuel System

  • Leak detection

  • Filter changes, carburetor adjustments

  • Fuel quality & water contamination checks

🌫️ Exhaust System

  • Leak and corrosion inspection

  • Check muffler, condensation traps, and airflow

⚙️ AC Generator

  • Inspect slip rings, commutators, rear bearing lubrication

  • Voltage balance and resistance testing

🧪 Miscellaneous

  • Test alarms, shutdowns, and timers

  • Inspect safety circuits & instrument panels

🔄 ATS (Automatic Transfer Switch)

  • Clean/lubricate

  • Thermographic scanning for hotspots

  • Test timers, relays, and contactors

🧰 Operational Testing

  • Run generator under load

  • Perform full transfer test, if requested

🧼 Clean-Up & Disposal

  • EPA-compliant removal of used fluids and materials

  • Final wipe-down and site cleanliness check

📊 Reporting & Customer Portal

Commercial clients receive:

  • Full digital reports with notes, graphs, and recommendations

  • Secure upload to your personal customer portal, available 24/7

Choose the Right Plan

  • Weekly:  Best for critical-use sites like hospitals and data centers.

  • Monthly:  Ideal for high-usage generators that need regular attention.

  • Quarterly:  Recommended for most commercial facilities and some liquid-cooled residential units.

  • Semi-Annual:  Great for balanced maintenance across the year.

  • Annual:  Perfect for low-use or air-cooled standby-only generators.

Why PowerSmith?

  • Proven track record of 100% uptime for PMA clients

  • Custom quotes tailored to your equipment and facility

  • Detailed inspections with clear digital documentation

  • Access to your own customer portal for reports and service history

Ready for a Quote?

📞 Call 214-888-8170 or Contact Us to schedule your free consultation.

POWERSMITH HAS NEVER HAD A PMA CUSTOMER LOOSE GENERATOR POWER WHEN THEY NEEDED IT MOST.

CAN YOUR CURRENT SERVICE PROVIDER EVER SAY THAT?

Helping you to be prepared- it’s what we do. We are PowerSmith, The Reliability Experts!

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