Generator Training
National Power Corporation is proud to offer Generac factory authorized service training. Our training center is located at our headquarters in Raleigh, NC, and offers both classroom and hands-on training.
For more information email Jamie Dalton, jamie.dalton@natpow.com.
Class Schedule:
Download the 2012 Class Schedule (pdf)
Download the Course Passing Requirements For All Courses (pdf)
Download the Commercial 1 Training Registration Form (pdf)
Download the Commercial 2 Training Registration Form (pdf)
Download the Air Cooled 2 Training Registration Form (pdf)
Download the Commercial Update Registration Form (pdf)
Air Cooled 2 Training
Cost: $550.00 per student
Duration: Two-Day Class
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Nightly homework and exercises.
Curriculum:
- Basic Electricity
- Engine and Generator Controls, Fuel Systems, Maintenance, Basic Installation Guidelines
- Hands-on Trouble-Shooting and Operation
- Transfer Switches
- Installation and Application Information
- Trouble-Shooting Information
- Use of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams
Download the Air Cooled Course Syllabus.
Commercial 1 Training
Cost: $650.00 per student
Duration: Three-Day Class
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – noon Friday
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Air-Cooled Training Course
No laptop required.
Curriculum:
- Electrical & Generator Theory
- Voltage Regulation
- Fuel & Ignition System Fundaments
- RTS and Nexus Smart Switch Transfer Switch Fundamental
- Nexus Control Panels
- Operation, Maintenance, Basic Install Guidelines
- Hands-on Operation & Troubleshooting
- Use of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams
- Brief Review of R-Panel Controls
Please Note: H-Panel Controller is not Covered in this Training Course
Commercial 2 Training
Cost: $825.00 per student
Duration: Five-Day Class
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Mon – Thursday; 8:00 a.m. – noon Friday
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Air-Cooled Training Course
Laptop required.
Curriculum:
- Electrical & Generator Theory
- Fuel System – Natural Gas, Liquid Propane – Vapor / Liquid
- Ignition Systems
- Transfer Switch Fundamentals – HTS, GTS Style and Associated Controls
- Remote Annunciators / Remote Relay Panel / HUIO Modules
- GenLink DCP Fundamentals *see course prerequisite
- Hands-on Adjustments and Calibrations and Troubleshooting:
- Generator Controllers - H Control Panels, Nexus Control Panels
- Transfer Switch Controllers – GTS & HTS Control Switches
- Maintenance – Time Frames, Parts, Contracts
- Start-Up Inspection and Forms – Perform a “walk through” start-up and fill out the appropriate forms
- Installation:
- Placement – Distance, Safety, Noise, Etc.
- Fuel – Proper Volume, Pressure, Piping, Etc.
- Wiring – Control, Output, Remote Panels, Battery Charger, Block Heater, Options
- Sizing:
- Non-Linear Loads – The effects of non-linear loads and how to size the unit accordingly
- Motor Loads – The effects of “motor starting”, “locked rotor amps”, “SKVA” and how to size the unit to deal with this
- Warranty – Policies & Procedures, how to properly fill out a claim, what needs a control number?
- Parts – How to use GENservice Web Access, where to get your parts, Scheduled Maintenance Kits
- Use of Schematics & Wiring Diagrams
Commercial Update Training
Cost: $700.00 per student
Duration: Three-Day Class
Course Prerequisite:
Satisfactory completion of Generac’s Commercial II Training course within the past two years is required. It is recommended that you be very familiar and experienced with current product to take this update.
Laptop Required – with latest version of GenLink DCP installed, Serial Cable (PN0F7707) required with Serial/USB adapter if required for your laptop. If you have already received the Level 1 service Dongle please bring it with you to class.
Nightly homework and exercises
Curriculum:
- New Product Updates
- Hands-on Training
- Reviews of Air-Cooled, Commercial I & II
