Having a diesel generator as part of your business operations is crucial for many businesses
Diesel Generator Installation
Installing Standby Generators
From data centres and universities to hospitals and agricultural facilities, your backup generator set can be an essential form of power in the case of a mains outage or other electrical failure.
Having a power outage contingency plan in place can be the difference between a successful day of trading and having to shut down your entire operation due to no electricity. So, the first step might be thinking about how to choose the right generator for your business, but next you’ll need to plan how you’ll install any potential standby generators.
The User Flow
Equipment delivered
Upon delivery to your site, the generator will be carefully positioned into place using a hiab or crane. This precise handling ensures proper installation and functionality.
Connection
Our team of highly technical engineers connect your generator to your site, ensuring all electrical elements are installed to the highest standard.
Additional equipment
During the installation if you have ordered additional equipment, bespoke attenuation, or modified control panels, our team will also ensure this has been installed and connected to your generator, providing a turnkey solution for your site.
Testing & handover
Once your equipment has been installed, our engineers will run tests, including load bank testing and our commissioning processes to ensure that your generator is running and able to support your site. We then run a handover and training session for your new generator.
How to Install a Generator With Vital Power
At Vital Power we specialise in all things generator and power supply services, including expert generator installations for industry. That means we can advise on the right generators for you, help with service and maintenance, and provide a range of services. We offer installation and repair help across the UK – with nationwide operational hubs and a team of expert generator engineers available for support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
Initial Enquiry: It all begins with your initial enquiry. When you reach out to Vital Power, our team is ready to assist you in every way possible. Whether you need a backup power solution or a primary power source, our experts are here to help.
Arrange a Site Visit: Following your enquiry, we’ll schedule a site visit with one of our experienced generator experts. This crucial step allows us to get a better understanding of your specific needs and the unique characteristics of your location.
Assessment of Power Requirements: During the site visit, our team will carefully assess your power requirements. We’ll consider factors such as the size of your facility, the criticality of your power needs, and any specific industry standards or regulations that apply.
How to Install a Generator With Vital Power
Location and Connection Details: Identifying the optimal location for your generator is essential. Our experts will work with you to determine the best placement to ensure efficiency and safety. We’ll also assess the connection details to seamlessly integrate the generator into your power infrastructure.
Bespoke Solution: Based on the gathered information and your specific needs, Vital Power will provide you with a bespoke solution tailored to your site. This solution will not only meet your current power demands but also account for potential future requirements.
Generator Order and Delivery: Once you’re satisfied with the proposed solution, the generator will go into production. When ready, it will be delivered to your site, ensuring a smooth and timely process.
Professional Installation: Our team of highly skilled engineers will handle the installation of your generator. Their expertise guarantees that your generator is set up correctly and ready to perform reliably.
Commissioning: Before leaving the site, our engineers will perform commissioning tests to ensure that the generator is fully operational and ready to support your site whenever it’s needed. We take every precaution to ensure that everything is in perfect working order.
Aftersales Service and Maintenance: Vital Power doesn’t stop at installation. We offer comprehensive aftersales service and maintenance plans to keep your generator running at peak performance. Regular servicing and proactive maintenance help prevent issues and minimise downtime, ensuring your peace of mind.
Why choose Vital Power for generator installation?
Vital Power is a nationwide leading provider of critical power, generator and Uninterruptible Power Supply services. We offer a true round-the-clock service, with 24/7 service across Britain from our nationwide operational hubs.
Every member of our team has years of experience in the power industry and can help with every element of your generator installation – from design and commissioning through to de-commissioning and maintenance.
At Vital Power we offer a range of critical power services for businesses up and down the country. Our full range of end-to-end generator services include:
- Generator design and custom built generators
- Generator servicing and maintenance
- Load bank testing for generators and UPS
- Generator refuelling
- Testing
- Ongoing maintenance and repairs
- End-of-life de-commissioning
How do diesel generators work?
Before you start the actual process of planning your generator installation, there are a few important decisions that need to be considered. These include plans as to how beneficial the backup power option for your business will be, how you can ensure the safety of your workers who will be operating around it, and what processes you’ll have in place.
At Vital Power our team of generator experts can help you plan every eventuality and provide industry-leading expertise to help. Once you’ve got your fuel system decided, you’ll need to plan out how and where it will be installed on your premises.
