Installation Manual

ECO 101-2546 07/20/2011 3-CMLT-1032 REV C
ROOF MOUNT KIT FOR “AIR” WIND TURBINES
This wind turbine roof mount kit is designed to be simple to install and to reduce the
vibrations that a wind turbine may produce. It is specifically designed for the mounting of the
“AIR” series of wind turbine.
It is important that you read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly. If you have
any questions on proper installation, please call your dealer or Primus Wind Power for
more information.
Notice: This information is believed to be reliable, however Primus Wind Power assumes
no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. The user of this information and product
assumes full responsibility and risk. All specifications may be subject to change without
notice.
Contents:
Parts List page 3
Tools Required page 4
Site Selection page 5
Pole and Hardware Selection page 6
Site Preparation page 7
Pole Mounting page 7
Attic Mounting page 8
Mounting Through a Roof page 9
Wiring and Final Assembly page 10
Maintenance page 11
Warranty page 11
Troubleshooting page 11
ECO 101-2546 07/20/2011 3-CMLT-1032 REV C
Maintenance
Periodically check to see that all screws and bolts are tight and inspect the rubber isolators
for damage. There should be no other maintenance required for this mounting system.
Warranty
Primus Wind Power warrants the Air turbine and roof mount components against any
faulty parts or workmanship for three years from the date of purchase. The warranty does
not include freight or any incidental costs or damages.
If you have a problem with your AIR or mounting system, first read all relevant portions of
the AIR manual and Roof Mount owner’s manual. Be sure to observe all safety precautions
when diagnosing or removing the turbine. If the turbine or other components are still not
operating properly contact your dealer or the factory.
Troubleshooting
If excessive noise is heard or vibration is felt, first check to see that the pole is not able to
contact any part of the structure. If the pole extends through a hole in a roof or roof
overhang, be sure that the pole is centered in the hole and that the hole is at least 4” (100
mm) in diameter.
If the turbine wires can be heard hitting the inside of the pole, use pipe insulation around the
wires inside the pole to eliminate this noise.
If the upper mount is too far below the roof the pole may flex far enough to hit the side of the
hole and transmit a great deal of noise and vibration. Enlarging the hole or moving the
upper mount up should help alleviate this problem.
If the mounts are attached to a part of the structure that is not solid, the whole section of the
structure may vibrate. Moving the mounts to a position directly over a stud or securing 2x4
or 2x6 mounting boards or 12x12x1” plywood mounting blocks to the studs and attaching
the mounts to them as outlined in “Site Preparation”, on page 7, should help to eliminate
this problem.
If the mounts are to be used in very cold weather (below 10 deg. F.,-13 deg C.) you may
experience some stiffening of the rubber and additional noise as a result. These isolators
are not recommended for temperatures below –50 deg. F (-45 deg. C.).