Air Breeze Instruction Manual
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1. Fig 4 27 ft 8 3 m Tower Kit Fig 5 29 ft 8 8 m Tower Kit AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 11 4 1 3 45 ft 13 7 m Tower Kit Southwest Windpower part number 1 TWA 10 02 The 45 ft 13 7 m Tower Kit includes tower clamp guy wire assemblies and all necessary hardware and fasteners to erect a 45 ft tilt up tower using Schedule 40 steel pipe or tubing with an outside diameter of 1 875 inch See Fig 6 Note Anchors and pipe or tubing are not furnished with the kit so you have the flexibility to use the most appropriate components for the installation Fig 6 45 ft 13 7 m Tower Kit IMPORTANT User manuals for towers and tower kits are available online at www windenergy com Southwest Windpower recommends reviewing them to make an appropriate tower selection for your AIR wind turbine 12 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 4 1 4 Marine Tower Kit Southwest Windpower part number 1 TWA 20 02 Al The Marine lower Kit is specifically designed to aid mounting the turbine on a boat deck Kit includes powdercoated alu minum mast and stays vibration damping mounts and all necessary marine grade hardware to install the kit See Fig 7 Fig 7 Marine Tower Kit Five AIR Wind Turbine Wiring Options The recommended way to connect the turbine to your battery bank is to wire the turbine directly to its own set of battery posts This will allow the turbin2. 5 6 Batteries 19 5 7 Turbine Grounding 19 20 5 8 Tower Grounding 20 5 8 1 Electrodes Driven in Soil 20 6 INSTALLATION 21 6 1 Wire Connections 21 6 2 Mounting on Tower 22 6 3 Final Connections 22 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 5 Notes 6 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual AIR Breeze Technical Specifications Model AIR Breeze Weight 13 Ib 6 kg Rotor Diameter 46 in 1 17 m Start Up Wind Speed 6 mph 2 7 m s Kilowatt Hours month 38 kWh month 12 mph 5 4 m s avg wind speed Maximum Wind Speed 110 mph Rated Power 160 watts 9 28 mph 12 5 m s wind speed Operating Temperature Range AIR Breeze are certified under IEC requirements applying to the temperature range 14 F 10 C to 104 F 40 C Voltage Regulation Set Point factory setting 12 Volt Systems 14 1 Volts 24 Volt Systems 28 2 Volts 48 Volt Systems 56 4 Volts Regulator Adjustment Range 12 Volt Systems 18 6 to 17 0 Volts approximately 24 Volt Systems 27 2 to 34 0 Volts approximately 48 Volt Systems 54 4 to 68 0 Volts approximately Recommended Fuse Size 12 Volt Systems 20 amp slow blow 24 Volt Systems 10 amp slow blow 48 Volt Systems 5 amp slow blow Tower Loads Shaft Thrust 52 Ib 100 mph wind speed 230 N 45 m s Value does not include safety factor SWWP recommends safety factor of 1 5 24 5 in radius 61 cm 22 5 in B6 cm minimum safe pole lengt
3. 3 CMBP 1021 24 1 CIRCUIT amp RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY 48V 3 CMBP 1021 48 20 WIRE HARNESS POTENTIOMETER 3 CMBP 1033 02 1 21 O RING 3 CAOT 1002 1 22 MACHINED BODY AIR WHITE PAINT 3 CMBP 1000 04 1 23 BEARING 6007 2RS 3 CABR 1000 1 24 SNAP RING INTERNAL 69MM ZINC 3 CAOT 1067 1 25 SNAP RING 32MM STAINLESS STEEL 3 CAOT 1219 1 26 YAW ASSEMBLY PAINT WHITE 3 CMBP 1004 04 1 28 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 11 AIR Breeze Wind Turbine Limited Lifetime Warranty What is Covered Southwest Windpower Inc Southwest Windpower warrants the AIR Breeze Wind Turbine against defects in factory supplied materials and or factory work manship under normal authorized use consistent with the Wind Turbine s Owner s Manual except for the limitations set forth in this Limited Warranty How Long Coverage Lasts This Limited Lifetime Warranty begins on the following dates whichever occurs first i date of installation of the Wind Turbine or ii ninety 90 days after the date the original end user purchaser Customer purchased the Wind Turbine In order to be eligible for service under this Limited Lifetime Warranty the Customer MUST return the warranty registration document included with this Limited Lifetime War ranty within sixty 60 days of the start of the Warranty Period You may also visit www windenergy com to register your wind turbine on line Limited Lifetime Warranty is defined as the lifetime of the original
4. Southwest Windpower representa tives determine that the Wind Turbine requires service and that Customer s service request constitutes a valid claim under this Warranty Southwest Windpower will provide warranty service at Southwest Windpower s sole option either i through an authorized dealer with service to be performed at the servicer s location ii by sending replacement Wind Turbine or parts to the Customer or iii by providing the Customer with a Return Authorization RA number to authorize the Customer to ship the defective Wind Turbine or Wind Turbine parts to Southwest Windpower for service Any Wind Turbine part s requiring warranty repair shall be transported at the expense and risk of the party requiring warranty service including but not lim ited to proper packaging of the part s Southwest Windpower will return to sender any Wind Turbine and or part s that do not have a valid RA number Southwest Windpower will use all reasonable efforts repair replace the defective Wind Turbine and or part s Repaired or replaced wind turbines and replacement parts will be delivered to the Customer at Southwest Windpower s expense If a warranty claim is invalid for any reason Customer may be charged at Southwest Windpower s and or the authorized service dealer s then current rate for repair services per formed In such event the Customer will be informed of the repair charges for prior approval and upon approval will be charged fo
5. grade or if above ground must be protected from damage Bonding the grounding conductor to the electrode and to the tower may be accomplished by exothermic weld or by a listed mechanical connec tor Solder connections are not permitted Most local authorities require a minimum grounding conductor size of 6 AWG for copper and 4 AWG for aluminum if aluminum is permitted The grounding conductor may be buried directly or contained in conduit in either case it is important that it have no sharp bends to keep its induc tance low The accompanying figure depicts a typical tower grounding technique and the following sections of the NEC are listed for reference Tower Cable Clamp Grounding Conductor 6 AWG Min Must be secured and buried for protection Grounding Wire Clamp Grounding Rod 77 Existing Grade A AN d A T A Foundation L gue UT SC Fig 16 Tower Grounding 2005 NEC Section Article 250 52 item 5 Article 250 53 item A Article 250 58 item G Article 250 64 Article 250 66 item A Article 270 70 Topic Tower Grounding Tower Grounding Grounding Electrode Installation Grounding Conductor Routing and Placement Grounding Conductor Size Bonding of Grounding Conductor Six AIR wind turbine Installation The following are general guidelines for the installation of AIR wind tur bine Because each wind turbine installation is u
