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1. Renewable Energy Company ARI Hybrid Solar Wind Generator 450 Watt and 750 Watt Small Wind Turbine Series Owner s Manual Wind Turbine Serial Number Reliable Affordable and Durable ARI Solar Wind Generators combine the newest wind turbine technology and market research from years of feedback of owners of small wind turbines Our goal is to produce reliable affordable and durable solar wind generators that will last for years with maintenance free operation Wind generators like other sources of electrical power must be installed following the owner s manual and the guidelines established by state and local regulations It is very important for you to read the entire manual thoroughly prior to installation Also please consult a local electrical contractor or the local planning and zoning office for your area of regulation details ARI Renewable Energy Company Table of Contents AL OGUICTIOD asain nectc gress Deen E Sue ae nena 4 1 Safety Precautions ccccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeans 8 2 Parts in the Package cccceeee eee eee e eee ees 10 3 Features of the Wind Turbine 6 005 12 4 Specifications of the Wind Turbine 14 5 Installation Procedures ceeeeee eee eee enn 16 6 CONFIQUIATION 00 cece eee e cee ee eee e ea eeaeeeeeeeeeaes 20 7 CHOOSING SIG 2 45022 ei aie ete bareencataatuseen 22 o7 TOW CU arse Oa agen teed ee Sa cent2. ARI Renewable Energy Company b The average wind speed varies little from year to year for a given area This allows us to calculate annual electricity output with reasonable accuracy c Based on the formula E 0 2DV energy varies with the third power of the wind speed During the year wind speed varies between 3m s and 8m s Electricity output should be measured based on the low end of the wind speed instead of the peak speed d Wind generators often have to work in extreme weather conditions such as in sandstorms rainstorms turbulent wind climates and in high salt alkaloid environments To ensure reliability the turbine must undergo rigorous testing Systems that are less costly are usually under tested and are therefore less reliable 4 2 1 ARI 450 Table 1 ARI 450 Output Power Curve 700 600 500 D 400 om 300 3 8 5 200 O 100 0 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 m s 22 T 11 16 20 24 29 33 mph Wind speed ARI Renewable Energy Company 4 2 2 ARI 750 D O Output power Watt Table 2 ARI 750 Output Power Curve 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 mis 2 2 7 11 16 20 24 29 33 mph Wind speed 5 Installation Procedures 5 1 Preparation for the Installation 5 1 1 5 1 4 5 1 5 Choose a site for the installation of the ARI Solar Wind Power Generator system according to the recommendations of this manual Purchase a tower kit tower pipe an inverter battery banks and cable wires accor
3. If the surface of the screw hole has a block it is the front facing the wind If the surface 18 ARI Renewable Energy Company of the screw hole is smooth it is the back of the blade Place this back side of the blade on the hub and lock it with M8 30 screws and 8 flat washers Firmly tighten the screws The blades will move counterclockwise if they are installed correctly 10 Place the nose cone to the center of the rotor blades close it with the nose cone cover and then lock it with M6 45 screws and 9 6 flat washers 11 Mount the hub onto the rotor shaft align the screw holes place the nut at the end of each screw and tighten the screw Make sure the hub is firmly attached to the rotor shaft 12 To test if the hub is correctly mounted to the rotor shaft turn the charge controller to ON Manually move the hub If the LED display on the charge controller shows battery voltage as 1 3V then you have correctly connected the hub and all the wiring NOTE At this point please turn the switch of the charge controller to the OFF position NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO TURN THE SWITCH OF THE CHARGE CONTROLLER TO THE OFF POSITION BEFORE YOU PROCEED TO THE NEXT STEP 13 Mount the wind turbine on the top of the tower by inserting the yaw shaft into the tower pipe the end with four holes and lock the wind turbine with four of the M8 15 3 8 screws provided with your wind turbine parts 14 Erect the tower Firmly secu
