PowerSpout TRG installation 2018
Last revised July 2018 © 2018 EcoInnovation Ltd (NZ) Page 3
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
