SAFETY
Safety must be the primary concern as you plan the location, installation and operation of the turbine.
Always be aware of the risks involved with mechanical and electrical installation work. If in doubt about
any issue regarding your turbine, please seek further assistance before proceeding. This section
addresses safety concerns as required by international standards.
Installation of the SETUR turbine should only be undertaken by suitably competent and qualified
personnel. SETUR-M turbine installation does not require specialized tools and lifting equipment.
The inverter included with your turbine may only be installed, maintained, repaired and connected
with the SETUR turbine and the electric grid by a trained and qualified electrician. The electrician is
responsible for ensuring that the applicable standards and regulations are observed and implemented.
Work that could affect the electrical power system of the relevant energy supply company at the site of the
hydroelectric energy feed-in may only be carried out by qualified electricians expressly authorized
(licensed) by the energy supply company.
MECHANICAL SAFETY HAZARDS
Although SETUR turbine uses bladeless rotor, the main spherical rotor is a potential mechanical
safety risk. When the turbine is operating, the rotor performs precession movements at a
relatively high speed. Never touch the rotor and other moving parts whilst in operation. The
turbine is not equipped with the stop switch due to low mechanical hazard level. You must physically stop
the water flow through the turbine or remove the turbine entirely from the water flow in order to shut it
down.
Ensure that the turbine is installed in a suitable position where nobody can approach it or interfere with
the working turbine.
Your SETUR turbine will inevitably be installed in water. This may mean working in water, being
exposed to water and related hazardous conditions e.g. slippery floor and hidden hazards. The
installation site must be fully prepared for hosting the SETUR turbine in a safe manner.
Install your turbine during a fair day without any atmospheric precipitation or extremely cold weather. Do
not attempt the installation within the high velocity water streams without other people help, specialized
tools and equipment, additional safety measures.
When performing routine inspection or maintenance, always exercise extreme caution.
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