1500 WATT WIND TURBINE User`s Manual
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1. POWER VOLTAGE x AMPS Wind Speed vs Output Power Power output W 1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 Wind Speed 3 DIGITAL CONTROLLED MPPT WIND POWER CHARGER Please see included Manual for your MPPT Charge Controller v MCU fully digital controlled MPPT wind power charger v Smart load management function v Auto braking function MPPT Specification Table Rated Output Power 1500W Max Battery Voltage Range 15 35VDC For 24VDC battery system Input Voltage Range 5 75 Vrms Charger Efficiency 95 Max Battery Protection Voltage 29 5 1VDC Lead acid batteries 31V 1VDC Deep cycle batteries Rated Load Current Hi 40A Max 45A Lo 20A Max 22A Over Speed Braking lt 1400 RPM LED indication Light Indications Status GREEN light on Power ON working normally Charge Discharge GREEN light on Charging power from Turbines Charge Discharge GREEN light Discharging power from battery flashes Protection RED light flashes Eight times Overheat protection for generator Nine times Acceleration over spin auto brake protection Remark When the auto protections above occur the brake will engage for 3 minutes before Turbine starts to spin again Caution 1 Any under sizing of wire can be potentially dangerous our warranty doesn t cover damage caused by improper use of wire gauge Caution 2 Please review the following wire gauge table to install the correct wire gauge2. a steel tower is a conduit for lightning Every Wind Turbine and Turbine Tower needs to be grounded at the tower base even though the system may be grounded at the battery bank Grounding the tower at its base may help prevent shocks to persons touching the tower due to lightning or electrical faults Please take the time to review the National Electrical Code NEC and local building and zoning regulations for complete requirements Even in Off Grid Systems there are multiple ways for tower grounding the most common method is a copper clad steel electrode s driven into the soil Please view the following grounding diagram em Tower a Bg ClamP Grounding Conductor A f 6 AWG Min Must be secured and f buried for protection Hh 0 _ Grounding Wire Clamp ss oe Grounding Rod Existing Grade l Foundation sp a a a NS pea n im n 10 What effect does radio interference have on my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine The internal circuitry of the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is shielded and filtered to prevent radio interference and has been tested to insure electro magnetic compatibility 11 What effect does my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine have on radio transmissions The 1500 Watt Wind Turbine normally does not affect radio transmitters Care should be taken however to route power lines from the Turbine away from the power and antenna lines of a radio transmitter An old ham radio operator s trick is to
3. 1 Ej U ge lt E NOTE Please refer to the recommended A wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system NOTE Please apply the Mechanical Stop W switch simultaneously Refer to the SEC 3 2 for detailed info 10 Hybrid Solar Wind System Solar Batter Solar MPPT Charger 30A Amp Meter Meter Coma i SASO d Turbine Red Lead MPPT Black Lead A typical hybrid system Photovoltaic and Wind combined is wired as follows Whenever feasible wire the Turbine and solar panels to their own set of battery terminals NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system NOTE Please apply the Mechanical Stop Switch simultaneously Refer to the SEC 3 2 for detailed info 11 3 2 Mechanical Stop Switch The MPPT controller has an integrated battery controlled braking mechanism This is explained in your MPPT manual Further to this protection we have incorporated a secondary level of safety and convenience with a mechanical 3 phase AC brake During periods of high winds upwards of 40 mph 17m s it is strongly advised to utilize your MPPT brake or your mechanical stop switch The use of your mechanical stop switch will not affect the voltage of your battery We strongly advise the activation of the mechanical stop switch during any maintenance of or around yo
4. O AT MASSE BATTERIE masse cHaroe O _OFF O g9 olro O Om JB O q9 ie O _ 4 O le Eka Eo Figure 2 Caution Always connect to the correct port Figure 1 Double check before you activate your system Improper connections Figure 2 can cause failure of output and the protection function may not work 27 APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE To determine the wire size measure the distance from the MPPT to your turbine Be sure to include height of the tower A Distance 0 30 ft 0 9 m System Voltage AWG Metric Wire Size mm 24V 14 2 5 mm B Distance 30 60 ft 9 18 m System Voltage 24V 30 ft 60 ft 9 18 m C Distance 60 90 ft 18 27 m System Voltage 24V _ 60 ft 90 ft 18 27 m Y NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system 28 APPENDIX E REGISTRATION FORM Serial No o Event Date o RA No Event Date Location Please fill out the following questions for further investigation 1 The wire used between the wind turbine and the MPPT AWG or metric wire size mm 2 The interval between the wind turbine and the MPPT ft or m 3 The battery capacity A Hr 4 The interval between the MPPT and the battery ft or m Photo If applicable