6. the turbine from the tower AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 21 Follow system wiring diagram and run wires to disconnect switch fuse or circuit breaker and ammeter If a stop switch is utilized highly recommended turn switch to OFF until all connections are completed 6 2 Mounting on Tower After wires are connected to the AIR wind turbine route the wires down the tower and slide the turbine yaw over tower top After the yaw is com pletely lowered onto tower top lift the yaw approximately 1 8 inch 3 mm to 1 4 inch 6 mm so that the only contact between the yaw and tower top is through the rubber isolation pad This will reduce noise and vibration transmission to the tower Once the yaw is positioned on the tower secure the yaw clamp screws us ing the supplied 5 32 inch hex key wrench Torque to 48 in Ibs 5 5 N m If blade hub assembly is not already installed on turbine it may be installed now Position the 5 8 18 nut in the hexagonal detent at the center of the hub Coat the shaft threads and blade hub bore with Tef Gel and spin the hub completely onto the turbine alternator shaft Fully tighten hub to 50 lb ft by inserting a 5 16 inch hex key wrench in the turbine alternator shaft and attempting to turn the shaft while holding the blades Snap the nosecone into position over the outside edges of the blade hub Make sure all three edges of the nosecone snap over the edge of the blade hub After installation tug on the nosecone
7. to make sure it is securely at tached Q IMPORTANT Tef Gel is a corrosion inhibitor and is especially important in marine applications 22 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 6 3 Final Connections Before making final connections to the batteries make sure circuit break ers and stop switch are in the OFF position Attach wires to battery red to positive battery terminal and black to negative battery terminal WARNING If the battery connections are reversed the AIR wind turbine s electronics will be damaged The polarity of the AIR wind turbine s wires may be checked by connecting a voltmeter to the wires and spinning the rotor by hand o Complete battery connections and switch on circuit breakers and stop switch When power is first switched on the wind turbine LED will come on for two seconds go off for two second and come on for four seconds This indicates the internal controller is functioning properly If there is avail able wind and you AIR wind turbine starts charging the batteries the LED remains illuminated The installation is now complete Seven AIR wind turbine Operation 7 1 Operational Summary Wind turbines operate by capturing the kinetic energy of moving air the wind They convert it to rotational motion to turn an alternator that produc es electrical power The electrical power must be regulated to a voltage to charge the system batteries and there must be a system to prevent over charging the
8. towers and tower kits are available online at www windenergy com Southwest Windpower recommends reviewing them to make an appropriate tower selection for your AIR wind turbine Fig 3 Tower Options 27 ft 8 3 m Tower or 29 ft 8 8 m Tower 10 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 4 1 Tower Options Southwest Windpower offers a number of tower choices for your AIR wind turbine The following section provides a summary of the available towers User manuals for the towers and tower kits are available online and you are encouraged to review them in order to make the most informed tower selection See Fig 3 45 ft 13 7 m Tower 4 1 1 27 ft 8 3 m Tower Kit 4 1 2 29 ft 8 8 m EZ Tower Southwest Windpower part number 1 TWA 10 01 Southwest Windpower part number 1 TWA 11 01 The 27 ft 8 3 m Tower Kit includes a tower clamp guy wire assembly The 29 ft 8 8 m EZ Tower is a complete kit that includes all materials required and all necessary hardware and fasteners to erect a 27 ft tilt up tower to assemble a 29 ft guy wire tilt up tower Anchors guy wire assemblies galva using Schedule 40 steel pipe or tubing with an outside diameter of nized steel tubing and all fasteners are included with the kit See Fig 5 1 875 inch See Fig 4 Note Anchors and pipe or tubing are not furnished with the kit so you have the flexibility to use the most appropriate components for the installation 29 EZ TOWER KIT
9. ASED UPON ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY RELATING TO THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS We further agree that this Limited Warranty may not be extended altered or waived except in writing signed by an authorized officer of Southwest Windpower ANY ACTION FOR BREACH HEREUNDER MUST BE COMMENCED WITHIN ONE YEAR AFTER THE CAUSE OF ACTION HAS AC CRUED Southwest Windpower shall be entitled to recover legal fees costs and expenses in defending and enforcing this Limited Warranty against Customer and others This Limited Warranty shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona without regard to conflicts of laws Air Breeze Owner s Manual 31 al P BREEZE Southwest Windpower Inc 1801 West Route 66 Flagstaff Arizona 86001 Toll Free Phone 866 805 9463 Phone 928 779 9463 Fax 928 779 1485 E mail infoQwindenergy com Web www windenergy com
10. Customer or up to one year after the product is no longer manufactured This Limited Lifetime war ranty applies to the wind turbine only provided the owner follows the maintenance procedures outlined in the owner s manual Should the product prove to be irrepa rable Southwest Windpower reserves the right to substitute an equivalent product if available This Limited Warranty extends to the original Customer and may not be transferred if the wind turbine is sold How to Register a Claim Against Warranty If a defect arises with regard to any Wind Turbine part and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period Customer s sole and exclusive remedy and the entire liability of Southwest Windpower its dealers suppliers and affiliates under this Limited Warranty is at Southwest Windpower s sole option either i to repair free of charge the defective part or ii exchange free of charge the defective part with a new or remanufactured part or wind turbine that is new or equivalent to new in performance and reliability and is at least functionally equivalent to the original wind turbine part Repaired or exchanged wind turbine parts will be warranted for the remainder of the Warranty Period If you experience any problem with your AIR Breeze Wind Turbine please contact an authorized service dealer or Southwest Windpower directly Retain all informa tion and documents until the problem is resolved Your authorized service dealer can provide you
11. EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES REMEDIES AND CONDITIONS WHETHER ORAL WRITTEN STATUTORY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED AS PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WAR RANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE MERCHANTABILITY NON IN FRINGEMENT AND WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS IF SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES THEN TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY If you use your Wind Turbine primarily for business or commercial purposes then these implied warranties do not apply 30 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual and Southwest Windpower completely disclaims them to the extent allowed by law Note some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you Southwest Windpower does not grant to any person or entity including its field representatives dealers or distribu tors the authority to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with your Wind Turbine Limitation of Liability EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER O
