Installation Manual

ECO 101-2546 07/20/2011 3-CMLT-1032 REV C
Note: The mounts included in this kit are intended to be attached to the side of
building or similar structure. The actual hardware used to mount the kit to the
structure may vary, depending on the type of construction and thickness of
materials. It is recommended that lag screws or through bolts and washers be used
to mount the kit to a wood framed structure. These are not included and should be
purchased at your local hardware store. For more information on what hardware to
use for your installation please refer to “Pole and hardware selection” on page 6.
Tools Required
Measuring Tape
Pencil
Plumb Bob
Power Drill
3/8” (10mm) Drill Bit
Hacksaw
½” or 13mm Wrench
4” (100 mm) diameter hole saw*
Eye Protection
Note: if construction requires the use of special hardware such as nuts, bolts or masonry
anchors, other tools may be necessary.
* If the mast is to protrude through the eaves or roof of a house a hole must be made in the
roof for this purpose.
Additional hardware not included in this kit
One 1-7/8” (48mm) Outside diameter, mounting pole (12’ (4m) max length) and Four ½“ X
3-½“ minimum length lag bolts or ½“ through bolt with washers
Safe Installation
Safety is the most important consideration to take into account when mounting this
kit and wind turbine. It is very important to remember that any wind turbine has high
speed spinning parts and can be very dangerous if not installed properly!
The AIR wind turbine must be installed in a place high enough so that
a person cannot come in contact with the spinning blades when the
turbine is in operation!
ECO 101-2546 07/20/2011 3-CMLT-1032 REV C
If the desired mounting location has a roof or roof overhang in the path of the pole, a hole
can be bored through the roof. We offer an optional roof seal, which allows the pole to be
sealed to the roof.
Note: When mounting the turbine pole through a hole in a roof it is desirable to mount the
upper mount as close to the roof as possible. If the distance from the roof to the upper
mount is too great the pole may flex into the side of the hole and cause unacceptable noise.
First determine where the center of the pole will be on the underside of the roof overhang.
This can be accomplished by mounting the isolators with the base plates and clamps
attached, and using a straight edge or the pole through the mounts to determine where the
pole will hit the roof. Mark the center of the hole and bore a 4” (100 mm) diameter hole
(with the hole saw) up through the roof from underneath, then trim away any shingles or
other roofing material so that the hole is clear of obstructions.
Mount the pole (see section on page 10) and slide the roof seal over it from the top down
until it is about six inches (150 mm) from the roof surface. Trim away any excess roofing
material so that the seal will be able to sit flat.
Seal the layers of roofing material to each other with a silicone caulk or sealant so that
moisture is prevented from penetrating through to the wood. Apply a generous amount of
sealant to the base of the seal. Slide the seal the rest of the way down onto the roof and
locate it so that the base is centered over the hole.