5. placed close to your MPPT in a dry ventilated environment e For multiple Turbine applications please use one mechanical stop switch for each Wind Turbine e This mechanical stop switch has been designed Figure 1 specifically for your Wind Turbine it should not be incorporated into other models 12 4 PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the parts listed with the contents of the box and make sure that you have everything needed for assembly Vertical Stabilizer Generator Hub Nose Cone Caution The edges of the blades are sharp Please handle with care 13 Name Turbine Blade MPPT Charger Controller O C Q r lt Hub Vertical Tail Nose Cone Amp Meter Brake Switch Mechanical Stop Switch Special Sleeve M16 N Hex Screw M5XL50 N Hex Screw M8XL40 N Hex Screw M5XL20 N Set Screw M8XL12 Locking Nut M8 Accessory Pack Spacer M16 Spacer M8 Spacer for Vertical Tail Hex Key No 3 Hex Key No 4 Hex Key No 6 Hex Screw M5XL50 Hex Screw M8XL40 ww Hex Screw M5XL20 Replacement Locking Nut M8 NO Accessory Pack Spacer M8 Spacer M16 Spacer for Vertical Tail Set Screw M8XL12 14 5 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Step 1 Open box to ensure all parts are present remove the hub from the box 15 Step 2 Take out the blades from box and fasten the blades on hub with nuts Caution There is a blue dot on hub and blade Ple
6. speed of the turbine decreases The RED LED should be illuminated once the manual brake is turned on You may hear the sound of the relay it means the MPPT is working normally 10 Check the three wires from the Turbine output periodically Please use a current clamp meter to measure AC current If the outputs are not consistent please contact the distributor for further instruction For safety reasons please stop operating your Turbine 11 Check the battery health periodically The low battery voltage and improper connection can cause over spin issues 12 Operating Environment A Operating Temperature 4 F 20 C 122 F 50 C B Operating Humidity lt 80 C Average Wind Speed lt 30MPH lt 13 m s or lt 48KMH D Max Peak Wind Speed lt 45MPH lt 20m s or lt 70KMH E Elevation lt 1000m F Applicable Installation Height 8 85ft 33ft 2 7m 10m If the operating temperature and wind speed exceed the above mentioned limits please turn on the manual brake 1 1 Mechanical Hazard Rotating blades present the most serious mechanical hazard The rotor blades are made of thermoplastic and glass fiber At the tip the blades may be moving at velocities over 60m s At this speed the tip of a blade is nearly invisible and can cause serious injury Under no circumstances should you install the Turbine where a person could come in contact with moving rotor blades 1 2 Electrical Hazard The 1500W Turbine is equipped with so
7. spin Once the Turbine has stopped it is possible to lay down the Tower to offer further protection 3 How long will the bearings or other moving parts last According to engineering calculations the bearings should have a 10 year life span in 12 mph 6 m s average wind speed sites Bearing life will vary from one application to another however you should expect at least a five year performance in adverse conditions and 10 years in normal conditions 4 Can the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine be connected in reverse polarity to the battery without causing any damage Reverse polarity will cause damage to both your MPPT controller and battery if not quickly remedied Always double check any wiring to reduce the risk of reverse polarity Your Turbine is equipped with 20 polarity protection to reduce the risk of damage but it is still possible to degrade your wiring and cause damage to the overall system Reverse polarity will cause the fuse inside the MPPT damaged The fuse is designed to take the current to prevent MPPT and battery from burning The instantaneous power surge will possibly damage the parts inside MPPT 5 Will it hurt my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine to short circuit the output No the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is designed to be short circuited as a normal shutdown procedure by a relay The function of the stop switch is to both disconnect the Turbine from the batteries as well as short circuit the output of the Turbine 6 Where c