4. business days of receipt of DOA unit 4 For defective parts the customer must provide the serial number of the wind turbine a copy of the receipt or the invoice of purchase and a detailed description photos if necessary of the defective parts to the claim department An ARI wind turbine technician or a designated manufacturing facility of ARI Renewable Energy Company is the only source capable of determining a defective part Upon receipt of the information ARI Renewable Energy Company will either issue an RMA number or refuse the claim once the cause of the defective parts is determined 5 Defective parts must be returned within ten 10 days from receipt of RMA issuance for replacement New parts will be shipped within two 2 business days of the receipt of the defective parts 6 Upon determine the cause of the defective parts the claim department 28 ARI Renewable Energy Company of ARI Renewable Energy Company may allow a customer to return the whole wind turbine for repair In this case the customer must return the wind turbine within ten 10 days from receipt of RMA issuance if the repair is granted 7 The customer will be responsible for shipping the parts for replacement or turbine for repair ARI Renewable Energy Company will ship the repaired turbine back to the customer using the lowest shipping cost available If faster shipping is requested the customer is responsible for paying the difference 12 Contac
5. heat and corrosion resistance fiberglass is the best choice for propeller materials for the hybrid solar wind generator system ARI rotor blades are meticulously designed by experts in aerodynamics to require very low wind speeds for startup and electricity generation and a very high wind energy utilizing ratio Because of the aerodynamic quality of the blades propeller racing can be avoided in all circumstances 11 ARI Renewable Energy Company 3 4 Charge Controller The surface of the ARI solar wind charge controller is made through a precision casting process with high quality and die cast oxidized processed aluminum alloy plate On the outside of the controller is a digital monitor that visually displays the process of charging and discharging the battery Separate lights on the monitor indicate charging of the battery bank by the solar panels and by the wind turbine When solar power is charging the battery banks the solar LED lights up and when the wind power is charging the battery banks the wind charging LED lights up QQ EEN et CEST m 2 LTV BER U UUl The ARI charge controller is designed with built in over speed protection to give the ARI wind turbine maximum safety and reliability Moreover the charge controller has a built in circuit breaker to avoid accidental short circuits of the battery bank Furthermore the ARI charge controller is also designed with a voltage regulator that monitors and regulates the battery volt
6. Company Distance 450 750 voltage 12V 24V 48V 12V 24V 48V A W G 9 12 15 7 9 14 50M Diameter 2 3 0 2 5 1 5 4 0 3 0 2 5 mm A W G 8 11 14 6 8 13 100M Diameter 2 4 0 2 5 2 5 6 0 4 0 2 5 mm A W G 7 10 13 5 7 12 lt 100m 200m Diameter 2 4 0 2 5 2 5 6 0 4 0 2 5 mm 6 2 2 Inverter An inverter converts the DC power to supply AC power When power is first generated by solar PV and wind turbine it is stored in the batteries as DC power It is normally necessary to change it to supply AC power supply with the use of an inverter We recommend an inverter 110V 60HZ or 220V 50HZ Inverted watts should equal to 1 3 x watts of your solar wind generator power output For example if your wind turbine is ARI 750 without solar PV panel then you should choose 1000W inverter i e 1000W 24VDC or 48VDC 110VAC 60Hz or 220VAC 50Hz We recommend a pure sine wave inverter or modified sine wave inverter for the ARI solar wind generator system 6 2 3 Charge Controller The Charge Controller has a supplementary function The solar PV panel and the wind turbine can simultaneously charge the battery bank The ARI charge controller is designed with overcharging protection It will stop charging when the battery bank is fully charged After the storage battery charge is complete the wind turbine automatically moves to bypass load and the red indicating light will turn on Wh
7. a mechanical controller which has movable parts does not work well in the field due to the complexity and rapidity of change in wind speed and wind direction The movable mechanical parts invariably wear out in extreme weather conditions resulting in a break down of the system Since fewer movable parts give less chance for a breakdown high quality wind generators today typically have only three movable parts a Main body of wind turbine b Rotor blades c Over speed protection system The first two movable parts are indispensable because they compose the core of the wind turbine In order to increase reliability we must turn our attention to the over speed protection system All wind turbines are designed with some kind of over speed protection system In case of strong wind it is necessary to waste part of the excess energy of the wind in order to avoid damaging the wind turbine There are two different ways to design an over speed protection system on modern wind turbines a A pitch controlled wind turbine that turns blades out of the wind when the wind output becomes too high and turns them back into the wind when the wind speed drops b A stall controlled wind turbine that has blades bolted onto the hub at a fixed angle When the wind speed becomes too high it creates turbulence on the side of the blades that is not facing the wind In other words a stall the same way an aircraft wing stalls This stall reduces or stops the