12. IN Green Lead oo oo Turbine Ground 9 og Turbine Ground 9 olo Turbine Ground 2 5 2 5 EO 2 5 ZIO 2 5 o9 ale IK 29 EIE ale ay cg gz ag 9 ag 29 gle Fuse pi EI Fuse p Zo Fuse Sa l stop or gt 8 stop or 5 stop ei Ground 5 2 switch Breaker 5 2 Switch Breaker 5 2 switch Breaker z Lo Lo Ke an ak f N Fuse c Amp GE Meter AN Battery 2 Battery Bank H Fig 12 Multiple AIR wind turbine Wiring Ground Tl Rod 16 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 5 3 Wire Size All electrical systems lose energy due to resistance in conductors the wires We recommend these as the minimum wire sizes for optimal performance use the largest wires that are practical and affordable Local state and na tional electrical codes have precedence over these recommendations and Resistance losses will also increase with increasing current therefore if must be followed to ensure the safety of your system yours is a high wind site it may be worthwhile to go with a larger size wire to take advantage of the greater power production potential of your site Large wires have less resistance but can be considerably more costly Note Wiring Resistance and Regulation Depending on your exact system configuration including other charging Sources in your system wiring resistance may affect the regulation set point of the turbine Higher wiring resistance smaller wires will tend to lower The followi T id 15 the voltage at which the
13. R ITS AFFILIATES SUPPLIERS DEAL ERS DIRECTORS OFFICERS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS THE RELEASED PARTIES BE LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR EVEN IF SUCH RELEASED PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE ANY DIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULT ING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR CONDITION OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY OR FORM OF ACTION WHETHER IN CONTRACT TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY LOSS OF USE INTERRUPTION OF OR LOSS OF BUSINESS LOST OF ACTUAL OR ANTICIPATED PROFITS INCLUDING LOSS OF PROFITS ON CONTRACTS LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF THE USE OF MONEY LOSS OF ANTICIPATED SAVINGS LOSS OF OPPORTUNITY LOSS OF GOODWILL LOSS OF REPUTATION LOSS OF DAMAGE TO OR CORRUPTION OF DATA OR ANY INDIRECT OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES HOWEVER CAUSED INCLUDING THE REPLACE MENT OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY BODILY INJURY OR DEATH Note some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so these limitations may not apply to you The total cumulative liability to Customer from all causes of action and all theories of liability will be limited to and will not exceed the purchase price of the Wind Turbine paid by Customer Product Changes Southwest Windpower reserves the right to make changes improvements or additions to its products in the future without incurring obligations to make such changes improvement
14. aker should be placed between the switch and the batteries Recommended Sizes for Circuit Breakers or Slow Blow Fuses e 12 volt model 20 amps DC part number 3 ELOT 1 1477 03 e 24 volt model 10 amps DC part number 3 ELOT 1 1477 02 e 48 volt model 5 amps DC part number S3 ELOT 1 147 01 Circuit Breakers are available from Southwest Windpower Part numbers are listed above AMPERES Fig 15 Circuit Breaker Fig 16 Ammeter Amp Meter PN 2 ARAC 102 While not necessary an ammeter sometimes called an Amp Meter is an excellent addition to any system The Amp Meter allows you to monitor the current output of your turbine Place it in between your turbine and the bat tery on the positive lead It will give you instantaneous readings of output in amps 5 6 Batteries There are many battery choices available flooded lead acid absorbed glass mat AGM gel cell and NiCad The type of battery utilized will de pend largely on the battery bank location and cost For battery installations where fumes can be safely ventilated and the potential for acid leakage accommodated the flooded lead acid battery is typically the most economi cal choice Minimum recommended battery bank size 12 volt systems 400 Amp hours 24 volt systems 200 Amp hours 48 volt systems 200 Amp hours There are several informative web sites with battery information in
15. amage caused by overload surges use with any unsuitable power source voltage irregu larities or utility system failures that enter the Wind Turbine through the output side iv damage caused by acts of God including flood fire earthquake lightning hail damage flying debris wind speeds in excess of 120 mph tornadoes hurricanes or other cyclonic windstorms misuse negligence accident abuse or vandalism v damage due to a failure to service and maintain and or operate the Wind Turbine in accordance with its Owner s Manual or provided instructions vi a Wind Turbine or any of its parts that has been modified to alter functionality or capability without the written permission of Southwest Windpower vii any Wind Turbine part whose serial number has been removed or defaced viii damage or loss to any items or products not manufactured by Southwest Windpower that are connected to powered by or otherwise attached to the Wind Turbine ix Any expenses incurred from travel to and from the repair location troubleshooting diagnostic and repair services equipment expenses or x Damage due improper installation of the Wind Turbine that is not in accordance to the owner s manual or xi use of the wind turbine in wind regimes with an annual average of 18 mph 8 m s or greater Disclaimer of Warranty This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state TO THE
16. amily and thank you for investing in the future of wind energy with a Southwest Windpower AIR wind turbine Sincerely Southwest Windpower Enter the serial and model numbers below Serial Number Model Number A AIR AIR 403 AIR X AIR Wind Module are trademarks of Southwest Windpower 2011 Southwest Windpower Inc AIR Breeze Installation Manual Document No 3 CMLT 1333 Revision A AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 3 One Important Safety Instructions READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE ASSEMBLING INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR AIR BREEZE 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important instructions that must be followed during assembly installation and maintenance 2 Read understand and respect all warnings 3 Do not install AIR wind turbines on a windy day 4 f unusual noise or operation is experienced turn off machine and contact authorized service personnel 5 During assembly and installation properly torque all fasteners 6 Use only proper grounding techniques as established by the NEC 7 Properly complete the Warranty Registration Card or register your product on line 8 AIR wind turbines must be installed in accordance with this manual and local and national building codes Failure to comply with this manual and local codes may affect and possibly void your warranty 9 Rotating blades are a serious mechanical hazard Install AIR wind turbines so no one ca
17. batteries and resume charging as the battery voltage drops A means to protect the wind turbine from extreme wind damage must also be provided The AIR wind turbine accomplishes all these goals by incorporating a three phase brushless permanent magnet alternator and microproces sor controlled electronics to optimize its power production capability The microprocessor continuously adjusts the loading of the alternator to keep the turbine operating efficiently in most wind regimes The result high power production high blade efficiency and lower blade noise 7 2 Operating Modes Charging When the AIR wind turbine is connected to the batteries with the voltage below the set point the blades spin in response to the wind The blades continue to spin unless the batteries are fully charged or the wind is excessively high The AIR wind turbine features dynamic software allowing it to continue to generate energy up to 50 mph 22 m s howev er under these conditions the turbine blades will drop in speed to control heat build up Note that the AIR wind turbine requires a minimum battery bank volt age approximately 10 5 volts on a 12 volt system or the controller will behave as if an open circuit condition exists Refer to Open Circuit Free Spinning section When charging the batteries the AIR wind turbine LED will be continuously illuminated Regulation As the AIR wind turbine produces power and the battery volt age rises to the r
