Installation manual

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It is certainly an advantage being able to use the renewable energy of both wind
and sun combined. You can charge batteries by making use of daylight and wind
24 hours per day. Our hybrid charge controller is suitable for both sources, wind
and solar (maximum 40A wind and 20A solar power).
You can also charge the batteries of an electric vehicle with this unit.
Further applications are:
Any location without an electricity grid connection, research units, traffic manage -
ment systems, emergency systems, street lamps, billboard illumination, projects in
developing countries, wireless LAN access points, holiday homes with inverters for
independent provision of electricity, wherever there is no grid connection available
or too complicated to install.
The SILENTWIND is light and aerodynamic. It is possible to connect several wind
generators if your energy demand is high. As noise emission is very low you can
operate the SILENTWIND in residential areas and on sailing yachts without annoy-
ing your neighbours.
Our charge controller HYBRID BOOST is suitable for 12, 24 or 48 volt usage and
can be connected to the SILENTWIND and solar panels.
Another advantage of the SILENTWIND is that it does not have any inbuilt control
electronics, which means that there is hardly any maintenance work on a function -
ing SILENTWIND generator. The electric power is connected to the charge control -
ler by 3 cables.
The hand laminated carbon fibre blades were successfully tested in a wind tunnel
up to wind speeds of 35 m/s (63 knots) according to DIN EN 61400-2. Therefore
you need not worry about the SILENTWIND in any storm conditions. For mainte -
nance work there is an additional manual stop switch.
1. Operation and use
Due to the high RPM and electric energy that wind generators create, care should
be taken in their operation. Therefore, thoroughly read the following safety instruc -
tions.
2. Safety instructions
Never ever try to touch the turning rotor system!
Never ever try to stop the turning rotor system manually!
For a number of reasons the turning rotor system must be handled with caution.
You cannot see the end of the blades in high wind speeds so you may not recog -
nise the inherent danger. Due to their aerodynamic shape the blades have very
sharp edges which can cause you severe injury in high wind conditions.
2.1. Mechanical risks