8. the charge controller ARI Renewable Energy Co has designed the charge controller with an LED display The three indicating lights separately represent solar wind and battery When the solar panel generates charging voltage a solar indicating light will light up When the wind turbine generates charging voltage the wind indicating light will light up and when the battery is charging the battery indicating light will light up Turn the switch of the charge controller to the ON position The LED display will turn on if every step of the installation is done correctly 17 Congratulations You have now completed the installation process 20 ARI Renewable Energy Company 6 Configuration 6 1 Basic Circuit of the ARI Hybrid Solar Wind Generator System Solar Panel Solar Panel Turbine Turbine i s Controller Wind Wind O Controller Battery Inverter 6 2 System Configuration of ARI Hybrid Solar Wind Generator 6 2 1 Battery Bank For the ARI 450 wind turbine two 120AH 12V or two 150AH 12V batteries are recommended and for the ARI 750 wind turbine we recommend four 100AH 12V or 120AH 12V batteries The positive terminal cathode of the battery must be well grounded Too small diameter of 3 wire cable can substantially cause electric power loss For the minimum requirement of diameters of the cable please refer to Table 2 below A W G standard 21 ARI Renewable Energy
9. age When the battery voltage rises above the set point the CPU automatically shuts off the turbine and stops the rotor blades from rotating As a result the wind turbine stops generating power protecting the system When the CPU senses a voltage drop the wind turbine resumes rotating and begins normal charging of the battery O 520 eO Coe ARI Renewable Energy Company 4 Specifications 4 1 Technical Data of the Wind Turbine Model ARI 450 ARI 750 Start up wind speed 5 mph 5 mph 2 3 m s 2 3 m s Rated wind speed 26mph 26 mph 11 8 m s 12 m s Incision wind speed 6 5 mph 6 5 mph 3 m s 3 m s Survival wind speed 140 mph 140 mph 63 m s 63 m s Rated voltage VDC 12 24 24 48 Rated power W 450 750 Max power W 520 880 Blade diameter 4 6 feet 5 9 feet 1 4 meters 1 8 meters Number of blades 3 Material of blades Fiberglass reinforced composite Alternator Charge controller Permanent magnet brushless Hybrid solar wind controller charging LED display Over speed protection Aerodynamic effects of the blades and electromagnetic brake Over current protection Electromagnetic brake 4 2 Output Power Curves of the Wind Turbine At ARI we consider the following criteria for wind speed measurement a The speed of wind varies from moment to moment so it is not reliable to rate electricity output based on the wind speed of a particular moment 13
10. aintained regularly to ensure the system s normal operation 1 Check the tower cables for loosening and fasten any loosened wiring in a timely manner Carry out this inspection multiple times in the initial three months after tower erection It is also necessary to check wiring after high winds 2 Check to see well connected or are corroded 3 Regularly check and maintain the battery bank as per the maintenance requirements of the batteries 4 It is recommended that you lay down the tower in the case of ARI Renewable Energy Company if various connecting points of the wires are 26 approaching extremely rough weather such as typhoons or hurricanes to avoid accidents 11 Warranty Policy and Procedures 11 1 What is Covered and Warranty Terms 1 Dead on Arrival DOA Within the first thirty 30 days from the shipment date any DOA unit will be replaced with a new wind turbine 2 Defective Parts Within the first three 3 years from the shipment date any defective part will be replaced at no charge 11 2 What is NOT Covered 1 Damage due to lightning and extreme weather including but not limited to hurricanes and tornados 2 Damage due to extreme winds 110 MPH 60 m s 3 Damage due to improper installation including but not limited to improperly choosing a site poor tower design and inverted hanging 27 ARI Renewable Energy Company 4 Damage due to modification of the wind turbine
11. air flow or severe turbulence Furthermore turbulence can substantially reduce the capacity of the wind turbine to generate power Therefore a site with severe turbulence should not be chosen but rather avoided at all costs 3 The recommended tower height is at least 26 feet above ground Trees and various objects can block air flow The following data ARI Renewable Energy Company 23 is provided for your reference 1 The tower should be at least 20 feet higher than the highest obstacle 2 The tower should be twice as high as surrounding obstructions trees buildings etc if they must be located close together 3 If there are houses or trees in the surrounding area a good rule of thumb is to choose a tower site that is at least 15 feet away from any obstructions around it Note A shorter distance requires less wire as well as reduces the amount of power lost in the wires and voltage drop through the wire 8 Tower Towers are made with different materials They come in all shapes sizes and costs in the market The most common wind turbine towers are guyed and freestanding towers NOTE Radio towers should not be used for wind turbines ARI Renewable Energy Co has specifically designed a tower kit for ARI 450 and ARI 750 wind turbines The ARI tower kit is easy to install and economical It comes with all the necessary parts and bolts to erect your tower except tower pipe You will need to purchase a fence pi