8. wire has not been installed operated repaired or maintained in accordance with the instructions supplied by manufacturer Any service identified in the above list or product is found not to have any defect in manufacturers workmanship or materials the customer will be responsible for the costs of all repairs and expenses incurred by the manufacturer 23 Disclaimer EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE THE MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MERCHANTABILITY AND NON INFRINGEMENT NO OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WHETHER OR NOT SIMILAR IN NATURE TO ANY OTHER WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL EXIST WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT SOLD UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THE MANUFACTURER EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR BODILY INJURIES OR DEATH THAT MAY OCCUR DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OF THE PRODUCT BY ANY PERSON ALL OTHER WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSLY WAIVED BY THE CUSTOMER Warranty Claims amp Return Policies To be eligible for service under this warranty customer must either contact manufacturer either through written request or by telephone to submit a service request for the Wind Turbine covered by this warranty within specified period 3 years from original date of purchase and request a return authorization RA number This RA must be issued before any product can be returned All notifications m
9. 1500 WATT WIND TURBINE User s Manual Ver 2013 3 2 TABLE OF CONTENT Ie SAFRE Dy treme errr eer A Re eo E T Pee ne eee ee ere 3 AST Mechanical AZM Oscrincctadressinecta cians ach tasantue moamabstncnadac umes chasteabelmaacatebtcrasdehctuastakalsuentadenssteneineds 4 1 2 EIOCE ICAL TIAZAN O wcssssaiccct acento dec aN E T nner 4 2 MODELAND SPECIFICATION TABLE piini cawtn cts hoketaaincsesaeiccacuaaeicunt asa ieee eo 5 2 A SPECICATION VAD Geca a Alen ent edn oeiaeedicni el uae ent toes 5 2 2 ChIOhManCeSDSGCIII CANONS seis ct scasectataccaes eaa ne cusasisa sam E T T 5 3 DIGITAL CONTROLLED MPPT WIND POWER CHARGER ccccccssccesseceseecesseesssseeeseeeeseeeeeaees 6 3 SV SIOM1 WINING diagraM S sictcceusct denen ntasiravustiag nsauaenriactoueGtacusitiaGcasvest E 9 32 Mechanical Stop S WIC Mcinciesssosasgasteictsaceiniyncnaieceia ae yeot eae wad eau A aan eee 12 4 PACKAGE COIN TEIN TS ice sa scarce sinceancesnccost O E ee 13 Oc INSTALLATION PROCEDURE secie riaa eas saint ce cease deca cated ace ace O 15 MAINTENANCE ned teaches espe sess acs dt eh nme ewe oe E E EO 20 TFA eos eaten een ee T eR ae ON eRe a Pee RR eee ere 20 iz WARRANT ar E mensuases E A A E O 23 APPENDIX A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS wicsicaterrcectsettesiis dace ees 25 APPENDIX B BEAUFORT WIND SCALE cogricrir irinin e E odoin EA NE EENE 25 APPENDIX C BATTERY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION ecccccsccssseeessseeesseeeeseeseseeessseeesseees 27 APPENDIX D RECOMMENDED WIRE GA
10. Turbine The MPPT charge controller can sense the rotation speed of Wind Turbine If the rotation speed is over the setting value in program the braking system will be turned on The latest version of MPPT charger controller is also equipped with phase detector technology If the AC output wave from generator is incorrect that means the generator may be damaged At that moment the MPPT will apply the braking system and the LED lamp to warn users Protection for Battery Connection issues When the MPPT charge controller shuts down due to the abnormal battery and or improper connection it can cause free spin issues At 150 RPM and above the MPPT charge controller should apply the braking system automatically and the power from the Wind Turbine will be cut off at once Under this safety condition please check the battery wire and function as soon as possible 3 1 System wiring diagrams There are multiple options to connect your Wind Turbine dependent on your power requirements and available components Single Turbine installation 30A Amp Meter NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system NOTE Please apply the Mechanical Stop Switch simultaneously Refer to the SEC 3 2 for detailed info Multiple Turbine installation Pes Tend Pea 225 PES Pay augan PesTend pea xe g pee pey augan pealanjg pea seg PEs Pay augan 3AE BaN iii
11. UGE erasmo aean NOAA E 28 APPENDIX E REGISTRATION FORM aeara O O E 29 1 SAFETY Your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is designed with your personal safety as the first priority However there are still some inherent dangers involved with any electrical and or mechanical equipment Safety must be the primary concern as you plan the location installation and operation of the Turbine Please read the following Important Safety Instructions Please take the time to read through this manual prior to assembly 1 Place this instruction manual in a safe place for reference 2 Wait until a calm day to install or perform maintenance on your Turbine with activation of MPPT brake or mechanical stop switch 3 Listen to your Turbine should you hear any mechanical noise maintenance may be required please contact your Turbine dealer 4 After installation re adjust and tighten the screws and bolts 5 Adhere to proper grounding techniques as established by the NEC 6 Your Wind Turbine must be installed in accordance with this manual and local and national building code Incorrect installation may void your warranty 7 Wind Turbine blades spin at a potentially dangerous speed this must be respected Never approach a Turbine in motion 8 Note wire size gauge chart included prior to wiring Any under sizing of wire can be potentially dangerous 9 Check the manual brake periodically We suggest that the users turn on the manual brake of MPPT to see if the
