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EZ Tower

TM

Owner’s Manual, Rev A 9

EZ Tower Parts

(Images Not Shown to Scale)

Tower Base

Lower Guy Cable Wire: 21 ft (6.4 m)

Upper Guy Cable Wire: 30 ft (9.1 m)

Cable Clamps (16)

Cable Thimbles (8)

Arrowhead Earth Anchor

Tower Base Earth Spikes

Tower Tubes: (1) 42 in (1.0 m); (1) 48 in (1.2 m); (4) 72 in (1.8 m)

Earth Anchor Driving Rod

Guy Wire Attachment Plates

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Summary of Contents for EZ Tower

Page 1: ...wer Inc 938 Quail Street Lakewood CO USA Phone 303 242 5820 www primuswindpower com OWNER S MANUAL FOR AIR WIND TURBINES Assembly Installation Maintenance 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc All Rights Reserved EZ Tower TM TM ...

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Page 3: ...for boats homeowners farms villages and commercial applications If utility power is available your renewable energy system can reduce your electric bill and provide electrical backup during storms or line failure Renewable means energy sources that Do not deplete the world s finite fossil fuel resources Do not pollute or warm the atmosphere Do not generate hazardous waste If you have any questions...

Page 4: ...wer climbing is very dangerous 7 Locate the tower mounting mast well away from occupied buildings and power lines A minimum of 300 ft 100 m is recommended 8 If the wind turbine sounds or appears loose or if the tower is making an unusual sound correct the condition immediately A loose wind turbine or component will incur further damage and or may fall from the tower 9 Never stand in line with oper...

Page 5: ... cable SAFE INSTALLATION It is very important to remember that any wind turbine has high speed spinning parts and can be very dangerous Be sure that all bolted connections are tight and guy wire anchors are suitable for your soil conditions These elements will be explained in further detailed later in this manual When installing your EZ Tower CAUTION Choose a very calm day to do your installation ...

Page 6: ...____ 11 TOWER BASE EARTH ANCHOR LAYOUT______________________ 12 Tower Layout________________________________________ 12 Tower Base__________________________________________ 12 Tower Assembly Hillside_______________________________ 12 Arrowhead Earth Anchors______________________________ 13 14 Soil Type Recommended Anchors______________________ 15 TOWER ASSEMBLY_____________________________________...

Page 7: ...horing system The EZ Tower includes a simple yet effective tower base and anchoring system which eliminates the need for a concrete pad Depending on your soil conditions cement may be necessary for proper anchoring It is important to read this manual first and understand your soil conditions before you begin construction Read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly Read this manual thorou...

Page 8: ... 1 7 8 in x 48 in 4 76 cm x 1 2 m Tower Tubes 1 1 7 8 in x 42 in 4 76 cm x 1 0 m Tower Tubes 1 EZ TOWER PARTS REQUIRED TOOLS IMPORTANT If any parts are missing from the list shown above call Primus Wind Power EZ Tower Required Tools Description Quantity 100 ft 30 5 m Measuring Tape 1 5 16 in 8 cm Wrench Socket or Nut Driver preferred 1 or 2 9 16 in 1 4 cm Wrench or Socket 2 10 kg Hammer 1 Mallet 1...

Page 9: ... Scale Tower Base Lower Guy Cable Wire 21 ft 6 4 m Upper Guy Cable Wire 30 ft 9 1 m Cable Clamps 16 Cable Thimbles 8 Arrowhead Earth Anchor Tower Base Earth Spikes Tower Tubes 1 42 in 1 0 m 1 48 in 1 2 m 4 72 in 1 8 m Earth Anchor Driving Rod Guy Wire Attachment Plates ...

Page 10: ...ortant factor in maximizing the performance of your wind turbine is proper siting Remember The better the siting the great er the performance of the AIR wind turbine EZ Tower The information in this section gives specifics about the ideal siting of the EZ Tower If your area does not have an ideal location find the best location possible Two basic requirements for a good wind turbine site Good aver...

Page 11: ...than 8 mph it is recommended that you install a Photovoltaic PV system next to your wind turbine creating a hybrid renewable energy system IMPORTANT It is important to locate your wind turbine in an area with as smooth a surface as possible Topography If your location is basically flat topography is not in issue when deciding where to place your wind turbine There are circumstances where the highe...