12. approaches your area including but not limited to hurricanes tornados and extreme winds 140 MPH 63 m s you should lower the tower to protect from any potential accidents Before lowering the tower you must set the controller switch to the STOP position disconnect the wires to the battery bank and make sure the blades stop rotating acp LS TECTTTTELI ILLIRIN AAAA jee ARI Renewable Energy Company 2 Parts in the Package Please unpack and check the packing list to ensure every part is included in the packing box No Part Name Quantity 1 Alternator Main Body 1 2 Rotor Shaft 1 3 Hub 1 4 Rotor Blades 3 5 M8 30 Screw 9 6 8 Flat Washer 9 7 M8 Anti Loosening Nut 9 8 Nose Cone 1 9 Nose Cone Cover 1 10 M6 45 Screw 1 11 6 Flat Washer 1 12 M16 1 5 Nut 1 13 16 Spring Pad 1 14 M8 15 Screw 4 15 8 Flat Washer 4 16 M8 15 Nut 4 17 Cable Connector 1 18 Yaw Shaft 1 ARI Renewable Energy Company 10 3 Features 3 1 Alternator The ARI wind alternator is made with high quality high strength permanent magnetic materials It is lightweight and compact with high power generating capacity Our wind alternator experts have used unique electromagnetic technology that results in very little starting resistance thus effectively guaranteeing the easy startup of the ARI wind turbine even with gentle breezes And the ARI alternator is designed to pr
13. commendation of section 6 2 1 Refer to table 2 Improper wiring size can cause the cable to overheat Make sure the ends of all wires are connected correctly with the positive end to the positive and the negative end to the negative Otherwise the generator system may work improperly or some parts of the system could burn out To test the connection between the charge controller and the battery bank turn on the charge controller Two digital numbers for voltage and amps will display Turn off the charge controller again N 2 GS EEN et Lsy eee 21 0 V BRR OU ULH NOTE IT IS IMPORTANT TO TURN OFF THE CHARGE CONTROLLER BEFORE PROCEEDING TO THE NEXT STEP 7 Connect the top of the yaw shaft to the main body shaft and firmly lock the yaw shaft torque the screw to 4 1 6 8w m Do not over torque Pass the 3 wire cable out of the alternator main body through the pole of the yaw shaft NOTE Make sure the yaw shaft does not cut or scratch the cable 8 Strip the insulation back from each set of the 3 wire cable out of the top of the tower pipe Do the same to the 3 wire cable stretched out of the yaw shaft using the cable connector the pins with male and female to connect the 3 wire cable out of the alternator and the 3 wire cable from the top of the tower pipe Then connect the male and the female pins together 9 Take out the three blades On each of the blades you shall see three screw holes about 8mm in diameter
14. ding to the recommendation of this manual Have the tower on site and prepare all the necessary wires inverter and battery banks on site for the installation of the ARI hybrid solar wind generator system If you choose to install solar panels at the same time as installing the wind turbine have your solar panels ready at the site for installation Choose calm weather and have someone available to help If necessary find a local eligible solar wind installer or a certified wind energy electric technician to help with the installation process 15 ARI Renewable Energy Company 5 2 Step by Step Instructions 1 Unpack the packing box Check the packing list to make sure every part is included in the packing box 2 Choose a tower pipe that is at least 8 meters or 26 feet high for the wind turbine Have your tower kit ready on the site Refer to the ARI Tower Kit User s Manual to install your tower on the ground Note Please wait to erect the tower 3 Choose the appropriate size of 3 wire copper cable according to table 1 below or larger diameter smaller number on A W G standard Run the cable from the tower base through the tower pipe to the top of the tower From the tower base gently stretch out the cable to the charge controller Model 450 750 Voltage 12V 24V 24V 48V 50M 16 18 16 19 100M 15 17 15 18 gt 13 16 13 16 NOTE Table 1 shows the distance from the wind turbine to t
