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Installation Guide: Capstone C1000S/C800S/C600S with C1000 Series Controller
480064 Rev C (December 2018) Page 3 of 122
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 8
1.1. Safety Information ........................................................................................................ 8
1.1.1. Symbols .......................................................................................................... 9
1.1.2. General Precautions ...................................................................................... 10
1.1.3. Electrical Precautions .................................................................................... 11
1.1.4. Fuel Precautions ........................................................................................... 12
1.2. Referenced Documents ............................................................................................. 13
1.3. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 14
1.4. C1000S/C800S/C600S Models .................................................................................. 14
2. Microturbine Handling ......................................................................................................... 17
2.1. Receiving and Inspection ........................................................................................... 17
2.1.1. Damage Reporting ........................................................................................ 17
2.1.2. Loose-Shipped Items .................................................................................... 17
2.2. Storage ...................................................................................................................... 18
2.2.1. Basic Storage Requirements (Up to 6 Months) .............................................. 18
2.2.2. Extended Storage Requirements (Longer than 6 Months) ............................. 18
2.2.3. Non-Operation ............................................................................................... 19
2.3. Rigging ...................................................................................................................... 20
2.4. Assembly ................................................................................................................... 22
3. Site Considerations ............................................................................................................. 23
3.1. Climatic Conditions .................................................................................................... 23
3.1.1. Coastal and Humid Environments ................................................................. 23
3.1.2. Arid/Dusty Climates ....................................................................................... 23
3.1.3. Temperature Extremes .................................................................................. 24
3.1.4. High Altitudes ................................................................................................ 24
3.2. Compliance, Standards and Codes ............................................................................ 25
3.2.1. Microturbine Certifications ............................................................................. 25
3.2.2. Grid Interconnection Planning ....................................................................... 26
4. Customer Connections ........................................................................................................ 29
4.1. Fuel Connection ......................................................................................................... 30
4.2. Exhaust Connection ................................................................................................... 31
4.2.1. Exhaust Specifications .................................................................................. 31
4.2.2. Rain Cap Removal ........................................................................................ 32
4.3. Electrical Connections ................................................................................................ 32
4.3.1. Electrical Conduit Installation ........................................................................ 32
4.3.2. High Power Connections ............................................................................... 34
4.3.3. Heater Power Connections ............................................................................ 35
4.3.4. Controller Customer Connections .................................................................. 37
5. Mechanical Installation ........................................................................................................ 39
5.1. Mounting .................................................................................................................... 40
5.1.1. Foundation .................................................................................................... 40