18. be resistance on the rotor shaft and the LED should turn on If the shaft is cogging difficult to rotate contact your turbine dealer or Southwest Windpower Be sure your battery voltage is not high enough to activate the regulation mode during this test Ten AIR wind turbine AIR BREEZE Exploded Views 8 Parts List AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 27 NO DESCRIPTION PART NUMBER QTY 1 NOSE CONE WHITE 3 CMBP 2015 02 1 2 JAM NUT 5 8 18 SS 3 HDNT 912 1 3 SCREW SOCKET HEAD 1 4 20 X 1 3 8 SS 3 HDBT 1024 007 3 4 WASHER FLAT 1 4 SS 3 HDWA 919 3 5 MACHINED HUB AIR ANODIZED 3 CMBP 2016 02 1 6 BLADE BLACK 3 CMBP 2017 03 3 7 NUT NYLOCK SAE SS 1 4 20 3 HDNT 102 10 3 8 SCREW SOCKET HEAD 10 24 X 1 1 2 3 HDBT 1000 577 3 9 MACHINED FACE AIR PAINT WHITE 3 CMBP 1003 01 1 10 SNAP RING 44MM INTERNAL 3 CAOT 1005 1 11 BEARING 6203 RLBZD SEALED SHIELDED 3 CABR 1002 1 12 WASHER WAVE SPRING 3 CAOT 1012 2 13 SPACER BEARING 3 CAOT 1010 1 14 BEARING 6203 ZZ SHIELDED 3 CABR 1001 1 15 ISOLATOR STATOR 3 CMBP 1341 1 STATOR 16 AWG 17 TURNS 3 CMBP 1019 02 16 STATOR 18 AWG 34 TURNS 3 CMBP 1019 03 1 STATOR 21 AWG 60 TURNS 3 CMBP 1019 05 17 ROTOR HP 3 CMBP 1313 1 18 SCREW TAPTITE 8 32 X 1 3 HDBT 9000 2 CIRCUIT amp RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY 12V 3 CMBP 1021 12 19 CIRCUIT amp RECTIFIER ASSEMBLY 24V
19. bine from the battery and then shorts the positive and negative wires In very strong winds the blades may rotate slowly even with the switch activated No Load Operation Open Circuit Free Spinning The AIR wind tur bine will spin freely if disconnected from an electrical load This results in a cycle of rapid blade speed followed by rapid braking this mode of operation may accelerate wear of the turbine and is also non productive To turn the AIR wind turbine off for short periods of time Southwest Windpower recommends using a properly installed switch If your AIR wind turbine will be shut down for an extended period of time Southwest Windpower recommends lowering the turbine completely or securing the blades to prevent rotation AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 23 7 3 Voltage Regulation The AIR wind turbine continually monitors the battery voltage and com pares it to the voltage regulation set point Refer to specifications for volt age regulation set points The voltage regulation set points are factory set to the values listed in the specifications These values may be adjusted to suit individual applications When the voltage regulation set point is achieved The AIR wind turbine enters regulation mode effectively switching off and waiting for the battery voltage to drop to the cut in voltage The cut in voltage is slightly lower than the voltage regulation set point The difference between the two values is referred to as hystere
20. cluding www batterycouncil org www windsun com Batteries Battery_FAQ htm IMPORTANT Never use automotive batteries or any battery other than a deep cycle battery 5 7 Turbine Grounding Proper grounding of the AIR wind turbine provides protection to individuals and equipment by eliminating the possibility of dangerous voltage potentials There are two aspects to grounding any electrical system grounding one of the conductors of the electrical system and grounding all metal structures in the system that may have a voltage potential caused by an electrical failure In a typical AIR wind turbine installation grounding one of the conductors is accomplished by connecting the AIR wind turbine negative black conductor to an earth ground close to the battery bank Installation and connection to grounding rods is described in the following section on Tower Grounding Grounding the metal structures in the system typically this includes the tower and turbine is accomplished by connecting the structures together using conductors of the same size as the positive and negative conductors and then routing a conductor to an earth ground AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 19 The following section 5 8 describes grounding the tower in detail To ground the AIR wind turbine body connect the AIR wind turbine ground green conductor to the tower ground rod Alternately the ground green conductor may be connected to the negativ
21. e black conductor in which case it will be grounded through the battery bank ground rod Refer to figures 9 through 12 Note that all system grounds should be connected using conductors of the same size as the positive and negative wires If you choose to not set up an earth ground system not required for systems under 50 volts the AIR wind turbine green and black conductors MUST be connected to each other or severe damage to AIR wind turbine may result and void your warranty Southwest Windpower strongly recommends that boat installations be grounded according to American Boat and Yacht Council recommenda tions There are special grounding requirements for boats in particular boats that connect to shore AC power that MUST be observed or a serious shock hazard may result Contact the American Boat and Yacht Council at 410 990 4460 or visit their website at www abyc com 5 8 Tower Grounding Fig 16 Every wind turbine and turbine tower should be grounded at the tower base even though the system may be grounded at the battery bank or service panel by means of the yaw ground lead Grounding the tower at its base may prevent shocks to persons touching the tower due to lightning or electrical faults The following sections are provided as a guide to properly grounding the tower and should not be considered completely comprehensive You are encouraged to reference the National Electrical Code NEC and local building and zoning regula
22. e to operate independently The AIR wind turbine s internal regulator will monitor the battery and maintain the charge as necessary Figs 9 and 10 represent typical single turbine installa tions Fig 10 includes an up tower junction box for UL Underwriters Laboratory compliance Contact Southwest Windpower for more information about this configuration TIP Wire turbine directly to battery bank to its own set of battery posts Amp Meter User Power Center Junction R Box Battery Fuse or Stop Disconnect Breaker switch oo Sk o Turbine Positive AIR Wind Turbine Generator Tower Ground o Red Lead Turbine Ground EA RE Hoe Chassis Ground oe Turbine Negative Black Lead Battery Bank Fig 9 Single Turbine Installation Ground Rod Green Lead II Earth Ground AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 13 Fig 10 represents a system with an Up Tower Junction Box The junction box may be installed close to the top of the tower to ease installing a Lightning Arrestor or it may be mounted close to the tower base and incorporate the stop switch Typically installing the box will require drilling holes in the tower to install the box be careful not to compromise the tower strength Amp User Power Meter Center Junction jem Box Battery Fuse or Stop Disconnect Breaker Switch o o afr Tu