15. e wind speeds which greatly increases the performance of the ARI wind turbines ARI Renewable Energy Company I Safety Precautions The ARI Solar Wind generator is designed under strict safety regulations However any electrical and or mechanical equipment during installation or operation can cause potential inherent dangers if the proper safety precautions are not taken Please read the following ARI solar wind power generator safety precautions thoroughly before installing your solar wind generator 1 1 Installation Safety 1 1 1 Rotating blades can move fast enough that the tip of a blade is almost invisible which can cause serious injury or damage to anything it contacts DO NOT INSTALL THE TURBINE WHERE ANYONE CAN COME IN CONTACT WITH THE BLADES DO NOT INSTALL THE BLADES UNTIL THE TURBINE IS MOUNTED ON THE TOWER Undersized wire or a bad connection can cause over current electrical dangers and overheating in wiring systems that could cause fire or other personal dangers STRICTLY FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON THE WIRE SIZING CHART IN THIS MANUAL FUSE ALL CONNECTIONS AND CHOOSE THE CORRECT SIZE OF FUSE OR CIRCUIT BREAKER ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES OF THIS MANUAL It is very important to disconnect all turbine wiring from batteries and turn the charge controller switch off before installation Please carefully follow the step by step installation procedures Connecting the wires to the battery prior to the installation of the t
16. eee aa tie eee 23 9 TFOUDIESNOOUNG rna sven a edad 24 10 Maintenant 3icna0 cree ematectecseereute teen etacentes 25 Ti Warranty POUCY cist see accecnitaattega neds aE 25 T2 CONAC TUS citer tndsey ae eral E ES 27 3 ARI Renewable Energy Company Introduction ARI hybrid solar wind generator system optimizes the use of natural energy resources combined with cutting edge technology The Optimal Stand Alone Power System Many remote towns or sparsely populated areas are not serviced by the main power grid Power must be generated locally using engine generators powered by conventional fuels such as diesel However the transportation and storage of diesel fuel can be expensive and the supply is not always reliable Therefore diesel generators are best used on a short term basis or for emergency purposes Solar and wind resources are good alternatives to provide more consistent year round energy power Solar and wind are also the most available renewable energy resources on earth and many remote areas have sufficient supply of both The sun is the source of all energy on earth Wind is a form of solar energy and is caused by the uneven heating of the earth s surface by the sun For example the poles receive less energy from the sun than does the equator and dry land heats up and cools down more quickly than does the seas On much of the earth wind speeds are low in the summer when the sun shines brightest and longest The wind is str
17. en CPU senses the bypass load CPU automatically dumps the excessive power The following are the specifications of ARI charge controller 22 ARI Renewable Energy Company Model Maximum Maximum Charging Amp A Charging volts CV ARI 450 12V 35 15 5 ARI 450 24V 18 30 5 ARI 750 24V 30 30 5 ARI 750 48V 15 60 NOTE When used the charge controller must be connected to the battery banks Otherwise burn out will occur 7 Choosing a Site for the Wind Turbine Site selection is very important for both effective performance and safe operation of your wind turbine Because wind power is a cube function of the wind speed a 10 increase in wind speed will result in approximately a 37 increase in the wind power available from the wind and a similar increase in turbine performance For example wind energy at a wind speed of 5 m s is twice as much as wind energy at a wind speed of 4 m s And it is always true that as the tower gets higher off the ground the wind speed gets stronger As a rule of thumb therefore your wind turbine will perform better on a higher tower In order to ensure the normal operation of your wind turbine please refer to the following rules 1 The wind turbine will generate greater energy power at a higher wind speed as the tower gets taller 2 The wind turbine will be severely damaged and its operational lifespan can be affected if it is installed at a site where there is unstable
18. es of wind power systems are their low manufacturing and operating costs but their reliability is sometimes lower due to the fluctuation of air flow Non combined solar systems or wind systems can be affected by variations in the weather and the season resulting in inconsistent power generation The fluctuations could lead to batteries being under charged for a long period of time causing the lifecycle of the batteries to be shortened Since solar power and wind power can complement each other as energy sources a hybrid solar wind power system will optimize the use of these two natural energy resources for needed power supply Manufacturing costs of hybrid systems can be reduced because the same battery bank and inverter can be used for both the solar and the wind generators ARI HYBRID SOLAR WIND Wind Turbine GENERATOR SYSTEM Solar Panel Inverter User Battery Bank Sass Charge Controller i f an Advanced Over Speed Protection System As the technology of small wind generators has advanced in past decades so has the industry However the reliability of small wind generators continues to plague the industry Due to cost considerations manufacturers tend to use mechanical controllers which are based on simple principles of 5 ARI Renewable Energy Company aerodynamics for wind power control in lieu of the more technologically advanced and more expensive hydraulic pressure controller While it could pass wind turbine tests
