Whisper 100 Owners Manual
Document #0211 REV C
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
12/31/2005
WELCOME TO YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM!
ELECTRICITY FROM THE WIND AND SUN:
Renewable electric power systems provide independent (no utility grid!) electric power for boats, homeowners, farms,
villages and commercial applications such as telecommunications. If utility power is available, your renewable energy system
can reduce the electric bill and with a battery system provide back up electricity during storms or line failure. The most
common sources of renewable electric power in these systems are small wind powered generators and solar photovoltaic (PV)
modules that convert sunlight directly to electricity. Renewable means power sources that do not deplete the world's finite
fossil fuel resources, do not pollute or warm the atmosphere and do not generate hazardous waste. Electricity means your
children can study at night for a better future and you can benefit from appliances, power tools and communication
technologies that make life easier and more rewarding. Nearly three billion people in the world do not have electricity and by
necessity most will ultimately get their electricity from renewable resources to the benefit of everybody. You are a pioneer
and part of the solution!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Read this entire manual. Identify and note your model wind generator where it appears in this manual. Following the
instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and enjoyable use of your new renewable energy
system.
SAFETY INFORMATION: These systems present mechanical, electrical and chemical (battery) hazards that can be
life threatening. The tower or support structure could fall and cause injury or death and property destruction. A
component of the wind generator could come loose causing injury or death and property destruction. Contact with the
high speed propeller can result in severe injury or death. High voltage from the wind generator or the inverter can
cause injury or electrocution. A severe chemical burn including blinding can occur from a battery explosion or
contact with the sulfuric acid in a lead-acid battery.
These conditions are addressed in the following safety messages:
STOP! DANGER!
It is your responsibility to obtain all required permits and engineering certifications for your tower and
tower location. Soil and wind conditions vary and towers and tower foundations must be designed for your specific location.
Tower must not be able to fall on occupied buildings, neighbor's property or power lines. Tower climbing is dangerous and
should be attempted only by experienced personnel using proper safety equipment. A fold-over tower can eliminate climbing.
Locate your mounting mast (tower) well away from occupied buildings and power lines; a minimum of 100m (300 ft) is
recommended.
STOP! DANGER!
If the generator appears or sounds loose in the tower or is making an unusual sound, the condition must
be corrected immediately. A loose generator or component will soon damage itself further and may fall from the tower or
lose parts that could be lethal. Never stand in line with a spinning propeller.
STOP! DANGER!
Provide climbing protection against all unauthorized persons or children. Never allow an untrained
person or someone without the proper safety equipment to climb the tower. Always stop the propeller before climbing the
tower. Both falling from the tower and contact with the spinning propeller can be lethal.
STOP! DANGER!
High voltage systems (that is, systems with battery voltages of 64 volts and above or the primary side of
any system with a transformer) represent a dangerous shock hazard and could be lethal. All high voltage systems should be
wired and maintained by a qualified and licensed electrician.
STOP! DANGER!
Batteries may emit explosive and irritating gas while charging. Never turn on a light switch or make any
other electrical connection or light a match or make any type of spark near a recently-charged battery. Use protective gloves
and eyeglasses when working around a battery. Turn off all loads, wear safety glasses, and look away when making a final
battery connection.
STOP! DANGER!
NEVER place objects on top or near the Whisper-Controller enclosure. These devices must dissipate heat
as part of normal operation. FAILURE AND FIRE may result if airflow is blocked.
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