Aquair 100
TM
Manual
© Ampair
®
, 2007
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Page 12 of 23
Figure 10: Pole Mount Adaptor
The hardware kits contain:
Kit 1: Wind blade fixings
Kit 2: PM fixings
12 M8 x 40mm hex bolts
1 M8 x 50mm hex bolt
3 M6 x 16mm screws
12 M8 nuts
1 M8 nut
3 M6 shake-proof washers
12 M8 shake-proof washers
1 M8 shake-proof washer
3 M6 plain washers
2 M6 x 30mm cap screws
3 M6 nuts
2 M6 shake-proof washers
2 M6 x 20mm screws
1 5mm hexagon wrench
(Allen key)
2 M6 shake-proof washers
Note
it is also possible to purchase the Pole Mount (i.e. 800mm pole + adaptor) or just the Pole Mount
Adaptor for those who already have the HIR kit and are creating an alternative mounting position.
Installation differs from the hoist method as follows:
1. Find a suitable position in which to
mount the pole which many clients will
incorporate in some form of stern gantry.
2.
Adaptor set:
Insert the acetal bush in
the top of the pole, with the holes in the
bush lined up with those in the pole.
Pass the anodised collar over the pole
and hold the collar so the threaded holes
line up with those in the pole, whilst
inserting the two M6x20mm screws with
shake-proof washers just enough to
enter the thickness of the bush. Do not
fully screw in.
3.
Pivot:
Insert the pivot in one “ear” of the
Aquair 100 body so the cable exit gland
is downwards and, using the M8x50mm
bolt, shake-proof washer and nut, tighten
firmly.
4. Place the Aquair 100 on the pole, gently
guiding the pivot down into the bush on
the top of the pole. Fully tighten the two
M6x20mm screws in the anodised collar.
The threads now protrude into the
groove in the pivot effectively trapping it
in place.
5. Secure the cable in such a way that the
Aquair can turn at least 360 degrees in each
direction.
6. Finally, assemble the tail vane and then the wind turbine as for the HIR kit above.
CAUTION:
Leave a loop where the cable passes the adaptor. This will allow the unit to rotate in the
wind. Do not make the loop so big as to risk fouling the blades.
DANGER: The wind turbine blades are easily capable of causing grave personal injury, even
in light wind, and should be treated with the same respect as an aircraft propeller.
•
It is essential that the wind turbine be hoisted well above head height.
•
Do not let go of the blades until all personnel are clear. Rotate the Aquair to face the
wind and step back before letting go.