19. he charger controller 4 Strip the insulation back from each set of the 3 wire cable out of the tower base Connect the three wires separately to W1 W2 and W3 on the charge controller Note it does not matter which wire connects to which number The three leads from the ARI Turbine are AC and may be hooked up in any order Note Connecting screws for the ARI controller are easily accessed by removing the silver nameplate located on the front of the controller Please pay close attention to the polarity when inserting battery connection output leads and PV panel input leads Make sure each of the three wires is locked firmly on its position 5 Setup the battery bank Depending on the voltages of the batteries 16 ARI Renewable Energy Company you have chosen have your batteries connected either in series connections or parallel connections Please choose Solar Wind compatible batteries We recommend the rechargeable deep cycle sealed lead acid SLA gel batteries for the ARI Solar Wind generator system Note The deep cycle Marine battery is not recommended Battery banks should be installed according to the installation guidelines and this part of the manual involves the simple steps of the installation of battery banks Only use batteries of the same type and same voltage When connecting your battery banks determine the negative terminal anode and positive terminal cathode of batteries or battery bank A Series connecti
20. lifting force of the rotor blade from moving it forward However both approaches have technical problems Wind flow is a complex phenomenon Not only is turbulence a constant occurrence but the change of wind speed and direction is instantaneous and frequent No mechanical apparatus can react swiftly enough to match the instant change in wind flow As a result the heavy wear and tear often causes the breakdown of the wind turbine ARI Renewable Energy Company has developed a brand new electromagnetic brake for ARI wind turbines The new technology incorporates an entirely new magnetoelectricity regulator that functions as a 6 ARI Renewable Energy Company brake similar to modern electrical and hybrid cars This brand new regulating protection idea has discarded the mechanical regulation structure and has fundamentally solved the reliable operational problem associated with the hybrid solar wind generator This advanced over speed protection system has the following advantages a It has discarded the mechanical regulator of the wind turbine and therefore it only retains two moving parts This greatly enhances the structural stability and reliability of the ARI wind turbine b The design of the main body of the wind turbine now has more artistic and diverse choices when the mechanical regulating structure is eliminated c The advanced over speed protection system also gives different levels of charge control according to the variabl
21. on Connect each set of battery banks in series daisy chained with its neighboring battery to achieve voltage increase For example connecting two 6 volt batteries in series will achieve 12 volts i e connecting positive terminal of one battery to negative terminal of next battery creates new battery bank with higher combined voltage of previous batteries or battery banks but with same duration of previous battery or bank B Parallel connection Connecting multiple sets of batteries in parallel will maintain the same voltage in new battery bank but will multiply power duration capacity Parallel connection is often used to increase the duration of available power from the system and the quantity of stored power In parallel connection two of the same batteries will generate twice the amp hours of a single battery three batteries will generate three times the amp hours and so on This will lengthen the time before your batteries will need to be recharged resulting in a longer run time for your appliances 6 Volt Batteries 12 Volt Batteries in Series Configuration in Parallel Configuration Caution Do not reverse the connections of your batteries Make sure that the connections between batteries are firm and secure 6 Connect the battery bank to the charge controller NOTE 17 ARI Renewable Energy Company 1 The size of the 3 wire cable that connects the charge controller to the battery bank needs to follow or exceed the re
