User manual

3 Tower Installation
3.1 Siting
An ideal location for wind generator is required with stable speed and direction of prevailing wind. Small changes in wind speed and direction can have a dramatic effect on power
production. In general, the higher the tower, the greater the wind speed and ultimately power production are. Therefore, the site of your wind turbine should be carefully considered.
Each installation is different and is often compromised among the tower height, distance from the battery bank, local zoning requirements and obstacles such as buildings and trees.
Following requirements should be followed:
• The minimum recommended tower height is 20 ft (6 m) on open ground or 20 ft (6 m) above nearby obstructions (refer to following figure).
• Try to locate the wind turbine in the “cleanest” turbulent free air as possible. Turbulence will reduce the efficiency of wind turbine and may accelerate wear on rotating components.
• Try to locate the turbine without obstacles within 200m of installation center.
• The installation distance between two turbines should be 8-10 times of the rotor diameter.
• Installation site should be complied with local regulations.
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