Installation manual

8. Turbine Installation and Commissioning

Before commencing the installation process you should have selected the appropriate

components and consulted your local regulations concerning use of water and undertaking

electrical work. This manual includes information and links to relevant tools to facilitate this

process. It should take no more than one day for two people to install a PowerSpout

PLT/TRG turbine, depending on site terrain. Pipe and cable laying can take much longer in

difficult terrain.

8.1. Regulations and good practice guidance

In many jurisdictions around the world electrical work on equipment with

operating voltages over 50 V AC and 120 V DC must be carried out by a

registered electrical worker. The voltage limits are defined as the maximum

voltage across any two points in the system.

For more information refer to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extra-low_voltage

In most Australian States and New Zealand there are no formal constraints as to who can

work on ELV systems. Generally most countries allow individuals to work on DC systems up

to 60 VDC, as telephones operate at up to this voltage.

The PowerSpout PLT/TRG 14/28/56C meets the requirements for unregistered electrical

workers in many countries if connected directly to your battery bank and PWM diversion

regulation is used. If in any doubt ask your countries electrical regulator what you can legally

do yourself.

The PowerSpout PLT/TRG 40/100C meets these requirements for unregistered electrical

workers in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia (AUS) when connected to MPPT controllers.

For higher voltage PowerSpout PLT/TRG options please ensure that an electrician, who is

also a registered electrical worker, completes your installation.

All LH turbines require installation by an electrician.

In many cases you can install the equipment yourself and then have the electrician complete

the final hookup and turn on, but you should talk to your electrician before you start. The

electrician will be responsible for your workmanship and may be reluctant to certify your

workmanship, which may not be accessible after the work has started.

8.2. Mounting

Clients often want to build the base for their turbine while

their order is still being processed.

It is best to wait until your turbine has arrived before you

complete this detail. There is nothing to beat having the

turbine on site to avoid errors. Do not try and be too

clever.

What follows is helpful dimensional information in the

planning of your turbine location.

8.2.1. Mounting PLT

The main case dimensions (mm) and the four holes in

the PowerSpout casing for turbine mounting are

Fixing a turbine to a timber base