22. onger in winter when less sunlight is available to produce electricity from solar cell technology Wind speeds may also be lower during the morning and mid day when sunlight is strong but increase in the evening when electricity from solar cell technology is less available Because the peaks for wind flow and sunlight often occur at different times of the day and year wind energy and solar energy can complement each other A hybrid solar wind power system can balance out the ever fluctuating solar and wind resources and is more likely to produce power when you need it The Best Combination of Technology ARI hybrid solar wind generators produce power from both solar and wind energy sources Hybrid solar wind regulators which are also known as hybrid solar wind charge controllers regulate the charging current of solar panels and wind turbines before it is stored in battery banks Inverters are then used to convert direct current DC electricity stored in the battery banks to alternating 4 ARI Renewable Energy Company current AC The advantages of solar systems are their reliability and low operating costs but they are relatively expensive to manufacture Wind power generators use a wind turbine to convert wind energy into electricity Similar to solar power systems charge controllers are used to regulate the charging current before it is first stored in battery banks and inverters are then used to convert DC back into AC The advantag
23. or replacing parts with non ARI parts NOT provided by ARI Renewable Energy Company 5 Damage due to improperly wiring to batteries 6 Damage to blades due to flying debris 7 Damage due to neglecting to follow the maintenance recommended in this manual or compromising the safety of the machine 8 Any consumable materials including but not limited to indicating lamp gasket fuse and electronic brush 11 3 Procedures 1 Write the serial number on the front of this manual and keep your receipt or invoice with this manual You will need them in the case of filing a claim 2 In the event of a wind turbine failure or if there are defective parts please contact ARI Renewable Energy Company or your dealer to obtain a Return Material Authorization RMA number All returned unit must have a valid ARI RMA number Please do not return any unit until you receive a RMA number ARI Renewable Energy Company reserves the right to refuse shipments that do not have an authorized RMA number Refused shipments will be returned to the shipper via collect freight 3 For a Dead on Arrival DOA unit you must provide the serial number for the wind turbine and a copy of the receipt or the invoice to the claim department DOA unit must be returned within ten 10 days from receipt of RMA issuance and a prepaid shipping label Anew ARI wind turbine will be shipped from a designated manufacturing facility of ARI Renewable Energy Company within two 2
24. ovide efficient AC power with its built in electronic control system The power capacity and startup performance have made this alternator one of the best in the world 3 2 Turbine The ARI turbine s main body is made of high quality die cast aluminum alloy and stainless steel components from a precision casting process Thus it is lightweight yet extremely strong and highly reliable Because of the precision casting process the ARI wind turbine has a perfect shape Moreover the die cast aluminum alloy works as a cooling system for the turbine by transferring heat into the wind passing through the turbine Furthermore the ARI wind turbine is easy to install and maintenance free Its sculptured artistry as it adds beauty to the skyline while providing clean energy for you in sunny or windy weather 3 3 Blades ARI wind turbine blades are made of fiberglass reinforced composite shaped through a high precision casting process The fiberglass blades are an extremely strong material that also has the advantage of stability and quiet operation Fiberglass can endure severe weather and environments such as storms and exposure to salt water and heat Fiberglass itself is heat resistant and corrosion resistant The material is extensively used in the ship industry in boat frames in Olympic sports for pool materials in the construction industry as support pillars for mansions and as high quality blades for wind turbines Due to its high strength
25. ow 1 Solar panel wind turbine or battery bank incorrectly connected to the charge controller 2 Before erecting the tower you connected the alternator to the charge controller but did not turn the switch of the charge controller to the OFF position to prevent the wind turbine working which caused an accidental short circuit of the charge controller 3 You accidentally scratched the cable wires during installation which caused a short circuit or shuts 4 Abad battery or an improper battery size was used One bad battery can cause high voltage and prevent the turbine from charging 1 Check the connections from the charge controller to the battery bank solar panel and wind turbine and make sure all the wirings are correctly connected according to this manual with positive to positive and negative to negative 2 Ifa short circuit has caused the turbine from charging please contact us 3 Ask a certified electrical technician to examine the problem 4 Make sure you have followed the recommendation of this manual in choosing proper batteries for your wind turbine and the positive terminal cathode of the battery is well connected Note please choose deep cycle SLA gel batteries 10 Maintenance The ARI wind turbine is highly reliable and does not need regular maintenance However the overall system of wind turbine tower power transmission cables must be inspected and m