23. eck to see that your tower is plumb A leaning tower will decrease energy production Every five years e Replace the blades regardless of their condition While UV inhibitors are built into the material the sun will eventually break down and erode the composite material A new set of blades will enhance safety and improve performance Every seven years e Replace the circuit board Some components on the Circuit Board re quire periodic replacement due to stress from temperature and voltage fluctuations seen under normal operating conditions e While in the process of changing the circuit board SWWP recommends checking the condition of the brushes and slip rings With the turbine open and the yaw shaft removed observe the brushes and slip rings for grooving or other signs of wear AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 25 Nine AIR Wind Turbine Trouble Shooting Three quick bench tests can verify if your AIR wind turbine is working cor rectly Test 1 does not require any equipment For tests 2 and 3 you will need a battery bank and a power drill TEST 1 1 Remove the blade hub assembly from the turbine and place in a safe location Replace the rotor hub nut on the rotor shaft 2 Attempt to quickly spin the rotor shaft with your fingers while connect ing and disconnecting the red and black wires turbine must not be connected to batteries A second person may be helpful to perform this test 3 With the red and black wires connec
24. egulation set point voltage the AIR wind turbine will go into regulation At that point it stops producing power and the blade rpm will lower dramatically almost stopping The AIR wind turbine will remain in regulation until the battery voltage drops slightly below the regulation set point this is often referred to as the cut in voltage When the cut in voltage is reached the blades will resume spinning in response to the available wind Regulation mode is indicated by the AIR wind turbine LED blinking at a rate of approximately once a second Over Speed Protection In gusty or continually high winds over 50 mph 22 m s the AIR wind turbine will enter a protection mode where the blades come to a near stop The turbine keeps the blades stopped for 30 seconds and then allows the blades to begin spinning If the AIR wind turbine senses high or gusty wind speeds are still present it will repeat the cycle until the wind speeds drop below 50 mph 22 m s Over speed protection is stressful on the AIR wind turbine Southwest Windpower recommends taking measures to protect your wind turbine in excessively high wind situations The AIR wind turbine s LED will blink quickly approximately 10 times per second when in over speed protection Braking Mode The AIR wind turbine may be placed in braking mode by directly shorting the turbine positive and negative wires together or by the use of a stop switch The stop switch first disconnects the tur
25. el eve OWNER S MANUAL Installation Operation Maintenance Southwest Windpower Inc 1801 West Route 66 Flagstaff Arizona 86001 EGR MARI N E bee Toll Free Phone 866 805 9463 Phone 928 779 9463 Fax 928 779 1485 www windenergy com MADE IN THE U SA October 2011 Southwest Windpower Inc All Rights Reserved Southwest Windpower Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to our family Dear AIR Breeze Owner Thank you for your purchase of AIR wind turbine You have purchased the most advanced battery charging wind turbine in the world We believe you will find it easy to install your AIR wind turbine and are confident you will experience years of dependable service from it Before going any further please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card or register on line at wwww windenergy com log in and create an account to proceed with registration The Lifetime warranty is effective only after the product has been registered Note Southwest Windpower does not sell or distribute your personal information to any third party We understand and respect your privacy If you have any questions or comments we would like to hear from you Please call during working hours Monday Friday 8 00am to 5 00 pm Arizona Standard Time Our numbers are 928 779 9463 toll free 866 805 9463 You can also access technical questions at www windenergy com support technical support air support Again welcome to our f
26. esigned to work with solar panels are not suitable for use with the AIR wind turbine These controllers disconnect the solar panels or in this case the AIR wind turbine from the battery bank when the batter ies are charged allowing the AIR wind turbine to spin free which is not recommended X E Eight AIR Wind Turbine Maintenance Although your AIR wind turbine has been designed to run for long periods of time with minimal maintenance a device containing moving parts must be maintained from time to time in order to ensure maximum performance and reliability As part of complying with the conditions of the Limited Life time Warranty please adhere to the below O CAUTION Never approach the turbine during operation J After one month and every six months thereafter e Check blades for chips or nicks Replace blades if damaged Do not operate the turbine with chipped or unbalanced blades This will cause severe wear damage and possible failure Operating the wind turbine with unbalanced blades may void your warranty Do not install individual blades as they are balanced as a set e Check blade bolts and hub nut for proper tightness Refer to page 7 for proper specifications Check nosecone for any cracks and proper fit e Wash off any built up dirt or debris from the blades This will ensure optimal performance Check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight and free from corrosion e Ch
27. h above obstructions AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 7 Two AIR Turbine Assembly Your AIR wind turbine is delivered partially assembled Assembly requires mounting the blades on the blade hub securing the hub to the turbine body and installing the nosecone on the blade hub The necessary hex key Allen wrenches are furnished with your AIR wind turbine Torque Specifications Blade to hub screw 1 4 20 x 1 375 socket head screw 72 in lb 8 0 Nm Hub to rotor nut 5 8 18 40 Ib ft 65 Nm Yaw clamp bolts M5 0 8 x 35 mm 48 in lb 5 5 N m Start the assembly by mounting the blades Item1 to the blade hub as shown in Fig 1 Place a nylock nut Item 4 in the hexagonal detent on the back of the blade hub while positioning the blade on the hub The blades must be tilted into position on the hub and can only be installed in one orientation Place a washer Item 9 on a 1 4 20 socket head screw Item 3 Tighten the screw to 72 in lb 8 0 N m Repeat for the remaining two blades Nylock nuts may only be used one time replace after each use GD IMPORTANT Tef Gel is a corrosion inhibitor and is especially important in marine applications If your AIR wind turbine is to be installed on a tilt up tower mount the blade hub assembly to the turbine now Coat the alternator rotor shaft threads and blade hub bore with Tef Gel and slide the hub onto the shaft Start the 5 8 18 hub nut on shaft threads and spin the h
28. k This is particularly true if the wire lengths connecting each turbine to the bus vary by distance or wire gauge The AIR wind turbine s internal voltage regulator cannot be completely turned off however by setting the voltage regulation set point to its high est value potentiometer turned completely clockwise the AIR wind tur bine s internal regulator may be virtually eliminated from the battery charg ing system If a charge controller other than the AIR wind turbine internal controller is utilized it must be a diversion style regulator A diversion style regulator charges the batteries and as the batteries become charged the excess power is diverted to a resistive load This technique allows for the capture of full turbine power even after the batteries are charged Do not use a pulse width modulated PWM or shunt style controller the AIR wind turbine is not designed to work with these types of controllers Additionally most controllers designed to work with solar panels are not suitable for use with the AIR wind turbine These controllers disconnect the solar panels or in this case the AIR wind turbine from the battery bank when the batteries are charged allowing the AIR wind turbine to spin free which is not recommended CAUTION Do not use a pulse width modulated PWM or shunt C style controller the AIR wind turbine is not designed to work with these types of controllers Additionally most controllers d
