Superwind 350 12V, Manual

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11. TROUBLESHOOTING
If problems occur after installation of your new
Superwind,
most can be solved using the
below troubleshooting list.
At all times be aware of electrical and mechanical hazards:
Do not approach a spinning rotor.
Never try to stop the rotor by hand.
· Be careful when doing work on the electrical system, since most
of the lines are live.
· Never short-circuit the batteries.
Useful tools for troubleshooting are:
A multimeter (voltage, current, electrical resistance) and
An anemometer (wind speed).
11.1 Wind generator does not start
Wind generator does not start
Table 11.1
Possible source
of errors
Test Solution
Not enough wind Measure wind speed
Wait for more wind.
Annotation: start-up wind speed 3,5
m/s (during running-in period
slightly higher)
Stop switch in STOP
position
Switch to RUN
Wrong connection of
the stop switch Check stop switch and
connection
Connect correctly
Debris between
generator housing and
hub
Find the debris
Remove the hub from the generator
shaft and eliminate debris
Generator shaft is stiff
Turn generator shaft by
hand. For this test the
generator must not be
short-circuited (turned
off)
Repair by authorized service station