26. pe or tubing from your local store Please refer to the ARI Tower Kit User s Manual where you will find demonstrative graphics and step by step instructions Read your manual thoroughly before you begin to assemble your tower kit Evaluate your site to determine the appropriate tower height and available acres to install a tower Consider the quantity of wind turbines you will install and the cost of the tower Choose one that fits your budget and the availability of space on your property 24 ARI Renewable Energy Company 9 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Solution Blades do not spin or move slowly 2 3 4 The blades are not locked tightly to the hub The blades are reversed and installed upside down The height of the tower is less than 8m and surrounding trees and buildings have blocked the flow of wind Short circuit of the wiring from the alternator has caused electromagnetic brake which leads the blades to slow down Follow these steps 1 Tighten the screws and make sure the blades are locked tightly to the hub 2 Make sure the blades are installed correctly and are not reversed or upside down 3 Increase the height of the tower make sure the top of the tower is above the surrounding trees and buildings 4 Contact our company for possible wiring short circuits ARI Renewable Energy Company 25 Turbine is not charging or the battery voltage is too l
27. re the tower with all supports For tower installation please refer to your Tower Kit User s Manual NOTE In the process of erecting the tower please keep the switch of the charge controller to the OFF position 15 Connect the solar panel to the charge controller Please refer to the following table for the choice of your solar panel Wind Turbine ARI 450 ARI 750 Solar Panel 300W 400W Battery Bank 2 120Ah 150Ah 4 100Ah 120Ah The total solar power output Amp when the solar panels are 19 ARI Renewable Energy Company connected in parallel shall not exceed the maximum allowed capacity of the charge controller refer to the section 6 2 3 NOTE If you plan to install more solar panels to increase the power output of your solar wind system please contact us We can design a charge controller that specifically meets the technical requirement of your solar wind generator system Before making the connection use a dark cloth to cover the solar panel WARNING If you do not cover the solar panel with a dark cloth under strong sunlight the solar panel could generate enough voltage to cause injury to the installers Make sure to attach the positive wire from the solar panel to the positive connecting point on the charge controller and the negative wire to the negative connecting point Refer to the diagram below NOTE Incorrect connection can cause the wires and parts to burn out 16 Test
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29. urbine can cause the rotor to spin up during installation and result in personal injury DO NOT ATTACH THE WIRES TO THE BATTERIES UNTIL THE LAST STEP OF THE INSTALLATION PROCESS During tower set up under no circumstance should anyone stand near the construction site It is important for you to consult with a local specialized tower installation technician and you will need someone available to help during the installation process The turbine installation should take place at ground level prior to mounting the turbine to the tower DO NOT ALLOW ANY PERSON UNASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION TO STAND NEAR THE CONSTRUCTION SITE DURING THE INSTALLATION PROCESS 1 2 Operation Safety ARI Renewable Energy Company 1 2 1 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 4 Fasten all tower welding bolts and nuts and tighten all connections before operation Before regular maintenance or battery replacement shut down the turbine by setting the charge controller switch to the STOP position Do not disconnect the battery wires when the controller is set to ON position Caution The moving rotor blades can be broken if a solid object comes in contact with them After setting the controller switch to the STOP position you should wait until the blades stop rotating before any maintenance or inspection of the blades The ARI wind turbine is designed to shut down automatically when a strong wind blows through the site However before extreme weather
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