These are some of the factors to consider ahead of generator installations…
WHERE TO INSTALL A GENERATOR
There are a number of options available to you in terms of where you’ll place your generator. For businesses considering having multiple generators installed, exterior spaces are usually best. You’ll need to think about the amount of space you have available, as well as where the best location for integrating with your power system.
Should you opt for indoors, you will need to think about ensuring there’s plenty of quality ventilation. Generators, naturally, can get hot – so for safety and security you need to make sure there’s plenty of space all around the generator’s vents.
Should you choose the outdoors for locating your generator, there are other considerations to make too. For example, there will be a need to plan for protection from the elements – keeping your generator free from adverse weather conditions like storms, rain, snow and sleet. You’ll also need to think about security and protecting elements like the transfer switch or generator control system.
WHAT PERMITS DO I NEED FOR A GENERATOR?
As well as purchasing from an approved provider like Vital Power, there are a few other bits of admin you need to take care of when installing a generator at your business. A permit must be obtained before installing – a generator permit or generator licence is typically offered by either your local council, or an insurance provider. This is a legal requirement, and as such, cannot be overlooked.
The team at Vital Power can help advise you on getting the correct generator documentation, in addition to showing you the best and safest options for your business from our range of leading manufacturers.
USING CONCRETE PADS FOR GENERATORS
Having a concrete pad for your generator is essential. This is a vital step in ensuring that your company’s establishment is primed for your diesel generator installation. A concrete pad not only helps your generator set – a valuable investment for any business – stay safe and remain in good condition. It also protects the welfare of your employees and any contractors who may help service your generator. The concrete pad safeguards your unit against the threat of standing water, which can cause considerable damage to electrically-powered appliances. It will also keep it anchored in place for years to come.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT LOCATION FOR YOUR GENERATOR INSTALLATION
It’s important to note that diesel generators require regular service and maintenance, as well as refuelling. Our generator installation service engineers will need to access all parts of the generator, so ensuring the set is installed in a good position is vital to its future health.
All Vital Power generators housed outdoors come with a weatherproof canopy as standard. These canopies contain service doors which allow for easy access to all parts of the generator to be serviced. Ensuring that these doors are easily accessibility for our engineers is crucial.
Not to worry though, our team handle all aspects of the installation project. From the initial consultation on site, to installation and commissioning, to future service & maintenance works, we’ve got you covered.
As part of our generator sales service, our team can help advise on placement, size and more.
What Our Customers Are Saying
"Your engineer was absolutely brilliant - he got the generator working again really quickly and so I have power; he was also really professional and a real asset to your company. I would recommend your company in a heartbeat. Thank you all for helping me out in a time of need. I'm very grateful."
Site Manager
"I would like to say that your company is very customer driven. To offer a service outside your normal scope to fulfil a market need is exceptional and professional. When our new generator requires a service, I will contact Vital Power again"
Maintenance Manager
"I wanted to say a big thank you for the way my generator was installed by one of your engineers. It was done extremely professional and quickly. The engineer projected a tremendous sense of enthusiasm and confidence – and his small-talk is also most interesting to hear. I was left in awe of his complete understanding of the installation requirements. He even management to iron out a difference on the auto start that the manufacturer did not tell him about. A very clean and good working in all respects, he is a tribute to your company"
Site Manager
"Everyone at Vital Power is very professional. I was really impressed with Managing Director, he worked very hard to make sure we were happy and got everything right. The engineers were superb and extremely professional when they came to inspect our cabling requirements. We couldn't be happier with the result and I couldn't fault the work at all. We're really pleased."
Site Manager (BituChem)
"Very happy with the engineer that was on site yesterday to get involved with the power switchover. All went successfully and brilliant result! Thank you."
Maintenance Manager
"Credit to Warren, he's been absolutely unbelievable. To get the generator working in the time that he has is amazing. Great work and thanks again."
Contracts Manager
"I have just received a phone call from the client in regards to the engineer’s visit yesterday. They were very impressed by him, so much so they are thinking of switching all other generators they have over to you. It’s so good to get positive feedback, thanks again for your help"
Contracts Manager
"Your engineers are great, they are keen to help and work proactively to get things done. We were also seriously impressed with Phill Walters getting an emergency hire set to us in just 2-hours from the initial phone call!"
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