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User Guide

V2.01 Rev 11.3.13

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Document Scope

This manual provides an operation overview of the SolarMill in the following configurations:

• SM1-1P

• SM1-2P

• SM2-3P

• SM2-5P

• SM2-6P

Please keep this manual in a convenient place for future reference.

Target Group

This manual is for the end user, and contains important information regarding siting, use cases, 

and visual inspection of the SolarMill unit. Installation and maintenance is to be performed by an 

authorized distributor or their approved professional installers. 

Renewable Energy Incentives

To support and encourage the deployment of renewable energy many governments and local  utilities 

offer a range of incentive programs.  Your authorized WindStream distributor can help you to identify 

and understand the programs and requirements you may be eligible for in your local area. 

In the USA www.dsireusa.org provides a resource for researching Federal state and Local 

incentive programs

Summary of Contents for SolarMill SM1-1P

Page 1: ...Draft SolarMill SM1 1P SM1 2P SM2 3P SM2 5P SM2 6P User manual Version 2 01 REV 11 3 13 All rights reserved WindStream Technologies SM1 Product shown may vary slightly from specific model shipped...

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Page 3: ...ntents Welcome 4 Distributor Installer contact information 4 Product Overview 5 Document Scope 6 Renewable Energy Incentives 6 Safety Information 7 SolarMill Siting 8 Electrical Use Cases 10 What To E...

Page 4: ...ensure the best possible performance and results from your installation Technical assistance will be provided via our customer service team Please email us info windstream inc com if you need any assi...

Page 5: ...tment The SolarMill utilizes 3 low profile one meter tall Vertical Axis Wind Turbines VAWTs mounted on a single base to collect wind power The unique mounting geometry allows for various solar panel c...

Page 6: ...visual inspection of the SolarMill unit Installation and maintenance is to be performed by an authorized distributor or their approved professional installers Renewable Energy Incentives To support a...

Page 7: ...ility for details and regulations This manual is not intended to be used for the installation of this product but to serve as an overview of the Turbomill it s functionality hook up and maintenance Th...

Page 8: ...a location where trees and other structures would block the prevailing winds should be avoided An ideal siting location for a building mounted turbine is on a building that is taller than the surroun...

Page 9: ...roduct generates significant tipping forces in high winds so the installation must be strong enough to withstand both considerable tensile forces and compressive forces This often requires adding memb...

Page 10: ...AC loads The batteries can be used to supply power to electrical devices in off grid settings This electrical energy can power DC powered devices through a voltage converter if necessary or can power...

Page 11: ...t is operating properly and all the fasteners are tightened Stormy weather The turbines are equipped with an automatic mechanical brake to prevent excessive turbine rpm in extremely windy conditions E...

Page 12: ...SM1 Unit 3 turbines 1 panel 700 kWh per year 5 m s ave wind and optimal sun exposure Energy Potential Per SM2 3P Unit 6 turbines 3 panels 1600 kWh per year 5 m s ave wind and optimal sun exposure Rat...

Page 13: ...suse e modification by any party other than WindStream or f abnormal or unusual operating conditions or applications including any application in any way different from that for which such Product was...

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