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AIR Owner’s Manual 27
Fuses, Circuit Breakers and Ammeter
AIR can produce high amperages. Protect your turbine with fuses or circuit
breakers. Wire with an appropriate size “slow-blow” fuse or circuit breaker
between AIR and the batteries. If a stop switch is used, the fuse or circuit
breaker should be placed between the switch and the batteries.
Recommended Sizes for Circuit Breakers or Slow-Blow Fuses are detailed
on Technical Specications page.
Circuit Breakers are available from Primus Wind Power.
Batteries
Deep cycle batteries are required. Types include: ooded lead acid, ab-
sorbed glass mat (AGM), gel cell and NiCad. See Simple Sizing Tips for
guidelines on battery sizing.
Also for more information see: www.batterycouncil.org.
Fig. 15 Ammeter
(Amp Meter)
Fig. 14 Circuit Breaker
IMPORTANT: Never use “automotive” batteries or any battery
other than a “deep-cycle” battery.
An optional ammeter (sometimes called an Amp Meter) is an excellent addi-
tion to any system. It allows you to monitor the instantaneous current output
of your turbine. Place it between your turbine and the battery on the positive
lead.