Check the blade rotation-
Once the blades have been fitted and secured to the chassis, ensure that
they rotate freely. Also take this opportunity to check that all of the blade and hub mounting screws are
secure. Remember that the blades are SHARP!
Fit the nose cone-
The nose cone can now be fitted to the rotor. This is done by aligning the 3 mounting
holes of the nose cone with those on the rotor hub plate. Use the 3ea 5mm x 14 hex head screws to se-
cure the nose cone in position. Ensure that the nose cone runs concentrically (true) by slowly spinning the
rotor by hand. Loosening the screws and adjusting the nose cone position should correct any misalign-
ment or ‘wobble’. Make sure you do not over tighten the screws and crack the nose cone (spinner).
Prepare the Turbine Mount-
To prepare your tower / mount bracket, you will need to drill a 6.5mm di-
ameter hole in order to secure the turbine. This hole should be drilled 18mm from the top of the tower /
mount bracket and should be perpendicular to the surface. The hole should penetrate both sides and
cross the center line of the tubular section.
Install the Transmission Wire-
When your tower or mount bracket is ready to have the turbine mounted,
the next stage is to run the wire from the top of the tower to where the electrical controller and batteries
will be located. Follow the table below to select the correct wire size. This will vary depending on your
nominal battery voltage and the distance that the cables will be run. Careful selection of the wire size is
required. It will not only affect the safety of the system, but also the overall efficiency. A wire of insufficient
size will cause a voltage drop, wasting the power that has been generated. The wire sizes listed below
have been selected with efficiency and cost in mind, as it is unlikely that your turbine will be running at full
capacity 100% of the time. If in doubt, consult your local electrical supplier. The wire should be installed in
accordance with local electrical regulations and guidelines. If in doubt, use a local electrical contractor to
complete the wire installation.
Warning: If a Wire of insufficient size is used, heat will build up in the wire causing a potential fire
hazard. Wire capacities quoted below are based upon AWG wire sizes.
Transmission Distance
Chinook 200
Output Voltage
30 Feet
90 Feet
300 Feet
12 Volts
8 AWG
6 AWG
Not Recommended
24 Volts
12 AWG
8 AWG
4 AWG
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