Page 12: ...tach to each earth anchor Tower Assembly Hillside If possible position the tower to tilt along the incline of the hill with the top of the tower uphill from the tower base IMPORTANT When laying out the tower be sure you have a very calm day with no wind IMPORTANT Two people must assemble and erect the tower Tower Base 1 Locate the area where you will install the tower Place the tower base on the g...

Page 13: ...wer base 4 Place the fourth earth anchor 15 ft 4 6 m from the tower base With the tower base in the center the third and fourth earth anchors should form a line perpendicular to the line formed by the first two earth anchors 5 Check the position of the earth anchors to ensure that they are within approximately 6 in 15 cm of their ideal position Each earth anchor should be 15 ft 4 6 m from the towe...

Page 14: ...hors must be installed in soil that has been undisturbed 7 Drive the earth anchor into the ground using the earth anchor driving rod and a 10 kg hammer Notice the angle at which the earth anchor is being driven This angle is important for maximum pull strength The angle should be in line with the angle of the guy wire i e the angle should be pointing towards the tower base 10 Finish installing the...

Page 15: ... Gravel Arrowhead Cast Concrete Buried Loam Arrowhead Cast Concrete Buried Clay Arrowhead Cast Concrete Buried Rocky Soil Arrowhead Cast Concrete Buried Gravely Soil Arrowhead Cast Concrete Buried Solid Rock Soft Large Long Expansion Bolt Large Eye Bolt and Cement Solid Rock Hard Smaller Expansion Bolt None IMPORTANT If the arrowhead earth anchors included with the EZ Tower do not work with your s...

Page 16: ...tubes on the ground as shown on the following page Leave approximately 6 in 15 cm between each tube Note Drawings not to scale 42 in 1 0 m Top Tower Tube Location for 21 ft 6 4 m guy wire attachment plate 42 in 1 0 m 72 in 1 8 m 48 in 1 2 m 72 in 1 8 m 72 in 1 8 m 72 in 1 8 m 72 in 1 8 m Tower Tubes 4 72 in 1 8 m tubes between top bottom tower 48 in 1 2 m Bottom Tower Tube Location for 30 ft 9 1 m...

Page 17: ... Leave sufficient wire protruding at the top of the tower to connect the wind turbine Electrical wire can also be pulled through with a wire snake after the tower tubes are assembled Refer to AIR Wind turbine Operator s Manual AAS32 Document 0056 for proper wire gauge selection 5 Join the tower tubes together using a soft faced mallet or hammer Use a piece of wood between the tube and the mallet t...

Page 18: ...th anchors Use the same length for the guy wires on the third earth anchor 7 Secure the cable clamps to the third guy wire 8 Place two cable thimbles on the fourth earth anchor DO NOT connect the guy wires at this time 9 The fourth set of guy wires are used to help tilt the tower into position Secure these guy wires after the tower is upright Attaching the Guy Wires 1 Orient guy wire attachment pl...

Page 19: ... make sure that all the wires are coming up cleanly CAUTION It is easy to over tighten the guy wires Wires should only have the slack taken out with no real tension 6 Focus on the angle of the tower Adjust the cables until the tower is straight up and down Use a carpenter s level held against the tower for this 7 To adjust the angle of the tower relax one guy wire and tighten the guy wire opposite...

Page 20: ...sient voltages INSTALLING THE AIRTM WIND TURBINE Refer to your AIR Wind turbine Operator s Manual for assembly instructions Helpful Tips Use the box that your AIR wind turbine was packed in to support the tower when attaching the wind turbine A strain relief installed at the top of the tower will help support the wires hanging inside the tower ...

Page 21: ...s are inspected to ensure long term integrity of your EZ Tower Check guy wire condition Inspect for wear and fraying at the guy wire to earth anchor connection points Check guy wire tension Guy wires should have uniform tension Wires should be free of slack but not overly taut Check all bolts for tightness Check cable clamps and pivot bolt Check any unusual noises or vibrations Investigate and cor...

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Page 24: ...EZ Tower TM Primus Wind Power Inc 938 Quail Street Lakewood CO 80215 USA Phone 303 242 5820 www primuswindpower com ...

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