12. We recommend these as the minimum wire sizes for the distance from the MPPT and your turbine for optimal performance Always use the largest gauge wires that are practical and affordable Local state and or national electrical codes take precedence over these general recommendations 24 Volt System AWG Metric Wire Size mm Number 0 30 ft 30 60 ft 60 90ft 90 150 ft 150 190 ft 190 250 ft 250 31 0ft 310 390 ft 390 500ft of 0 9 m 9 18 m 18 27 m 27 46 m 46 58 m 58 76 m 76 95 m 95 119 m 119 152 m Turbines 14 2 5 mm 12 4mm 10 6 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 25 mm 4 25 mm 000 90 mm 000 90 mm 12 4 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 25 mm 4 25 mm 2 35 mm 2 35 mm 1 50 mm 0 50 mm 10 16 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 25 mm 2 35 mm 2 35 mm 1 50 mm 0 50 mm 00 70 mm System protection see also included manual Your MPPT charge controller is equipped with sensors with four main protection functions Self protection The MPPT charge controller has a temperature sensor Temperature of the internal circuitry is moderated by an internal fan that is activated at 45 C 110 F When the temperature exceeds 65 C 150 F the MPPT will apply both the fan and braking system to prevent damage Protection for Battery The MPPT charge controller can sense the voltage of battery and the current output input to battery If the parameter of voltage and current is wrong then the braking system will be turned on Protection for Wind
13. an locate tubing to make a tower Your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is designed to make mounting as simple and straightforward as possible Should you not wish to purchase the custom tower kit feel free to utilize schedule 40 1 5 inch steel tubing This should be available through your local hardware outlet 7 What is the difference between copper and aluminum wire Generally aluminum wire is less conductive so it must be bigger for the same amp load and resistive losses as copper The 1500 Watt Wind Turbine uses copper or tinned copper for the yaw wires 8 What battery should choose for my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine There are multiple battery options in today s market flooded lead acid absorbed Glass mat AGM gel cell and NiCad There is no definitive choice for your alternative energy needs Normally the choice of battery is determined by availability and pricing Should you have questions regarding batteries please consult a local battery supplier Or view www batterycouncil org The capacity of your battery bank is determined by your use Below is a good guideline e 24 volt systems 200 Amp hours Possible Battery Configurations Suggested 12 VOLT BATTERIES IN SERIES TO MAKE A 24 VOLT SYSTEM um 21 9 Is lightning protection necessary You should ground your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine Proper grounding illustrated below provides protection to individuals and equipment by eliminating the possibility of dangerous voltage Remember
14. ase ensure the dots are installed at the same side Caution Make sure that all of the bolts are secured with nuts and the dots all in the correct direction 16 Step 3 How to install the hub Caution Make sure the blue dots all face to the operator a Caution Make sure the nub is secured with screws If gaps still exist please add a washer in replacement accessory pack Step 4 Take out the Wind Turbine from box and put the cables through the mast Eag UEa SS 7 a T 7 A 17 Step 5 To install the Wind Turbine to your chosen tower not included securely fasten the bolt by using the hex wrench Caution considering the base of the Turbine the outside diameter of the pipe should be 48 3mm to 48 6mm and the wall thickness should be 1 9mm at least 1 1 2 Pipe 48 3mm Diameter Wall Thicknss at least 1 9mm Step 6 Put the sleeve inside the nose cone and fasten the nose cone to the hub Apply pressure to the connections to ensure a secure fit 18 Step 7 Tail Fin assembly Use the four supplied spacers and HEX screws to firmly connect the tail fin to the hub Step 8 Final product diagram 19 6 MAINTENANCE Your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine has been designed to run for long periods without requiring any maintenance Performance will be enhanced if you periodically inspect your system Review the following simple maintenance procedures and implement ever
15. eze Moderate breeze oe Strong breeze 22 2 Moderate gale 28 33 Operating Environment A Operating Temperature 4 F 20 C 122 F 50 C B Operating Humidity lt 80 C Average Wind Speed lt 30MPH lt 13 m s or lt 48KMH D Max Peak Wind Speed lt 45MPH lt 20m s or lt 70KMH E Elevation lt 1000m F Applicable Installation Height 8 85ft 33ft 2 7m 10m It is subject to IEC 61400 2 safety standards If the operating temperature and wind speed exceed the above mentioned limits turn on the manual brake in proper way to shut off the Turbine Avg Wind Speed km h Avg Wind Speed m s Avg Wind Speed mi h 0 55 1 66 1 24 3 73 ee 1 95 3 33 3 61 5 27 9 59 8 33 8 61 11 11 11 38 14 16 25 48 31 69 32 31 38 53 14 45 17 22 2 N N I I I iN as op NO a O Fresh gale 34 40 63 75 17 5 20 83 39 15 46 60 DESEE ers Violent storm 56 63 104 117 28 88 32 5 64 62 72 70 It is strongly advised to manually turn on your Mechanical Stop Switch during periods of high winds upwards of Beaufort Wind Scale 7 26 APPENDIX C BATTERY CONNECTION ILLUSTRATION O O OO OO OO OO OO OO L OO 00 amp O O ak a 2 dee o O o i OF O O A OE O O Charge D J o C D Figure 1 _ EEE f 6 _ ee oe SS e_ 4 EE 00 305375 O 58 AAAA 60 13 eee lt OO E oO
