Installation manual

Safety first!
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9. Run and stop
Switch the enclosed stop-switch or the stop-switch of the charge controller to
position RUN. If the wires are correctly connected to the battery (without having
mixed up the polarity) the SILENTWIND should start charging if windspeed is
sufficient. You can control this on the LCD display of the charge controller.
10. Charging indicator
The charging amount is shown on the display of the charge controller.
11. Check ups
The following check ups should be carried out at regular 12 months inter-
vals:
Your SILENTWIND was constructed for long term use without any maintenance.
However, simple and regular check ups ensure the necessary security.
Before you start the check up, make sure the blades are stopped and the battery
is not connected to the charge controller.
11.1. Rotor blades
Check if the blades show damages like broken edges, damaged surface or cracks.
If you notice any damage, the generator must not be used any longer. Check the
screwing one day after mounting and after that every 3 months. Eventually then
you can turn to a longer interval.
11.2. Screws
Check that all accessible screws are correctly fixed. Especially the hexagon screws
from the hub, the central shaft nut and the fixing of the mast must be checked (see
page 17, sketch 4, 5, 6, 7 and page 18, sketch 8, 9).
11.3. Bearings and gaskets
The bearing of the generator shaft and the yaw bearing of the shaft are permanent -
ly lubricated. Please check these bearings for free movement, bearing play and
watertightness. Deficient bearings must be replaced.