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400 WATT WIND TURBINE User`s Manual

1. Wind Turbine possibly brakes in extreme weather conditions Wind Speed Operating Environment A Operating Temperature 4 F 20 C 122 F 50 C B Operating Humidity lt 80 C Average Wind Speed lt 34MPH lt 15 m s or lt 54KMH D Max Peak Wind Speed lt 45MPH lt 20m s lt 70KMH Health area for wind turbine E Elevation lt 1000m iom F Applicable Installation Height 8 85ft 33ft 2 7m 10m 7m 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 3 The rooftop may not be the best place for your Wind Turbine Here are three reasons a he flow is more turbulent above the rooftop and leads to the low wind power availability b The stress the pole kit sustains varies in rooftop constructions The evaluation and stability cannot be guaranteed c The slight noise and vibration still affect sleep for some sensitive people and animals 4 Check the battery health periodically The abnormal battery and improper connection will cause over spin issues The Wind Turbine s operation should be halted to reduce the risk of damage due to over spin of the rotor blades 5 Survival wind speed means that the wind turbine will survive 110 MPH 180 KMH when the brake is manually activated Exceeding this stated wind speed will result in wind turbine failure a
2. blades may be moving at velocities over 15 m s At this speed the 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 400W Turbine is equipped with sophisticated 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 below 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 400 Watt Wind Turbine s location Prior to the mounting of your 400 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 B Distance from Wind Turbine and battery bank C Any local zoning restrictions D Clearance of power lines In general terms the higher the tower the less obstruction to air flow leading to a more efficient charg
3. key and unilateral opening wrench Make sure that all of the bolts are secured with nuts o 11 Step 4 Fit the nose cone onto the hub properly Step 5 Final product diagram 5 Your 400 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 every 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 Check the blade bolts and the hub nut for tightness Check nosecone for cracks and tighten nuts Wipe any excess dirt build up from the blades Check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight and free from corrosion 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 6 FAQS 1 How does the 400 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 ove
4. 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 by other than manufacturer or without manufacturers prior written approval c Has been exposed to winds exceeding 134 MPH 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 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 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 THE
5. the electrical noise created 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 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 yellow wires turbine must not be connected to batteries 3 With the red and yellow 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 supplier or manufacturer 4 With your 400 Watt Wind Turbine connected to your battery bank use an electric hand drill to spin the rotor shaft 5 Below 300 RPM the rotor should spin freely without friction 6 At 300 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 or manufacturer Be aware your battery banks needs to be under 12V for this testing as the Turbine needs to read a charge 15 9 WARRANTY We warrant your product to be free from defects in material and or workmanship for a period of 1 year from original date of purchase Warranty coverage is extended only to customer original purchaser product proves defective during warranty period the manufacturer at its option will 1 Replace Wind Turbine with new or refurbished product 2 Correct reported
6. winds or any extreme conditions How to manually activate the brake Normal operation 30 Amp Meter Turbine Positive Red Lead Red Lead connect to the Positive terminal of battery Battery Yellow Lead Black Lead Yellow Lead brake cable Black Lead connect to the Negative terminal of battery Negative Step 1 Disconnect the Red lead from the positive terminal of a battery 30 Amp Meter Turbine Positive Battery Yellow Lead Black Lead Red Lead Negative Step 2 Connect the Red lead to the Yellow lead The turbine should be stopped immediately 30 Amp Meter WARNING Disconnect the Red lead from the battery before Turbine connecting to the Yellow lead Red Lead Battery f Yellow Tead Improper connection might damage your Black Lead wind turbine and cause dangers Negative 10 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE Step 1 Open box and ensure all parts are present Step 2 Install the wind turbine to your chosen tower not included and fasten the bolt securely by using the hex key The Yaw Shaft includes a rubber space to ensure the connection is secure Caution Owing to the base of the Turbine the outside diameter of the iron 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 3 Fasten the blades on the hub with nuts by using the hex
