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TROUBLESHOOTING

If any problems are encountered, check this section before contacting your Service

Center.

1. Head and flow conditions appear to be OK, but PowerPal will not work.

It is likely that the system has been installed incorrectly. Check this. If still not working,

remove the cap from the generator and use your fingers to quickly turn the nut on top of

the rotor. If the rotor begins to spin freely then PowerPal is working.

2. PowerPal has provided electricity for a while and suddenly the electricity stops.

If this instruction manual is not followed and power consumption is too high, or if there

is a short circuit in an appliance the over-current protection relay on the electronic load

controller will trip. This will stop the electric current. Locate and correct the problem and

reset the relay switch.

3. Testing in the stream showed that PowerPal was capable of producing the rated

output power (200W or 500W, depending on model). However, after running the

electrical cable to the house this output power was found to be less.

Due to resistance from the cable, long cable runs will result in a small loss of output

power. Power loss over a 100m cable run is approximately 10W. If the loss is greater

than this it means that the wrong diameter cable was used.

4. Power output has been falling recently.

Falling output suggests that the turbine is rotating more slowly than usual. Make sure that

the enough water is entering the forebay and ensure that the source river is adequate for

the flow being consumed. Otherwise, check the forebay and penstock filter and clean if

necessary. Lastly, check that the runner is free of leaves and other debris and that the

lower bearing has enough grease.

5. Frequency varies too much to safely use an appliance that is rated for use at a

specific frequency.

If an exact frequency is required for frequency-sensitive appliances it will be necessary to

attach a battery system.

6. An appliance is supposed to be grounded (earthed).

PowerPal is not grounded by its position in the stream. If grounding is required for

certain appliances it will be necessary to ground them separately. The usual method is to

run a wire from the earth pin to a metal stake in the ground outside – consult your dealer

for further details.

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