Asian Phoenix Resources PowerPal MHG-200HH Use And Care Instructions Manual - Page 12

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4. Unbolt the penstock adaptor flange at the turbine. Keep the penstock away from

PowerPal to keep it dry.

5. Unbolt the turbine and remove from the turbine stand.

6. Remove generator cap (see photo A on page 12).

7. Turn PowerPal on its side.

8. While holding the runner, unbolt nut on top-center of the rotor (photo B). Unbolt

clockwise. You can then release the runner.

9. Screw in 2 x M8 (13mm) bolts into holes in top of rotor, then pull the rotor out (photo

C). This may require additional effort to overcome the magnet's effects.

10. Remove metal ring (tube) from the axle.

11. Unbolt the 3 bolts at the top of the shaft (photo D).

12. Remove the generator casing (photo E). The upper bearing is now visible.

13. Turn PowerPal on its side again.

14. While holding the runner, unbolt nut below the runner (photo F). Unbolt anti

clockwise. You can then release the runner.

15. Remove runner (photo G).

16. Unbolt 3 nuts at base of shaft, above turbine (photo H).

17. Pull out axle (photo I).

18. Making sure that the bearing-shaft assembly is right way up, hit the shaft on a block

of wood (not metal) to free the upper bearing from outer tube (photo J).

19. Remove the shaft and hit the lower bearings with a hammer and bar to remove the

lower bearing and seal (photo K).

20. Install new bearings and seal. It is important to install the seal the correct way up.

21. When reassembling, make sure that all parts are correctly in place and that all bolts

are tightened.

22. After PowerPal has been securely reconnected to the turbine stand and penstock

adaptor flange the forebay is refilled and normal water flow is allowed to continue.

Wait until this occurs before reconnecting the cable and appliances.

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