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Work Instructions
Air Filter Replacement
Capstone Model C200 MicroTurbine®/C1000 Series

Purpose and Scope

This document describes the procedure for replacing engine inlet air filter (533273-XXX) and
electronics air inlet filter (530017-XXX) on the Capstone Model C200 microturbine and C1000
Series.
This procedure must be conducted by an Authorized Service Provider (ASP).

Guidelines
Review entire procedure prior to performing. Ensure you have all material, tools/equipment,
and reference documents on hand.
Conduct maintenance in a clean, well-lighted area using normal shop tooling to avoid
damage to delicate components.
Retain all parts removed for use in re-assembly, unless otherwise specified.

Safety Procedures
Become familiar with general safety precautions in the Capstone Model C200 Microturbine
User’s Manual (400008) and Capstone C1000 Series User’s Manual (400024). Follow all
warnings and cautions in this work instruction.

Symbols
The following symbols are used throughout Capstone documents to alert you to potential
hazards to people or equipment and tips for proper operation of the equipment.
ELECTRICAL WARNING: Identifies an electrical hazard that can result in personal
injury or death.

WARNING: Identifies a hazard that can result in personal injury or death.

CAUTION: Alerts you to a hazard that can result in equipment damage.

NOTE: Clarifies instructions or highlights important information.

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Material Information
The part being replaced is ENGINE AIR FILTER, FLAT SEAL (533273-XXX) or
ELECTRONICS AIR FILTER (530017-XXX)

Required Tools and Equipment

Tools/materials required for this procedure are listed below. Refer to Capstone
Recommended Tools (400003) for more detailed requirements and recommendations.
 10 mm socket wrench (for electronics air filter bracket bolts)
 13 mm wrench (for C200 panels)
 5/16 inch Allen wrench (for bay doors)
 #2 Phillips-head screwdriver (for module covers)
 Flat-head screwdriver (for opening C1000 Controller)
 Digital multimeter (DMM)
 PC with CRMS-APS installed (for C1000)
 Personal Protective Equipment
• Mechanic’s gloves with lining
• Dust mask
• Protective coveralls (long sleeves and long pants)
• Safety glasses with side shields

Reference Documents
The following Capstone documents are referenced in these Work Instructions:
 400003 Capstone Recommended Tools
 400008 Capstone Model C200 Microturbine User’s Manual
 400024 Capstone C1000 Series User’s Manual
 512298 Field Service Report

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Procedures
1. Prepare for procedure as follows.

ELECTRICAL WARNING: High voltage! Follow Step 1 sub-steps to avoid electrical

hazard. Failure to observe this warning can result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Fuel hazard! Shut off fuel supply. Failure to observe this warning can
result in personal injury, death, and/or equipment damage.

a. For C200 microturbine(s):

(1) Issue Stop command for affected microturbine.
(2) Shut off fuel inlet supply.
(3) Ensure that microturbine chassis remains properly grounded throughout
procedure.
(4) If microturbine is connected to grid, disconnect and lock out from utility in
accordance with local electrical regulations.
(5) If battery packs are installed, turn OFF and lock out main battery pack circuit
breakers and disconnect battery cables.
(6) Fully isolate microturbine from any other power sources (for example, solid state
relays on user communications board).
(7) Wait at least 10 minutes to fully discharge power from the system.
(8) Use DMM to verify that there is no voltage on DC bus and no voltage on high
voltage AC terminal block.
b. For C1000 Series:
(1) If system is configured in MultiPac mode, perform the following steps.
i. Set Override Start to FORCED OFF via CRMS-APS.
ii. Once system is in Stand by mode, disable MultiPac via CRMS.
(2) Continue with the following for all systems.
i. Open C1000 Series Enclosure electrical panel door to access circuit
breakers.
ii. Turn OFF and lock out main circuit breaker for affected bay(s).
iii. Turn OFF and lock out auxiliary circuit breaker for affected bay(s).
iv. Open engine-side door on affected bay(s) and prop open.
v. Shut off fuel inlet supply to bay at ball valve located inside bay door.
vi. Ensure that C1000 enclosure remains properly grounded throughout
procedure.
vii. If battery packs are installed in affected bay, lock main battery pack circuit
breakers in OFF position and disconnect battery cables.
viii. Fully isolate microturbine from any other power sources (for example, solid
state relays on user communications board).
ix. Wait at least 10 minutes to fully discharge power from the system.
x. Use DMM to verify that there is no voltage on DC bus and no voltage on
LCM AC output.
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2. Remove air filter as follows.

a. Open enclosure door(s) as needed to access air inlet. See Figure 1

C200 Air
Inlet C1000 Air
Inlet
(Not
Visible)

Figure 1 - Package Air Inlet Locations

b. Remove C200 engine air filter as follows. See Figure 2.

