Public Hall; Connecting a Diesel Generator to a 32A Plug

This procedure outlines the essential steps for safely connecting a diesel generator to a 32 A plug at the Yackandandah Public Hall. It is designed to ensure that the process is conducted efficiently and safely, minimizing any risk to personnel or equipment. Follow these guidelines to maintain operational integrity and safety.


  1. 1

    Verify Equipment Readiness

    Check that the battery is not isolated. The battery is located on the side of the generator away from the main panel.


  2. 2

    Position the Generator

    Position the generator near the generator connection point at the side of the public hall at an angle so that the exhaust points away from the foot traffic if possible.

  3. 3

    Connect the Power Cable

    Carefully connect the power cable to the 32 A industrial power socket and ensure it is also securely connected at the generator end. Ensure both connections are firm and secure to prevent any accidental disconnection

    Work to fit the cable at the same angle as the connection point and then rotate and clip on.
  4. 4

    Switch the MAINS SWITCH to off

    At this point. The hall is isolated from both the grid and the generator and you are safe to work on starting the generator up.

    You may still see lights on. The hall has a backup battery supply that we will be switching off in a later step.
  5. 5

    Start the Generator

    First, ensure that the safety stop is not active. Then press the manual mode button (denoted by a small hand icon 🤚) and subsequently press the start button ( denoted by a green square 🟩 ).


  6. 6

    Check Voltage Balance

    Once the generator is started, check that the voltages are balanced. Look for balanced on all three phases. At this point, there is no load on the generator as the switchboard hasn't been switched to generator mode yet.
  7. 7

    Switch off battery and solar

    ensure battery and solar breakers are off on the right panel. (Shown in ON position in image below)

  8. 8

    Turn Off the Mains Power Switch

    Go to the switchboard and turn off the mains power switch (Main Switch Grid) to ensure the generator can take over without interference.

  9. 9

    Power the Hall from the Generator

    Turn on the MAIN SWITCH to the generator supply so that power now flows from the generator to the hall.