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Installation after-sales service

When buying equipment for remote mines, after-sales and spare parts must be planned in advance.

What mines are really worried about is sudden shutdown of equipment after it is put into operation, power outage to key loads, unavailability of spare parts, and out-of-control maintenance costs. In remote mining areas, once there is no one to judge first and coordinate spare parts, a small alarm may turn into a high-cost visit and long downtime.

Houhan Comparative Advantages

Houhan’s after-sales advantages: professional engineer team + localized service + local spare parts warehouse

What mines are really worried about is sudden shutdown of equipment after it is put into operation, power outage to key loads, unavailability of spare parts, and out-of-control maintenance costs. In remote mining areas, once there is no one to judge first and coordinate spare parts, a small alarm may turn into a high-cost visit and long downtime.

If you only rely on local big brand dealers

Door-to-door costs are easily high
Remote mining areas require people to go to on-site inspections. After the transportation, labor, accommodation and diagnostic expenses are added up, an on-site inspection may cost thousands of dollars.
Small problems can cost a lot of money
For some alarm, parameter or maintenance problems, engineers can judge whether more complex on-site maintenance is really needed after conducting basic inspections.
Insufficient system coordination capabilities
Dealers usually focus on a single brand of equipment and maintenance services, and it is difficult to plan generator sets, ATS, parallel machines, power distribution, fuel and spare parts as a complete mine power supply system.

If you only buy equipment from pure foreign trade channels

The device has no after-sales support
Many pure foreign trade suppliers mainly complete inquiry, shipment and spare parts. After the equipment arrives at the mining area, it is often difficult to ensure continuous installation and access, debugging and operation, fault diagnosis and maintenance support.
No power supply system capability
Pure foreign trade channels usually only quote quotations for a single piece of equipment, and it is difficult to incorporate ATS, parallel machines, low-voltage power distribution, fuel systems, spare parts inventory and subsequent maintenance into a complete mine power supply system.
Spare parts response cycle is uncertain
If the equipment encounters problems with the controller, AVR, electrical parts, filter element, belt or starting system after the equipment is running, customers often have to reconfirm the model, find replacement parts and wait for cross-border supply.

Houhan’s advantages: local after-sales quality, fast and cost-effective

Local after-sales quality
Engineer Houhan first contacted the site and determined the direction of the problem based on the working conditions of the mining area, equipment operating status and fault information.
responds faster
Use photos, videos, fault codes and operating data to conduct troubleshooting first. When on-site service is needed, personnel, spare parts and schedules can be arranged more efficiently.
Overall more economical
Reduce unnecessary door-to-door costs, wrong selection of spare parts, waiting time and downtime losses, making the subsequent operation of the mine power supply system more controllable.

Frequently asked questions from customers

Before purchasing mining power supply equipment, it is recommended that you ask these after-sales questions clearly.

We list the issues that are most easily overlooked by mining customers. Understanding these issues in advance can often reduce the risk of downtime later than simply comparing equipment prices.

01

As long as there is a warranty period, is it enough?

The warranty period is of course important, but for mines, what is more important is who will take over first when a problem occurs, who will confirm the spare parts, and how the on-site service fees will be calculated.

02

If we only look at the equipment price, what after-sales costs will be missed?

In addition to the equipment price, the diagnostic method, on-site service fees, transportation and accommodation costs, spare parts model confirmation, procurement cycle and remote technical support must also be confirmed in advance. If these are not clearly stated after the equipment arrives at the mining site, the risk of subsequent downtime and communication costs will increase.

03

Is it enough to include a batch of key spare parts with the goods?

is usually not enough. After long-term operation, you may need different spare parts such as filters, belts, sensors, controllers, AVRs, electrical parts, and starting systems. One-off spare parts packages can only solve some of the early problems.

04

Are local after-sales resources definitely more worry-free?

Local service capabilities are of course important, but the cost of visiting remote mining areas may also be high. It is recommended that you understand the diagnosis fee, transportation fee, working time fee, accommodation fee and spare parts price before purchasing.

05

When there is a problem with the operation of the equipment, do we have to send a large number of people to the site immediately?

Not necessarily. For many alarms, parameter abnormalities, wiring questions and maintenance issues, local engineers can first review fault codes, controller photos, operating hours, on-site videos and load conditions with the site.

06

What problems can local engineers solve?

Local engineers can first assist with basic inspections, fault information collection, installation and maintenance troubleshooting, spare parts replacement coordination, and on-site connection when on-site service is required.

07

Under what circumstances is further on-site service required?

If severe mechanical damage, complex electrical inspections, control system debugging, paralleling or ATS issues, installation errors or safety risks are involved, a more complete on-site service will need to be arranged.

08

How can on-site service costs be more controllable?

It is recommended that local engineers help determine the scope of the problem first, and then decide how to arrange personnel, tools and spare parts. When it is really necessary to visit the site, prepare fault information, spare parts and on-site cooperating personnel in advance to reduce ineffective waiting.

09

What information should I prepare when reporting for repair?

It is recommended to prepare equipment nameplate, controller alarm code, operating hours, latest maintenance time, load list, on-site video, wiring photos, oil circuit photos, voltage frequency data and fault occurrence time.

