If water or sediment is found in the BEAR Power Unit primary fuel water separators during inspection, what should personnel do?

When water or sediment is discovered in the BEAR Power Unit primary fuel water separators during inspection, the appropriate course of action is to remove all contaminants. This is crucial because the presence of water or sediment can significantly affect the performance and reliability of the fuel system. Contaminants can lead to issues such as fuel emulsification, clogging filters, and potentially damaging the engine, which can result in unscheduled downtime and costly repairs.

Taking immediate action to remove these contaminants ensures that the fuel remains clean and suitable for proper engine operation. It also helps prevent any adverse effects on generator performance or fuel system integrity in the future. Monitoring without removal does not address the underlying problem and may lead to negative consequences, while bleeding the fuel system and merely recording the contaminants do not remediate the immediate contamination issue.