User Manual

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Introduction
This manual is intended to aid the user in setup and running practices associated with the
SWIWIN SW series micro turbines. This manual is not intended to take the place of a
primer on micro-turbines. It is assumed that the user has working knowledge and
experience with turbines and that each user is familiar with best practices before attempting
to run a turbine.
Safety First
Users need to be versed in model jet turbine operation. Purchaser acknowledges the
risks and dangers involved . Turbines are potentially hazardous to operate and pose a risk
to the user and any bystanders.
 Risk of Explosion
 Risk of expelled turbine blades (rear)
 Risk of Burns
 Risk of long range effect of inhalation of smoke
from turbine oil additives
 Risk of death or injury due to loss of control of
a turbine or turbine propelled model
User accepts full responsibility for all risks including
those to any bystanders. User accepts responsibility
and bares all risks associated with operation of
SWIWIN turbine engines.
Warning to Bystanders
- User acknowledges the risk
of injury or burns to bystanders during start-up or
while operating a turbine. User agrees to take all
steps necessary to ensure that all persons are
situated a safe distance from the operations of the
engine.
Please refer to figure 1. Always ensure, that all bystanders maintain a safe distance from
the engine. At least 10m (30ft) clear of the area to the
side and rear of the engine,
Turbines rarely catastrophically malfunction but in the rare event of an issue, it is best to
maintain a safe distance.
Fire extinguishers – It is absolutely crucial to have at least one CO2 extinguisher and a Class
Figure 1 Safe Distance