Capstone Turbine Corporation • 16640 Stagg Street • Van Nuys • CA 91406 • USA
Installation Guide: Capstone C1000S/C800S/C600S with C1000 Series Controller
480064 Rev C (December 2018) Page 8 of 122
Capstone reserves the right to change or modify, without notice, the design, specifications, and/or contents of this document without
incurring any obligation either with respect to equipment previously sold or in the process of construction.
1. Introduction
This document is intended to provide general installation instructions for a stationary land-based
C1000S/C800S/C600S Microturbine. Adherence to this document will help in achieving an
efficient and reliable installation. Since this document provides general guidance, modifications
may be necessary for site conditions. Installations must comply with locally applicable
standards/codes and take into account safety measures further outlined in Section 1.1.
Capstone equipment should be serviced and repaired by Capstone Authorized Service Providers
(ASPs) only. The installation and interconnection of this equipment to facility wiring and other
equipment must be done by a competent, qualified craftsperson that is familiar with applicable
standards and codes governing the installation. Installation methods, practices, or procedures
that are unauthorized or improperly performed are dangerous and could result in serious personal
injury or damage to property and equipment.
1.1. Safety Information
This section presents safety information for the user of Capstone Turbine Corporation
Microturbines. The user must read and understand this manual before installation of the
equipment. Failure to obey all safety precautions and general instructions may cause personal
injury and/or damage to the equipment.
The Capstone Microturbine is an advanced power generation system with user and material
safety foremost in mind. Fail-safe operation includes mechanical systems, electrical systems, and
engine control software.
It is the user’s responsibility to read and obey all safety procedures and to become familiar
with these procedures and how to safely install this equipment.