Installation manual

1.6. Fairing safety warnings

The fairing on your PowerSpout turbine forms part of an electrical enclosure and carries the

following warning signs. There are both rotational and electrical hazards present. Turbines

must be turned off at the valve and the electrical breaker turned off prior to removing this

cover.

 Electrical hazard

 Rotating machinery hazard

 Made in New Zealand identification

 Recycling identification

Once the turbine has been commissioned, any glazing and fairing need to be fastened in

place with the fixings provided.

PLT turbines have quick release toggle latches. The toggle latches are intended

for commissioning and jet optimisation. Once this is complete permanent fixings

need to be used in addition to the toggle latches. This precaution ensures that

children cannot remove the front cover and be exposed to a rotational hazard.

The Pelton runner spoons are sharp and could cause serious hand injury.

The turbine installer should ensure that the turbine is mounted such that children cannot

reach up under the turbine and be able to touch the spinning rotors.

1.7. Pressurised water pipes

Legislation covering pressurised pipes applies in most countries for pipe

pressures over 10 Bar. The PowerSpout runs at less than 10 Bar in most

approved applications. Check with your local authority if you have any legal

requirement that may concern this installation in your country.

Generally there is little risk at less than 10 Bar pressure. The biggest risk is insecurely

fastened pipe joiners that blow off, with the free end of the pipe hitting people. Securing the

pipe at regular intervals, particularly near the joins, and checking all joiners are tight will

eliminate such risks.

Ensure you install pipe with the correct pressure rating.