Capstone Turbine Corporation
Model C65 Hybrid UPS User’s Manual
400027 Rev A (July 2010)
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Capstone reserves the right to change or modify, without notice, the design, specifications, and/or contents of this document without
incurring any obligation either with respect to equipment previously sold or in the process of construction.
The MicroTurbine exhaust is clean and oxygen rich (approximately 18% O
2
), with very low
levels of air pollutants. Like all fossil fuel combustion technologies, the MicroTurbine
produces oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and carbon monoxide (CO) emissions from the fuel
combustion process. Although the MicroTurbine has ultra low NOx and CO emission
levels, make sure precautions are taken to prevent personnel from being exposed to these
pollutants while the system is operating.
When installed indoors, the MicroTurbine exhaust must be vented to the outside. Make
sure there is a satisfactory fresh air supply. An exhaust system must be added to direct
the exhaust away from the system to reduce the risk of exposure to dangerous emissions.
For exhaust connection data, temperatures, pipe requirements, and other related
information, contact your Capstone Authorized Service Provider.
When installed outdoors, the MicroTurbine should be located where there is a satisfactory
fresh airflow so the exhaust emissions will be dissipated.
Acoustic Emissions Precautions
The Capstone MicroTurbine is designed to produce safe acoustic emissions. However,
when working at a radius of 10 meters (or 33 feet) from an enclosed Capstone
MicroTurbine, sound level exposure will average approximately 70 dBA.
Capstone recommends that hearing protection be worn when working on or in the
immediate vicinity of operating MicroTurbines for extended time periods.
Other acoustic emissions regulations may apply to your specific installation location.
Always check to be certain that your installation complies with all codes required by the
local jurisdiction.
Certifications, Permits, and Codes
Your Capstone MicroTurbine is designed and manufactured in accordance with a variety
of national and international standards.
The Capstone MicroTurbine operates on approved gaseous fuels; thus installation
frequently requires one or more permits from local regulatory agencies.
It is not practical to list in the User's Manual the requirements of each authority having
jurisdiction and how the Capstone MicroTurbine meets those requirements. For
certification data, such as weights, dimensions, required clearances, noise levels, and the
Capstone MicroTurbine Compliance List, please contact your Capstone Authorized
Service Provider.
MicroTurbine Introduction
The Capstone MicroTurbine is an adaptable, low-emission, and low maintenance power
generation system. A turbine-driven high-speed generator is coupled with digital power
electronics to produce high quality electrical power.
The Capstone Hybrid UPS MicroTurbine uses a proprietary design that provides high
quality power to customer loads using a utility grid source, the turbine generator, or both.
This allows users to optimize energy costs while assuring that their critical loads will
receive continuous power.
Multiple systems can be combined and controlled as a single larger power source, called a
MultiPac.
