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every 3 months of continuous use. To do this, clean the nipples and apply extra grease
with a grease gun. The turbine should be stopped prior to greasing. The generator
bearings are maintenance-free.
Changing the Bearings and Seal
Apart from greasing the bearing, there are only two tasks that must be completed at
regular intervals. These are the changing of both turbine bearings and the bearing seal
every two years. See the section on Technical Specifications at the end of this manual
for part numbers. These are commonly available in most countries but if in doubt
contact your dealer.
To replace the bearings and seal, follow these steps:
1. Shut down the electrical system.
2. Slowly close the gate valve to stop the water supply to the turbine.
3. Disconnect the power cable at the generator.
4. Wait until little or no water flows out of the turbine and the runner stops rotating.
5. Disconnect the direct coupling between the turbine shaft and generator shaft.
6. Disconnect the runner from the turbine shaft.
7. Disconnect the bearing near the runner by pulling the turbine shaft towards the
generator.
8. Disconnect the bearing near the generator by pulling the turbine shaft towards the
turbine.
9. To replace the bearing seal, push it out of the bearing casing with a small steel
rod.
10. When reassembling, make sure that all parts are correctly in place and that all
bolts are tightened.
11. Slowly reopen the gate valve until normal water flow resumes. Wait until this
occurs before reconnecting the cable and restarting the system.
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 by following the
steps once more.
2. PowerPal has provided electricity for a while and suddenly the electricity stops.
Failure to grease the bearings on
time will shorten their life and
require their replacement. The
increased friction will also reduce
power output. Always clean the
nipple before greasing.
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