29. n come into contact with blades 10 Observe wire size and fuse recommendations listed in the Wiring Section of this manual 4 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual In this manual you will see the following icons 6 IMPORTANT Indicates instruction or advice that is critical for correct assembly or operation Damage to equipment may result if not heeded O TIP Indicates instruction or advice that may simplify or ease task or operation WARNING Indicates risk of severe Q injury or death or possible severe damage to equipment proceed with caution and follow instructions MARINE USE Specific to Marine Use Contents 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 4 7 AIR WIND TURBINE OPERATION 23 25 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 7 1 Operational Summary 23 2 TURBINE ASSEMBLY 8 7 2 Operating Modes 23 3 SITING 9 7 3 Voltage Regulation 24 4 TOWERS 10 7 3 1 Adjusting Regulation Voltage 24 4 1 Tower Options 10 7 3 2 Using an Alternate Charge Controller 24 25 4 1 1 27 ft 8 3 m Tower Kit 11 8 MAINTENANCE 25 4 1 2 29 ft 8 8 m Tower Kit 11 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING 26 4 1 3 45 ft 13 7 m Tower Kit 12 10 EXPLODED VIEWS amp PARTS LIST 27 28 4 1 4 Marine Tower Kit 12 11 WARRANTY 29 5 WIRING OPTIONS 13 14 5 1 Hybrid System Wiring 15 5 2 Multiple AIR wind turbine Wiring 16 5 3 Wire Size 17 18 5 4 Stop Switch 18 5 5 Fuses Circuit Breakers Ammeter 19
30. nique specific step by step installation instructions cannot be provided However before attempting final installation the following basic steps should be completed Completely review AIR Breeze Owner s Manual Assemble AIR wind turbine Blades and hub may be left off depending on tower type see Section 2 0 Turbine Assembly Select tower and tower site and install tower See Sections 3 0 and 4 0 Determine wire size See Section 5 3 Design system including batteries switches circuit breakers and ammeter Draw wiring diagram Obtain required components batteries switches circuit breakers wire tools etc Once these steps are completed final assembly is fairly simple and consists primarily of making good electrical connections according to the wiring dia gram and mounting your AIR wind turbine on the tower 6 1 Wire Connections to AIR wind turbine C WARNING Do not connect wires to batteries until all electrical connections are completed Connect wire leads from AIR wind turbine to wires to be run down the tower using split bolt or solder connectors Follow good practice and use color coded wires red for battery positive black for battery negative and green for earth ground Wires must be sized based on turbine to battery bank distance Refer to Section 5 Insulate connections with heat shrink tubing or good quality electrical tape Leave sufficient service loop in the wires to ac commodate removal of
31. olts 54 4 68 0 Volts 48 Volt 2 24 Volts Adjustment ranges are approximate actual ranges may be greater CAUTION Increasing the voltage regulation set point above the initial fac Q tory setting will NOT increase the power output of the AIR wind turbine This adjustment changes the point at which the turbine stops charging the batteries By setting the voltage too high you may increase the probability of overcharg ing and damaging the batteries Turn clockwise to increase voltage counter clockwise to decrease voltage 7 3 2 Using an Alternate Charge Controller There are some conditions under which the AIR wind turbine s internal regu lator is not appropriate as the primary regulator These conditions include Systems where battery temperature varies widely Battery charge efficiency varies in extreme temperatures If these condi tions exist an external regulator with a temperature compensation sensor should be used to optimize the charge rate There are several regulators available that adjust the charge rate based on ambient battery temperature Batteries that are extremely sensitive to charge voltage Follow the recommendations of the battery manufacturer For most bat tery systems the AIR wind turbine internal voltage regulator is completely adequate Multiple turbines with a bus system Multiple turbine installations will typically function best using a single volt age regulator close to the battery ban
32. r is sufficient for most systems but it should not be used in applications where a code compliant switch is necessary NOTE The center post must be positive from the turbine Outside posts can be swapped as Ser Te E WIRE EN battery positive or battery db turbine negative TURBINE FUSE STOP SWITCH MARINE USE n A Stop Switch is sa standard equip ment with the AIR Breeze BATTERY 18 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual Fig 13 Stop Switch Wiring Stop Switch Assembly 1 Use either the rubber sleeved nut or the knurled nut but do not use both 2 Drill 12 mm 0 4725 in hole in panel 3 The backing jam nut may be adjusted to allow the switch to mount flush with the panel 4 No larger then 8 gauge wire should be connected directly to switch Short lengths inches of 8 gauge wire may be used as a transition to larger gauge wire Eye connectors are recommended 5 Large gauge wire should be supported The switch terminals are not to bear the weight of the wire 5 5 Fuses Circuit Breakers and Ammeter AIR wind turbine s are capable of producing high amperages As with all electrical installations you must protect each of your turbines with a fuse or circuit breaker Wire your AIR wind turbine with an appropriate size slow blow fuse or circuit breaker between it and the batteries Refer to installation figures at the start of Section 5 If a stop switch is used the fuse or circuit bre
33. r of 0 30 ft 30 ft 60 ft 60 ft 90 ft 90 ft 150 ft 150 ft 190 ft 190 ft 250 ft 250 ft 310 ft 310 ft 390 ft 390 ft 500 ft Turbines 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 14 2 5 mm 19 4 mm 10 6 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 50 mm 4 10 mm 4 90 mm 2 90 mm ES 12 4 mm 8 10mm 6 16mm 4 25mm 4 25mm 2 85mm2 9 35 mm 1 50mm 0 50 mm 3 10 6mm 8 0mm 6 16mw 4 2bmm 2 35mm 2 35mm 1 50mm 0 50mm 00 10 mm AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 17 48 Volt Systems AWG Metric Wire Size mm Number of Turbines 0 90 ft 0 27 m 90 250 ft 27 76 m 250 310 ft 76 95 m 310 500 ft 95 152 m 001 14 25 mm 12 4 mm 10 6 mm 8 10 mm a 12 4 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 25 mm a 10 6 mm 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 25 mm 5 4 Stop Switch Southwest Windpower part number 2 ARAC 101 Southwest Windpower recommends the use of a stop switch to provide a convenient method for shutting down your AIR wind turbine A switch is sup plied with each AIR Breeze wind turbine as standard equipment Install and wire the switch as shown in Fig 13 A break then make switch must be used The switch first disconnects the battery and then shorts the turbine output wires together causing the turbine to stop spinning in high winds the blades may spin slowly Shorting the turbine does not cause any damage or additional wear on the unit The stop switch model offered by Southwest Windpowe