16. phisticated electronics designed to provide protection from electrical dangers Please note that the inherent personal dangers from electrical current still exist therefore caution should always be used when connecting this and other electrical devices Heat in a wiring system is often a result of too much current flowing through an undersized wire or through a bad connection Please consult wire guide table included in this manual Batteries can deliver a dangerous amount of current If a short circuit occurs in the wiring from the batteries a fire can result In order to avoid this threat a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker is required in the lines connecting to the battery Choosing your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine s location Prior to the mounting of your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine you must carefully consider a location Things to consider when thinking about your location A Distance from any obstacles that will cause turbulence trees buildings etc The optimal location for your Turbine should consider the avoidance of human activities within a 33 ft 10 m radius and habitation within a 66 ft 20 m radius The minimum recommended tower height is 22 ft 7 m to 33 ft 10 m For example If the average wind speed in your area is more than 30 mph 13 4 m s the height of 7 mis recommended The higher the Turbine stands more than 10 m the increased stress your pole kit can be subjected to and so increases the chance of failure Yo
17. ry bank use an electric hand drill to spin the rotor shaft 5 Below 150 RPM the rotor should spin freely 6 At 150 RPM and above the Wind Turbine should be charging the battery You should feel resistance on the rotor shaft if the shaft is not rotating contact your Turbine dealer Be aware your battery banks needs to be under 24V for this testing as the Turbine needs to read a charge 8 WARRANTY We warrant your product to be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of 3 years from original date of purchase Warranty coverage is extended only to customer original purchaser If product proves defective during warranty period the manufacturer at its option will 1 Replace Wind Turbine with new or refurbished product 2 Correct reported problem Customers warranty continues to be valid on repaired or replaced product from original warranty date Restrictions This warranty covers defects in manufacturing discovered while using the product as recommended by the manufacturer The warranty does not apply to a equipment materials or supplies not manufactured by the manufacturer b Product that has been modified or altered other than by the manufacturer or without prior manufacturer s approval c Has been exposed to winds exceeding 134mph d Windstorms lightning and Hail damage e Repairs performed by other than authorized support staff f All acts of God misuse negligence or accidents g Tower foundation and
18. twist positive and negative wires together to provide an even distribution of EMF noise across both wires which serves to cancel out the electrical noise created This technique can be used on the Turbine power lines on the radio s power lines and on transmission wires Transmission lines should always be kept as far from power lines as is practically possible Proper grounding of the Turbine and other system components must also be observed 22 12 Will it affect the regulation of my 1500 Watt Wind Turbine to install an RF radio frequency filter An RF filter should not affect the regulation of the Turbine but any electronic devices placed in line with the Turbine must be rated for the proper current and voltage It is best to place any line filters on the power lines for the load device that requires it and as close to the device as possible TROUBLE SHOOTING You may require an extra person to assist with these tests 1 Remove the blade hub from the Turbine Replace the rotor hub nut on the rotor shaft 2 Quickly spin the rotor shaft manually with your fingers while connecting and disconnecting the red and black wires Turbine must not be connected to batteries 3 With the red and black wires connected to each other the shaft should be more difficult to turn When the wires are disconnected it should spin freely Should this not be true please contact your Turbine dealer 4 With your 1500 Watt Wind Turbine connected to your batte
