PowerSpout
TRG installation 2018
Last revised July 2018
© 2018 EcoInnovation Ltd (NZ)
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2.1.8.
Shaft and bearing block installation
You need to remove and refit the shaft and bearing block assembly in order to change the
bearings. It's a good idea to order a spare shaft and bearing block with your turbine. That
way you can be back in operation at once and change the bearings later.
Fit the bearing block through the baseplate and casing.
Retain it in place with the threaded black plastic cap nut.
This cap has hexagonal part 91mm across the flats. Be
sure to tighten it very securely so the turbine does not
come loose.
You can make a box spanner/wrench using a PVC 90-63
OD pipe connector PVC pipe fitting (as shown right) heat-
formed into shape.
We also sell laser cut socket ends (below right). Clients
screw this to a short length of 100mm PVC pipe. Or we
can supply the tool complete.
You may alternatively be able to simply hold the cap in
place whilst tightening the block itself down onto the plate very
firmly with a large set of channel locks or pump pliers.
Fit the locking plate to prevent rotation and loosening.
Locking plate
Manual grease nipple
