Installation manual

 The client has read manuals, viewed online videos and read installation examples before

starting on this project.

 We advise engaging an experienced/qualified installer who has good electrical,

mechanical and plumbing skills.

Flooding risks:

 On the upstream side the limit is normally the intake screen (trashrack and the rack

cleaning machine - if installed).

 On the downstream side the limit is normally the flooding height that can engulf

equipment.

Where water flows are irregular and in situations where this hydro plant supports solar PV

generation the client needs to supply:

 A flow duration curve with an indication of the limiting flows (guaranteed water

supply, irrigation, drinking-water).

 Information about their solar PV generation and water flows that exist when sunlight

hours are low.

 Specify the extreme water-levels at the intake and at the tail-race in meters.

 Specify the power needed at the site in Watts 24/7 or kWhrs/day.

 Common MDPE and PVC pipe sizes available locally.

The efficiency and the number of turbines required are determined by the Advanced

Calculation tool: http://www.powerspout.com/calculators/

You must submit this data when you place your order for a PowerSpout turbine.

The client must state:

 For direct battery connection the battery voltage 12/24/36/48 etc.

 For MPPT units to batteries the model, make and voltage range of the unit (max and

min).

 For grid connected units the model, make and voltage range of the inverter (max and

min).

All other information required from the client and data needed by the client are contained in

the advance calculation tool.

Generally the following are not included for clients outside NZ; these might be provided by a

local dealer/supplier/installer:

 Civil works

 Intake screen

 Pipe

 Wire

 Controller, battery and inverter system or grid connect inverter

 Installation service