Southwest Windpower AIR 30, Owner'S Manual

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Small changes in wind speed can have a dramatic effect on power produc-
tion. The siting of your wind turbine should be carefully considered. Each
installation is different and is often a compromise among tower height, dis-
tance from the battery bank, local zoning requirements and obstacles such
as buildings and trees.
In general the higher the tower, the greater the wind speed and ultimately
power production. However, towers are expensive and can easily exceed
the cost of the turbine.
The minimum recommended tower height is 25 ft (7.6 m) on open ground
or 20 ft (6 m) above nearby obstructions.
(Fig. 2) Try to locate the wind
turbine in the “cleanest” turbulent free air as possible. Turbulence will
reduce the efficiency of the wind turbine and may accelerate wear on rotat-
ing components.
Safety must be the primary concern when selecting the mounting location. Install
AIR
wind turbine
so there is no possibility of accidental contact with rotating
blades even if it requires installing the wind turbine in a less than ideal location.
Safety has precedence over efficiency.
Three - AIR Wind Turbine Siting
WARNING:
Install AIR wind turbine so there is
no possibility of accidental contact with rotating
blades even if it requires installing the wind tur-
bine in a less than ideal location.
20 feet (6 m)
Prevailing wind
Fig. 2 Optimal AIR 30 location.
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