19. ur Turbine This will prevent the blades from spinning and voltage to be transferred Likewise during initial installation please activate the mechanical brake The final step in installation of a Turbine controller and battery should be release of this mechanical stop switch The mechanical stop switch is pre wired for your convenience with 10 AWG wire and battery terminal connections The wire configuration is explained in the diagram below fig 1 Place the corresponding wires red black blue from the mechanical stop switch into the MPPT input terminals This should match the similar colored wires from your Turbine Your Turbine and stop switch share input terminals on the MPPT This provides a parallel connection Test the connection of your mechanical stop switch at the point of initial installation Push the brake ON You should see the Turbine stop its rotation Continue to apply this brake during the remainder of your installation Should the Turbine continue to spin check your terminal connections Do not approach the Turbine without activation of this mechanical stop switch under any circumstance Notes e It is not necessary to apply MPPT brake during Wind Turbine activation of the mechanical stop switch e It is strongly advised to test both mechanical and MPPT stop switch periodically e Your mechanical stop switch is pre wired with 10 AWG wire this should not be altered e The mechanical stop switch should be
20. ur 1500 Watt Wind Turbine is not designed for rooftop applications a Turbulence is increased due to a roof pitch and up drafting which can lower consistent stable wind flow b The Sunforce Pole Mount Kit comes with guyed wires which require embedding in soil Sunforce does not endorse any roof mount kits c Any turbine will produce vibration which in turn could damage the structural integrity of a roof B Distance from MPPT controller and battery bank C Any local zoning restrictions D Clearance of power lines Wind Speed EE T Health area for wind turbine T 22 feet 7m e os Aljaua puwmmno 2 MODEL AND SPECIFICATION TABLE 2 1 Specification Table Model 1500W Turbine Rated Speed 14 m s 31 3mph 45 9 ft s Rated Power 1500W Voltage from MPPT 24V Rotor Diameter 1 7 m 5 58ft Start up Wind Speed gt 1 m s X The mechanical stop switch should be turned on when the wind speed is upwards 40 MPH 65 KMH X Survival wind speed means that the Wind Turbine will survive 134 2 MPH when the mechanical stop switch is turned on Exceeding this stated wind speed can result in Wind Turbine failure 2 2 Performance specifications The following power curve shows the performance you should expect from your Wind Turbine During smooth steady wind speed you can expect to see output resembling the curve illustrated below To convert between power and current use the following formula
21. ust include the following information a Description of alleged defect b How the Wind Turbine was being used c Serial d The original purchase date e Name phone address of party requesting warranty Within 2 to 3 business days the manufacturer will provide the customer with an RA and will direct the customer to location where the product is to be returned Once an RA has been issued the customer has 30 days to return the product Failure to deliver the product within the 30 days results in the RA as no longer being valid and a new RA must be issued Manufacturer is under no obligation to accept any product that is returned to them without a proper RA Contact information Info sunforceproducts com Tel 1 888 478 6435 Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS LOST PROFITS LOST DATA OR INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE RESULTING FROM THE DEFECT REPAIR REPLACEMENT SHIPMENT OR OTHERWISE EVEN IF THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATE OR SUPPLIER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE 24 APPENDIX A Your Turbine in its Environment Wind Speed A i 3 Avg Wind Speed knot h 1 Light air 1 3 Light breeze 4 6 7 10 Gentle bre
22. y six months Caution 1 Do not go near the Wind Turbine during operation Caution 2 The blades are sharp Please handle with care e Check blades for superficial damage Replace blades if damaged It is important to not use blades that are damaged as you will lose overall balance resulting in a decrease in efficiency Should you notice damage to the blades you must replace all 3 The blades are balanced as sets e Check the blade bolts and the hub nut for tightness e Check nosecone for cracks and tighten nuts e Wipe any excess dirt build up from the blades e Check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight and free from corrosion e Check the voltage of your battery bank with a Multi meter and clean the terminals e We suggest replacing the blades every five years for optimal performance 7 FAQS 1 How does the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine control power and RPM in high winds Your Turbine s operation will be halted to reduce the risk of damage due to overcharge and over spin of the rotor blades This process of braking is handled internally through your Turbine electronics 2 What is the maximum wind speed the 1500 Watt Wind Turbine will survive and do need to take it down in a storm Your Wind Turbine is designed to operate in most climatic conditions Should you expect or experience winds of 150MPH upwards please turn off the MPPT controller which will in turn manually apply the braking system to protect from any over
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