7. 400 WATT WIND TURBINE ves ec User s Manual Ver 2013 10 1 Table of Content L SAFETY E 3 1 1 MECHANICAL HAZ ANC E E 3 EECC AI E E E EE ETE 3 2 MODEL AND SPECIFICATION TAB LB 4 Aerei 4 2 2 SOC CIIIGATONS e 5 2 3 oystem prole CllOlTs hd puc md Rd E LEE 5 JS PACKAGE CONTEBNTS ii as rust eau e cus E M UM VOD see 6 1111 111 E 6 3 2 OVSICM VV IMINO DIAG FAINS mt 7 4 INSTALLATION PROCEDURE iinitan 11 5 MAINTENANCE REN 13 6 ile oe a 13 MuglielsiNL eic 15 9 WARRANTY 5 16 APPENDIX IMPORTANT SAFETY 5 18 APPENDIX B BEAUFORT WIND SCALE ons 19 APPENDIX C RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE 20 APPE
8. Distance System Voltage AWG Metric Wire Size mm 2 12V 10 5 5 J 20 30M 20 APPENDIX REGISTRATION FORM Serial No No Please fill out the following questions for further investigation 1 The wire used between the wind turbine and the battery AWG or metric wire size mm 2 The interval between the wind turbine and the battery ft or m 3 The battery capacity A Hr Photo If applicable
9. LE 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 17 APPENDIX IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read these instructions below before installing your Wind Turbine to ensure people and property against accidents Please also make sure it is set up under environmental and operating conditions 1 Locate your Wind Turbine in windy sites so as not to disturb neighbors and animals around The noise and vibration element cannot be got rid of even if Sunforce Wind Turbine offers the lowest noise than any others on the market The better location of your Wind Turbine requires avoiding personnel or animal activities within a 33 ft 10 m radius and human habitation and wildlife within a 66 ft 20 m radius 2 The height of installation should be 22 ft 7 m to 33 ft 10 m The wind speed below 22 ft 7 m constrained by the terrain is low and chaotic For example If winds in your area are more than 30 mph 13 4 m s the height of 7 m is recommended The higher the Wind Turbine stands more than 10 m the much stress your pole kit will sustain Also the
10. NDIX D REGISTRATION 21 1 SAFETY Your 400 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 3 Listen to your Turbine should you hear any mechanical noise maintenance may be required please contact The Customer Service 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 1 1 Mechanical Hazard Rotating blades present the most serious mechanical hazard The rotor blades are made of very strong thermoplastic At the tip the
11. SE 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 1 year from original date of purchase and request a return authorization RA number This RA must be issued before any product be returned All notifications must include the following information a Description of alleged defect b How the Wind Turbine was being used 16 Serial 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 customer to location where the product 15 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 Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL THE MANUFACTURER OR ITS AFFILIATES OR SUPPLIERS BE LIAB
12. e capacity The minimum recommended tower height is 30ft or 20ft above nearby obstructions as shown below Prevailing wind 20 feet 6 2 MODEL AND SPECIFICATION TABLE 2 1 Specification Table For the 400W turbine that operates on 0 15V output voltage we highly recommend using 12 AWG wire and maintaining a distance of 20m 66ft between turbine and the battery Using inappropriate wire gauge will result in a drastic increase in voltage Please activate the brake manually when the wind speed exceeds 30 MPH 48 The survival wind speed means the turbine can survive 110 MPH 180 KMH when the brake is manually activated Exceeding this stated wind speed will result in wind turbine failure and collapse 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 POWER VOLTAGE x AMPS 2 gt H 3 6 8 10 Wind speed m s 2 3 System protection Your turbine comes equipped with state of the art overcharge protection When the temperature of the turbine exceeds 80 C 176 F your turbine will automatically shut down and apply the braking system to your Wind Turbine to prevent damage High battery voltage protection 14 8V Over charging current protec
13. e 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 can locate tubing to make a tower Your 400 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 400 Watt Wind Turbine uses copper or tinned copper for the yaw wires 8 What battery should choose for my 400 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 12 volt systems 400 Amp hours Possible Battery Configurations suggested 12V VOLT BATTERIES IN PARALLEL d 14 9 Is lightning protection necessary You should ground your 400 Watt Wind Turbine Proper grounding illu