34. r the approved repairs and return freight If the Customer refuses to approve repair charges return freight charges may apply When a Wind Turbine part is replaced for a new or remanufactured part such new or remanufactured part becomes Customer s property and the replaced part becomes Southwest Windpower s property Customer property remaining at Southwest Windpower s repair facilities for more than thirty 90 days without required Customer approval of return freight charges becomes the prop erty of Southwest Windpower Limitations Southwest Windpower does not warrant that the operation of the Wind Turbine will be uninterrupted nor does this Limited Warranty guarantee specific performance or AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 29 AIR Breeze Wind Turbine Limited Lifetime Warranty continued energy production under any conditions This Limited Warranty does not apply to claims arising from installation of your AIR Breeze Wind Turbine at improper or deficient site locations This Limited Warranty does not cover any part that was not manufactured by Southwest Windpower nor does it cover the costs of any repairs or adjustments to your Wind Turbine that might be needed because of the use of non Southwest Windpower parts components equipment or materials This Limited Warranty does not apply to i consumable parts such as batteries ii cosmetic damage including scratches or dents unless such damage compromises the product s function iii d
35. rbine Positive AIR Wind Turbine Generator i Lightning Arrestor d Tower Turbine Ground Turbine Negative Battery Bank 14 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual Earth Ground Green Lead T Earth Ground Single Turbine Installation with Up Tower Junction Box 5 1 Hybrid System Wiring Fig 11 represents a typical hybrid system with solar panels Some charg ing sources solar panels fuel powered generators additional wind generators etc connected to the same system may cause interference with the AIR wind turbine internal electronics and result in pre regulation The interfer ence will not harm the turbine it will just cause it to spin slowly as if braked or it may stop the turbine If this occurs test for possible interference by discon necting the other charging sources to determine the possible cause If pos sible wire the turbine and PV panels to their own set of battery posts O TIP In this figure the AIR wind turbine internal regulator is used A diversion type external regula tor could also have been used 6 TIP Voltage pre regulation may be prevented by increasing the regulation set point See section 7 3 2 Q J PV Solar Array AIR GE Py cna e Wind Turbine Genera
36. s or additions to its products previously manufactured Occasionally a product change improvement or addition will be made that either prevents future failure of a product or part or eliminates a safety hazard Southwest Windpower will then issue a field change order to correct this problem Installation of the mandatory field change order must be done within thirty 30 days of field change order issuance or this Limited Warranty will be void should failure occur as a result of not installing said parts Southwest Windpower reserves the right to change the terms of this Limited Warranty in the future without incurring any obliga tions to make the changed terms applicable to products previously manufactured AIR Breeze Wind Turbine Limited Lifetime Warranty continued Additional Terms that Govern this Limited Warranty Each of us i agrees that all actions and proceedings relating directly or indirectly to this Limited Warranty shall be litigated in state or federal courts located in Co conino County Arizona ii consents to the jurisdiction and venue of any such court and consents to service of process in any such action or proceeding by personal delivery or any other method permitted by law and iii waives any and all rights either of us may have to object to the jurisdiction of any such court or to transfer or change the venue of any such action or proceeding WE FURTHER EACH WAIVE THE RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION OR PROCEEDING B
37. sis and is purposely done so the tur bine does not bounce in and out of a single regulation set point Refer to specifications for specific voltage cut in values 7 3 1 Adjusting Regulation Voltage The voltage regulation set point is adjustable using the potentiometer on the side of the AIR wind turbine body Please read the accompanying caution before attempting to adjust the voltage regulation set point The most accurate method of setting the regulation voltage is to discon nect the turbine from the batteries and use an adjustable voltage source and multi meter to apply the desired voltage across the positive and nega tive turbine leads With the target voltage applied turn the potentiometer fully clockwise and then slowly turn the potentiometer counter clockwise until the LED just illuminates The regulation set point will then be set to the voltage applied across the turbine leads Alternatively the regulation set point voltage may be adjusted using a trial and error method Use the accompanying chart as a guide to increase or decrease the voltage regulation set point Monitor the battery voltage over a period of time and make small adjustments until the regulation set point voltage is at the desired level 24 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual Voltage Change due to 1 8 Turn of Potentiometer Voltage Regulation Set Point Adjustment Range System Voltage 12 Volt 13 6 17 0 Volts 0 56 Volts 24 Volt 27 2 34 0 Volts 1 12 V
38. st of the turbine The minimum recommended tower height is 25 ft 7 6 m on open ground or 20 ft 6 m above nearby obstructions Fig 2 Try to locate the wind turbine in the cleanest turbulent free air as possible Turbulence will reduce the efficiency of the wind turbine and may accelerate wear on rotat ing components Prevailing wind Safety must be the primary concern when selecting the mounting location Install AIR wind turbine so there is no possibility of accidental contact with rotating blades even if it requires installing the wind turbine in a less than ideal location Safety has precedence over efficiency Q WARNING Install your AIR wind turbine so there is no possibility of accidental contact with rotating blades even if it requires installing the wind turbine in a less than ideal location T 20 feet 6 m Fig 2 Optimal AIR Breeze location AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 9 Four AIR Wind Turbine Towers The AIR wind turbine is designed to mount on tubing or pipe with a nominal 1 875 1 900 inch outside diameter This dimension enables constructing a tower from a range of readily available materials including 1 1 2 inch Schedule 40 steel pipe and 2 inch SS 20 galvanized fence tubing 0 090 inch wall thickness Under no circumstances should plastic pipe be used to construct a tower e WARNING Plastic pipe should NEVER be used to construct a oe IMPORTANT User manuals for
