Installation manual

11. Examples of good hydro system installations

Taking care in planning and installation, completing all commissioning tests, and observing

and documenting correct operation are all the responsibility of the installer. Pictures of

various installs follow, in the hope that these assist you in doing a quality job.

11.1. Good installations

This turbine install includes:

 Pressure gauge

 Good solid mounting platform

 Good water exhaust system

 Clean and tidy install

 Good all round access for servicing

Note the following in this Outback prewired inverter

system:

 Dry and insect/pest free install location

 Clean and tidy

 Smoke alarm

 Dry powder fire extinguisher

 Meter for permanent record of kWhrs AC supplied

 DC hydro off breaker (left white box)

 Clear labels

Features of this 48 V DC battery room include:

 Well vented, clean and tidy, lockable

 Battery retention strap (earthquake restraint)

 Distilled battery top up water on hand

 Dry powder fire extinguisher

 Emergency eye wash

 Tool box with goggles, gloves and apron

 Smoke alarm

 All battery terminals covered to prevent corrosion and

drop hazards

 Safety emergency signs and log book

 Main DC disconnection point and fuse

In this grid tied system note the:

 Tidy installation

 Installer identification label

 Clear labels