05000335/LER-1980-055-03, /03L-0:on 800903,during Normal Operation,Diesel Generator a Failed to Pick Up Load During Test & Later Overheated.Caused by Operator Error & Leaking Relief Valve. Operator Reinstructed in Procedure & Valve Replaced

/03L-0:on 800903,during Normal Operation,Diesel Generator a Failed to Pick Up Load During Test & Later Overheated.Caused by Operator Error & Leaking Relief Valve. Operator Reinstructed in Procedure & Valve Replaced

ML17266A275
Person / Time
Site:	Saint Lucie
Issue date:	10/02/1980
From:	Pace P FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT CO.
To:	NRC OFFICE OF INSPECTION & ENFORCEMENT (IE REGION II)
Shared Package
ML17209A218	List: 05000335/LER-1980-055, Forwards LER 80-055/03L-0 05000335/LER-1980-055-03, /03L-0:on 800903,during Normal Operation,Diesel Generator a Failed to Pick Up Load During Test & Later Overheated.Caused by Operator Error & Leaking Relief Valve. Operator Reinstructed in Procedure & Valve Replaced
References
LER-80-055-03L, LER-80-55-3L, NUDOCS 8010100317
Download: ML17266A275 (1)

LER-1980-055, /03L-0:on 800903,during Normal Operation,Diesel Generator a Failed to Pick Up Load During Test & Later Overheated.Caused by Operator Error & Leaking Relief Valve. Operator Reinstructed in Procedure & Valve Replaced

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