39. ted to each other the shaft should be more difficult to turn Replace the rotor hub nut on the rotor shaft With the yaw wires disconnected it should spin freely Spinning the shaft quickly makes difference easier to detect If these conditions do not exist you should contact your turbine dealer or Southwest Windpower TEST 2 1 Remove blade hub assembly from turbine and place in a safe location 2 Connect the turbine power wires to the appropriate terminals on your battery RED Positive BLACK Negative 3 Each time the AIR wind turbine is connected to a battery the LED will come on for two seconds go off for two seconds and come back on for four seconds to indicate that the controller is running properly You may need to wait 10 seconds between iterations of this test in order to let the microprocessor reset Turbine is in Brake Mode while initializing the controller If the LED does not blink when the AIR wind turbine is connected to a battery you should contact your turbine dealer or Southwest Windpower 26 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual TEST 3 1 With the AIR wind turbine connected to your battery bank use an electric drill to spin the rotor shaft while observing the LED A short length cut from the 5 16 inch hex key wrench can serve as a drive if necessary 2 Below 400 RPM the rotor should spin freely and the LED should remain off 3 At 420 RPM and above the AIR wind turbine should be charging the battery There should
40. tions for complete requirements Relevant sec tions of the National Electrical Code are referenced Tower grounding may be accomplished in several ways the most common method is a copper clad steel electrode s driven into the soil and con nected to the tower using a wire conductor 20 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 5 8 1 Electrodes Driven in Soil Electrodes should be a minimum of 8 ft 2 5 m in length and free of non conductive coatings such as paint Hollow electrodes of pipe or conduit should not be smaller than trade size 3 4 metric designator 21 and must be galvanized or otherwise protected from corrosion Solid rod electrodes must be at least 5 8 inch 16 mm diameter Stainless steel rods less than 5 8 inch diameter nonferrous rods or their equivalent less than 1 2 inch diameter shall be listed by an organization having jurisdiction in the area For example UL in the USA and CSA in Canada Electrodes shall be installed such that 8 ft 2 5 m is in contact with the soil They should be driven into undisturbed soil within 1 ft of the tower founda tion Electrodes should be driven to a depth of 8 ft 9 5 m except where rock is encountered then the electrode may be driven at an angle not to exceed 45 degrees from vertical Some local authorities permit burial of the electrode in a trench that is a minimum of 30 inch 76 cm deep The upper end of the electrode and its connection to the grounding con ductor should be below
41. tor niroller je Am kk Meter e ser Power ower Center Junction I Box Battery Fuse or Disconnect Breaker qf Tower Ground Battery Fuse or Disconnect Breaker Turbine Positive Red Lead Turbine Ground Green Lead Chassis Optional Ground 1 Earth Ground HE Turbine Negative Diversion Load Black Lead Controller Battery Bank Ground Rod Resistive Load Fig 11 Hybrid System with Solar Panels AIR Breeze Owner s Manual 15 5 2 Multiple AIR wind turbine Wiring It is possible to wire multiple AIR wind turbines together A typical multi turbine system is depicted in Fig 12 There are two methods used to accomplish this task Method One Each AIR wind turbine is treated separately Each tur bine will have its own wires stop switch and fuse and will connect directly to the battery using the internal regulator to control charging Method Two Wire each turbine to a bus and then run one set of wires from the bus to the battery Each turbine s inter nal regulator or an external diversion type regulator may be utilized A bus system typically results in reduced wire costs AIR Wind Turbine Generator Tower Ground AIR Wind Turbine Generator SM di Tower Ground Tower Wind Turbine Generator Tower Ground Green Lead LI LI Green Lead FIN
42. turbine enters regulation and stops charging The SPIE CA NSE See Dor recommended wiring sizes should provide little effect on the regulation set less for sites with a 12 mph average wind speed assuming the standard point but all installations should be observed over time to ensure that the Rayleigh distribution of wind speeds which is sufficient for most sites batteries are charged to the proper voltage Conversely in low wind sites it may not be cost effective to increase the wire size since power production will be low To determine the size wire measure the distance from the batteries to your AIR wind turbine Be sure to include height of the tower Refer to the ap propriate chart for your system voltage and number of turbines and select the wire size TIP Smaller wires will lower the voltage at which the AIR wind turbine enters regulation and stops charging 12 Volt Systems AWG Metric Wire Size mm Number of 0 30 ft 30 ft 60 ft 60 ft 90 ft 90 ft 150 ft 150 ft 190 ft 190 ft 250 ft 250 ft 310 ft 310 ft 390 ft 390 ft 500 ft Turbines 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 8 10 mm 6 16 mm 4 24 mm 2 35 mm 1 50 mm 0 50 mm 00 10 mm 000 90 mm 000 90 mm If your system requires this length of wire consider using parallel wires ES 6 16mm 4 25mm2 1 50mm 00 70mm 000 90mm 0000 120 mm kkk 24 Volt Systems AWG Metric Wire Size mm Numbe
43. ub completely onto the turbine alternator shaft Fully tighten the hub to 40 Ib ft 55 N m by inserting a 5 16 inch hex key wrench in the turbine alternator shaft and turning the shaft while turning the blades 8 AIR Breeze Owner s Manual If your AIR wind turbine is to be installed after the tower is erected it is safer and O WARNING Don t easier to first install the turbine body on the 2 EE urbine while blades tower and then install the hub blade assem are spinning bly This will avoid attempting to mount the turbine while the blades are spinning a dangerous condition Snap the nosecone into position over the outside edges of the blade hub Make sure all three edges of the nosecone snap over the edge of the blade hub After installation tug on the nosecone to make sure it is secure ly attached 1 blades 2 washer 3 1 4 20 socket head screw 4 nylock nut Fig 1 AIR wind turbine Blade Attachment Detail Three AIR Wind Turbine Siting Small changes in wind speed can have a dramatic effect on power produc tion The siting of your wind turbine should be carefully considered Each installation is different and is often a compromise among tower height dis tance from the battery bank local zoning requirements and obstacles such as buildings and trees In general the higher the tower the greater the wind speed and ultimately power production However towers are expensive and can easily exceed the co
44. with a solution and start the claims process You MUST demon strate ownership with a copy of the original receipt that you are the primary owner of the wind turbine To find a Southwest Windpower authorized service dealer near you or report your claim to technical support call Southwest Windpower at 928 779 9463 Monday Friday 8 00AM 5 00 PM Mountain standard time Warranty claims notification must include a description of the defect the serial number of the Wind Turbine at issue and the original purchase date in addition to the name address and telephone number of the party requesting warranty service under this Limited Warranty After Southwest Windpower is notified Southwest Windpower representatives will make all reasonable efforts via phone and email to ascertain the nature of the problem to determine whether any part is defective for purposes of coverage under this Limited Warranty Other than normal com munication carrier charges there is no charge for such diagnosis Any repair or replacement will be provided only after Southwest Windpower s diagnosis and its agreement to the defective condition Certain diagnostic checks may be required to be performed by the end user or designee at Southwest Windpower representa tives request All claims for defect shall be deemed waived unless made in writing and delivered to your Wind Turbine during the Warranty Period and not later than thirty 30 days after discovery of the defect If
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