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Installation Guide: Capstone C1000S/C800S/C600S with C1000 Series Controller
480064 Rev C (December 2018) Page 23 of 122
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incurring any obligation either with respect to equipment previously sold or in the process of construction.
3. Site Considerations
Select the site for your microturbine using the following criteria:
Structure that the microturbine will be set upon must be strong enough to support the
weight of the microturbine, accessories, and other equipment mounted on the structure.
It must also support the weight of any service personal and equipment. A concrete pad
is recommended.
Structure shall allow proper mounting and support; including wind load and seismic
requirements.
Area should provide easy access for installation, maintenance, and repair. Area should
provide adequate service clearances for general maintenance and inspections,
overhauls, and component removal/replacement. Refer to the C1000S, C800S, or
C600S O&I Drawing (Table 1).
Area should be kept clean and dry, and have adequate drainage.
Area should be protected from adverse weather conditions (flooding, fire, icing, etc.).
Area should be protected from vandalism, birds, rodents, and other small animals.
Exhaust gas should be piped away from any ventilation intakes.
Area shall meet all national and local code requirements.
Future expansion plans should be considered when designing layout.
3.1. Climatic Conditions
Microturbine installations tend to see a wide range of climatic conditions. While the product may
be designed to function effectively in a majority of these conditions, additional considerations are
required for adverse climatic conditions.
3.1.1. Coastal and Humid Environments
Salinity of the air and condensation due to the higher humidity may cause corrosion on standard
industrial packaged systems. High humidity systems are mandatory for humid and coastal
environments, as they offer additional corrosion resistance. Refer to the C1000S/C800S/C600S
Technical Reference (Table 1) for more information.
3.1.2. Arid/Dusty Climates
Excessive airborne particulates — dust, sand, plant material such as pollen — pose threats for
maintenance and operation of a microturbine. Protective features such as screening filters for
ventilation air are recommended. It should be noted that such filters add restriction to the air flow.
As a result, larger openings for the air to enter and leave the installation site will be required. The
total restriction, including filters, must remain below the total allowed restriction listed in the
C1000S Product Specification (Table 1).
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