(1) Release brackets securing engine air filter.
(2) Remove air filter.

Brackets Engine Air

(Latched) Filter

Figure 2 - C200 Engine Air Filter

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c. Remove C200 electronics air filter as follows. See Figure 3.

(1) Remove bolts (2) securing upper bracket and remove bracket.
(2) Slide electronics air filter toward top of enclosure and remove.

Bolts (2)

Upper
Bracket

Electronics
Air Filter

Figure 3 - C200 Electronics Air Filter

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d. Remove C1000 engine air filter as follows. See Figure 4.

(1) Release air filter brackets.
(2) Remove air filter.

Legacy
Brackets
(Released)
Legacy
Brackets
(Latched)

Engine Air
Filter

Adjustable
Adjustable Bracket
Brackets (Latched)
(Released)

Figure 4 - C1000 Engine Air Filter

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e. Remove C1000 electronics air filter as follows. See Figure 5.

(1) Remove bolts (4) securing brackets (2).
(2) Remove brackets (2) securing electronics air filter and remove filter.

Brackets
(2)

Bolts
(2 of 4)
Electronics
Air Filter

Figure 5 - C1000 Electronics Air Filter

f. Contact Capstone Customer Service to determine if removed part should be returned

to factory. If yes, Capstone Customer Service will issue Return Material Authorization
(RMA) instructions. If no, dispose of part(s) according to local recycling and/or
environmental regulations.
3. Install new air filter (533273-XXX or 530017-XXX) as follows.
a. Install new C200 engine air filter (533273-XXX) as follows. See Figure 6.
(1) Install new engine air filter in place of old.
(2) Secure filter with brackets (4).

Brackets
(Latched) Engine Air
Filter

Figure 6 - C200 Engine Air Filter Installed

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b. Install new C200 electronics air filter (530017-XXX) as follows. See Figure 7.
(1) Slide new electronics air filter into brackets.
(2) Reinstall upper bracket and secure with bolts (2).

Bolts (2)

Upper
Bracket

Electronics
Air Filter

Figure 7 - C200 Electronics Air Filter Installed

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c. Install new C1000 engine air filter (533273-XXX) as follows. See Figure 8.
(1) Install new engine air filter in place of old.
(2) Make sure to center filter in plenum.
(3) Align brackets as near outer edge of filter as possible.
(4) Latch brackets (4) to secure.
(5) If present, set adjustable brackets so air filter presses firmly against inlet.

Legacy
Brackets
(Released)
Legacy
Brackets
(Latched)

Engine Air
Filter

Adjustable
Adjustable Bracket
Brackets (Latched)
(Released)

Outer Edge
of Filter

Figure 8 - C1000 Engine Air Filter Installed

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d. Install new C1000 electronics air filter (530017-XXX) as follows. See Figure 9.
(1) Install new electronics air filter in place of old.
(2) Install brackets (2) and secure with bolts (2 per bracket).

Brackets
(2)

Bolts
(2 of 4)
Electronics
Air Filter

Figure 9 - C1000 Electronics Air Filter Installed

4. Return system to operation as follows.

a. For C200 microturbine(s):
(1) If applicable, reconnect battery cables and turn main battery pack circuit breakers
ON.
(2) Re-install panels.
(3) Reconnect microturbine to power sources.
(4) Open system fuel supply.
(5) Issue Start command.
(6) Test system for proper operation.
a. For C1000 Series:
(1) If battery packs are installed in affected bay(s), reconnect battery cables and turn
main battery pack circuit breakers ON.
(2) At electrical panel, turn main circuit breaker and auxiliary circuit breaker ON for
affected bay(s).
(3) Open fuel inlet supply to bay(s).
(4) Close bay door(s).
(5) If system is configured in MultiPac mode, perform the following steps.
i. Enable MultiPac via CRMS.
ii. Set Override Start to AVAILABLE via CRMS-APS.
(6) Continue with the following for all systems.
i. Test system for proper operation.
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Responsibility
It is the responsibility of Capstone to:
• Make these procedures available to Authorized Service Providers so they can
successfully complete this task.
It is the responsibility of the Authorized Service Provider to:
• Read this document, understand its contents, and effectively complete procedures.
• Explain service benefits provided to end user.
• Upon completion of service, submit a Field Service Report (512298) to
service@capstoneturbine.com.

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