Generator services

Generator installations planned for safe site integration

From Centurion, EMPS Electrical Power Solutions (Pty) Ltd scopes generator installations for suitable residential, commercial and industrial sites in Gauteng. Selected KwaZulu-Natal projects can be reviewed on their own access, equipment, travel and commissioning requirements rather than treated as a standard rollout.

Survey the site before work starts

An installation review considers the generator location, delivery route, working clearance, foundation or support, ventilation, exhaust direction, fuel arrangements and proximity to the electrical connection point. Existing drawings, photographs and a site visit help identify interfaces that affect the quotation.

Coordinate electrical and control interfaces

The generator installation may need to align with the distribution board, changeover or ATS, protection, control cabling and earthing arrangements already present at the site. The final approach depends on the existing installation and the selected equipment, so compatibility is checked before connection.

Commissioning is more than starting the engine

Commissioning scope can include start and stop checks, output observations, control indications, automatic operation where applicable and a review of the handover information. Any planned load test or integration test should be scheduled with the site's responsible operator and safe access arrangements.

Keep service access in the design

A generator that cannot be reached safely is difficult to maintain. Access around service panels, room ventilation, fuel and exhaust inspection points, isolation controls and future fault-finding should be considered before the equipment position is finalised.

What to expect

Installation information for an initial site scope

Every site and generator is different. The final scope is confirmed after we understand the equipment, access conditions and work required.

  • Site address, access restrictions and delivery route
  • Generator make, model and capacity if equipment is already selected
  • Essential load list, single-line diagram or existing electrical information
  • Proposed location, foundation, room or enclosure details
  • Fuel, exhaust, ventilation and noise considerations
  • Whether ATS, manual changeover, synchronisation or load testing is required
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Service questions

Frequently asked questions

Can EMPS install a generator that was not purchased from EMPS?

An installation enquiry can be reviewed for customer-supplied or previously selected equipment, subject to compatibility, condition, documentation and site requirements. The installation scope is only confirmed after those points are assessed.

Is a site visit always required for a generator installation?

Not every initial enquiry needs an immediate visit, but a proper installation quotation may require measurements, photographs, drawings or an on-site assessment. The need depends on the equipment, electrical interfaces and complexity of the location.

Will the installation include an automatic changeover?

Automatic changeover can be included when the generator, ATS and existing electrical system are suitable. The arrangement must be assessed for compatibility and protection before EMPS confirms that part of the installation scope.

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