10

Why do we still need to ask about the location of the mining area, roads and rainy season after sales?

Because these will directly affect the arrival time, transportation costs and spare parts transportation. After-sales service in remote mining areas should not only focus on equipment, but also on site accessibility.

11

Will installation problems also affect after-sales service?

Yes. Poor grounding, insufficient exhaust, unreasonable oil circuits, insufficient cable specifications, and incorrect ATS wiring may become faults after operation, so it is worth checking carefully during the installation stage.

12

How to determine whether the other party can continue to support the operation of the device?

See if the other party is willing to plan installation, spare parts, fault response, service fees, operating records and long-term maintenance together. If you only talk about price and delivery time, the risk will be higher after the equipment is put into operation.

After-sales service content

Services will not end after the equipment is delivered

We write down the installation and debugging, remote diagnosis, spare parts confirmation, on-site service and cost boundaries into a list. After the equipment is put into operation, we will judge, coordinate and record according to the same set of processes.

Installation and debugging cooperationRemote diagnosis and inspectionSpare parts confirmationField service coordination
Policy Project Support provided by Houhan Customer on-site cooperation Output results
01 Installation and debugging cooperation

Provides equipment list, installation checklist, wiring and grounding requirements, oil line and exhaust considerations, controller instructions, maintenance intervals and recommended spare parts list.

Photos of site preparation basics, hoisting conditions, cables, grounding, ventilation and smoke exhaust, fuel lines, low-voltage power distribution, ATS or parallel interface.

Form installation inspection records, debugging precautions and a list of problems that need rectification to reduce repeated communication after the equipment arrives on site.

02 Remote intelligent inspection service

For units that have remote monitoring conditions or can regularly submit operating data, track operating hours, alarm records, voltage frequency, load factor, oil pressure, water temperature, and maintenance intervals.

Keep controller data, operation records, inspection photos, maintenance records and network communication conditions available; when there is no remote module, operation screenshots and on-site photos can be submitted periodically.

Form inspection records, abnormal reminders, maintenance suggestions and spare parts supplement suggestions to expose some failure risks in advance.

03 Run fault remote diagnosis

Engineers first determine the processing direction based on alarm codes, controller photos, on-site videos, voltage frequency, load changes, operating hours and maintenance records.

Provide equipment nameplate, fault occurrence time, alarm code, latest maintenance time, on-site video, wiring photos, oil circuit photos and load list.

Provides fault diagnosis direction, temporary processing suggestions, whether shutdown inspection is needed, and whether on-site service needs to be arranged.

04 Production support technical support

First determine whether the fault affects crushing, drainage, ventilation, communications, lighting or camp power supply, and assist in adjusting load switching, off-peak starting and temporary operating sequences if necessary.

Describe the current production status, the equipment that is running, the links that must continue to be powered, the loads that can be put into operation temporarily, and the scope of operations that the on-site electrician can perform.

Formulate suggestions for production support and electricity consumption, temporary operation plans and follow-up investigation sequences to help mining areas stabilize important links such as drainage, crushing and camps.

05 Spare part model confirmation

Assist in checking spare parts models and alternatives such as filters, belts, sensors, controllers, AVRs, electrical parts, starting systems, circuit breakers, chargers, etc.

Provide unit model, engine nameplate, generator nameplate, controller model, photos of damaged parts, photos of spare parts in stock and hours of use.

Form a spare parts list, recommended inventory, replacement parts description and procurement cycle judgment to reduce the risk of buying the wrong spare parts and waiting for downtime.

06 Field service coordination

When remote judgment cannot eliminate the problem, or it involves serious mechanical failure, complex electrical inspection, ATS, parallel machine, and installation safety risks, assist in arranging local engineers and spare parts.

Provide the location of the mining area, road conditions, rainy season impacts, entry safety requirements, on-site contacts, available electricians and shutdown windows.

Confirm the on-site service plan, personnel arrangements, spare parts and tools to be carried, estimated time and service fee range.

07 Warranty and cost boundaries

Assist in determining the warranty scope, paid services and spare parts costs based on the contract, factory documents, equipment status, operation records, maintenance status and failure causes.

Provide procurement contracts or delivery documents, operating records, maintenance records, operation conditions before and after failure, and whether there are modification, overloading or installation problems.

Form a description of processing responsibilities, cost basis and subsequent quotation basis, so that procurement, site and management know the cost structure in advance.

  • The warranty scope, spare parts prices and on-site service fees are subject to the contract, factory documents and actual fault judgment.
  • When it comes to electrical safety, fuel systems and mechanical disassembly and inspection, on-site operations should be performed by qualified personnel.
We promise: from the arrival of the equipment to stable operation, Houhan engineers will continue to follow up.

Generator daily maintenance guide

We have compiled a daily maintenance guide for mining sites

After the generator is delivered, we have compiled it into a reference maintenance guide for you, including how to inspect the site every day, how to maintain it according to operating hours, what information to record after the alarm, what information to prepare when reporting for repair, and which spare parts are recommended to be left in the mining area in advance. On-site electricians, equipment managers and purchasing personnel can all use this list for daily management.

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