PowerSpout
TRG installation 2018
Last revised July 2018
© 2018 EcoInnovation Ltd (NZ)
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CONTENTS
1.
Introduction ................................................................................................................... 5
1.1.
This manual and other information sources .............................................................. 5
1.1.1.
When planning your system ........................................................................... 5
1.1.2.
When installing an off-grid system .................................................................. 5
1.1.3.
When operating and maintaining your TRG turbine ........................................ 5
1.2.
Product scope and specification ............................................................................... 6
1.2.1.
Scope of application ....................................................................................... 6
1.2.2.
CE and FCC Declaration ................................................................................ 6
1.2.3.
Standards and certification ............................................................................. 6
1.2.4.
Turbine serial numbers ................................................................................... 7
1.3.
Safety ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1.
Electrical hazards ........................................................................................... 8
1.3.2.
Lead Acid battery safety ................................................................................. 8
1.3.3.
Mechanical hazards ....................................................................................... 9
1.3.4.
Water hazards ................................................................................................ 9
1.3.5.
Installation and maintenance hazards ............................................................ 9
2.
Your TRG turbine ........................................................................................................ 11
2.1.
Parts, functions and assembly ................................................................................ 11
2.1.1.
Turbine protective casing ............................................................................. 12
2.1.2.
Valves .......................................................................................................... 12
2.1.3.
Pressure Gauge ........................................................................................... 13
2.1.4.
Camlock fittings ............................................................................................ 14
2.1.5.
Jet sleeve and cap ....................................................................................... 14
2.1.6.
Jet inserts ..................................................................................................... 15
2.1.7.
Turbine runner/rotor mounting ...................................................................... 17
2.1.8.
Shaft and bearing block installation .............................................................. 18
2.1.9.
Changing the bearings ................................................................................. 19
2.1.10.
Greasing the bearings ................................................................................. 20
2.1.11.
The stator .................................................................................................... 22
2.1.12.
Rectifier ....................................................................................................... 24
2.1.13.
The magnet rotor ......................................................................................... 24
2.2.
Turbine installation ................................................................................................. 26
2.2.1.
Mounting ...................................................................................................... 26
2.3.
Commissioning procedures .................................................................................... 29
2.3.1.
Electrical checks with covers off - before install. ........................................... 29
2.3.2.
Turbine RPM and voltage ............................................................................. 29
2.3.3.
Commissioning the turbine ........................................................................... 30
2.3.4.
Commissioning (models TRG14, 28 or 56) connected directly to battery ...... 30
2.3.5.
Commissioning (models TRG40, 80 or 200) connected to MPPT or GTI ...... 31
2.3.6.
All turbine models - final commissioning checks ........................................... 34
2.3.7.
Labeling requirements .................................................................................. 35
2.3.8.
Installation details ......................................................................................... 36
2.4.
Turbine operation ................................................................................................... 37
2.4.1.
Monitoring .................................................................................................... 37
2.4.2.
Intake cleaning ............................................................................................. 37
2.4.3.
Operation of control valves ........................................................................... 37
2.4.4.
Optimisation of jet size ................................................................................. 38
2.4.5.
Thermal Checks ........................................................................................... 40
2.4.6.
Maintenance................................................................................................. 40
2.4.7.
Spare parts .................................................................................................. 41
2.4.8.
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................... 42