14. nd collapse 6 Reverse polarity will cause damage to your battery if not quickly remedied Your turbine is equipped with polarity protection a beeper to reduce the risk of damage Please check the wiring for polarity if you hear a beep sound after installation 18 APPENDIX BEAUFORT WIND SCALE Avg Wind Avg Wind Description Avg Wind Avg Wind Beaufort Speed Speed No Calm Speed m s Speed mi h knot h km h E 1 Gentle breeze 13 19 3 61 5 27 8 08 11 81 11 16 20 30 9 99 8 33 12 43 18 64 Moderate breeze 8 61 11 11 19 26 24 85 11 38 14 16 25 48 31 69 Moderate gale 28 33 52 62 14 45 17 22 32 81 38 53 otrong breeze 22 27 Fresh gale 34 40 63 75 17 5 20 83 39 15 46 60 2 6 12 51 3 6 0 47 is strongly advised to manually activate the brake during periods of high winds upwards of Beaufort 10 11 2 1 Wind Scale 7 Please refer to 3 2 System Wiring Diagrams for detailed information APPENDIX RECOMMENDED WIRE GAUGE To determine the wire size measure the distance from your turbine to the battery Be sure to include height of the tower A Distance System Voltage AWG Metric Wire Size mm A 12V 14 2 mm CC IN 0 10M B Distance System Voltage AWG Metric Wire Size mm 12V 12 3 5 R 10 20M C
15. rcharge and over spin of the rotor blades This process of braking is handled internally through your Turbines electronics 2 What is the maximum wind speed the 400 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 110 MPH upwards please manually activate the brake 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 wearing 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 400 Watt Wind Turbine be connected in reverse polarity to the battery without causing any damage Reverse polarity will cause damage to your battery if not quickly remedied Always double check any wiring to reduce the risk of reverse polarity Your turbine is equipped with polarity protection to reduce the risk of damage but it is still possible to degrade your wiring and cause damage to the overall system 13 5 Will it hurt my 400 Watt Wind Turbine to short circuit the output No the 400 Watt Wind Turbine is designed to be short circuited as a normal shutdown procedure by a fuse Th
16. strated below provides protection to individuals and equipment by eliminating the possibility of dangerous voltage Remember 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 10 What effect does radio interference have on my 400 Watt Wind Turbine The internal circuitry of the 400 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 400 Watt Wind Turbine have on radio transmissions The 400 Watt Wind Turbine normally does not affect radio transmitters Care should be taken however to route power lines from the 400 Watt Wind Turbine away from the power and antenna lines of a radio transmitter An old ham radio operator s trick is to twist positive and negative wires together to provide an even distribution of EMF noise across both wires which serves to cancel out
17. tion 20A Over speed protection lt 1200 rpm Overheat protection for generator 2 900 rpm and 70 sec 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 gauge We recommend these as the minimum wire sizes for optimal performance for the distance from your turbine to the battery Always use the largest gauge wires that are practical and affordable Local state and or national electrical codes take precedence over these general recommendations 12V Volt Systems AWG Metric Wire Size 0 10M 10 20M 20 30M 30 45M 45 75M 75 120M 14 2 12 3 5 mm 10 5 5 8 8 6 14 mm 4 22 mm 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the parts listed with the contents of the box and make sure that you have everything needed for assembly T oO Generator aM T Base j V Caution The edges of the blades are sharp Please handle with care 3 1 Parts List Name Quantity Generator integrated with Tail and Hub Blade Nose Cone Hex Screw M6XL45 Nut M6 Washer M6 Hex Screw M6XL30 Hex Key No 5 10mm Unilateral opening wrench Accessory Pack 3 2 System Wiring Diagrams There are multiple options to connect your Wind Turbine dependent on your power requirements and available components Single T
18. urbine installation DS 400 Wind Turbine Generator 30 Amp Meter Turbine Tower Positive Red Lead Black Lead Negative Yellow Lead NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system Multiple Turbine installation DS 400 Wind Turbine Generator 3 3 3 D o D al S 9 e 3 a gt D z O0 2 D 2 4 21 2 aM 2 a 9 Bel 9 5 D 2 D o 2 8 D gt ca i cma pat m 23 v gt o gt o gt Sis I gt 22 ie 2 01 5 501 5b 2 e o o 2 e 30Amp Meter n NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system Hybrid Solar Wind System 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 12 Solar Array DS 400 Wind en Turbine Generator 1 O _ Solar Charge Controller 30 Amp Meter Tower DC 2 BEN Positive Battery u Red Lead Black Lead Negative Yellow Lead NOTE Please refer to the recommended wire gauge table and select the appropriate wire size for your system IMPORTANT Please activate brake manually during period of high

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