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Whisper H-80 Manual

Document #0022 REV B

SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER

2/4/2001

Owners Manual

Installation, Operation and Maintenance

Southwest Windpower, Inc.

2131 N. First Street

Flagstaff, Arizona 86004

Phone: (520)-779-9463

Fax: (520)-779-1485

Email: [email protected]

Web page: http://www.windenergy.com

WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________

WHISPER WIND GENERATORS

MODEL H80

Southwest Windpower, Inc.

Renewable Energy Made Simple

Summary of Contents for Whisper H-80

Page 1: ...power Inc 2131 N First Street Flagstaff Arizona 86004 Phone 520 779 9463 Fax 520 779 1485 Email info windenergy com Web page http www windenergy com 1 April 2000 Southwest Windpower Inc All Right Rese...

Page 2: ...ng 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...

Page 3: ...ion to properly wire your own wind system Whisper Wind Generators H 80 include the EZ WIRE System Center and the user supplies the battery tower inverter and wiring During windless periods solar panel...

Page 4: ...al Document 0022 REV B SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2 4 2001 Tail Stock Assembled Generator Blade Nose Cone Tower Insert Kit Tail Fin Overview of Wind Generator H 40 Shown Below Optional 4 00 Pipe Adapter Conf...

Page 5: ...9 678 1357 4241 16960 4 68 271 542 1084 2169 6779 27110 3 85 341 682 1364 2727 8525 34090 2 108 430 860 1720 3439 10750 42990 1 137 549 1098 2195 4390 13723 0 171 682 1364 2727 5455 17050 2 0 217 865...

Page 6: ...o battery and the battery voltage determine the cor rect wire size Refer to wire size table pg 5 A self sup porting tower occupies less ground area than a guyed tower but is more expensive A fold over...

Page 7: ...ides for ventilation Allow 60 cm 2 ft vertical separation for access to terminals and checking water Coat all connections with grease or corrosion protector available at auto parts store Install EZ WI...

Page 8: ...was not damaged in shipment and is ready to install on the tower GROUND TEST SHORT CIRCUIT TEST When the wires are uncon nected the wind generator rotor should spin freely When the wires are shorted t...

Page 9: ...wind generator wire can go to any tower wire Wrap split bolts thoroughly with electrical tape to prevent shorts to tower Support wires to avoid weight on slip ring wires Slide generator without propel...

Page 10: ...exceed 10 000 ohms Ground i e water pipe Switch In Brake On Position TURBINE SHORTED TEST With the wires from the wind turbine connected to the EZ Wire and with the brake switch on the ON LED will glo...

Page 11: ...llation 7 INSTALL TAIL Item Number Description Quantity 1 Assembled Generator 1 2 Tail Stock 1 3 Tail Fin 1 4 Hex Bolts M8 x 55 2 5 Nylon Washer M8 X 31 2 6 SSTL Washer M8 x 30 2 7 Nylock Nut M8 4 8 H...

Page 12: ...s 6 and lock washers 3 Tighten 3 Install blade 7 rounded edge advancing clock wise on Extension 2 using cut washer 10 on outside mount ing bolt Using bolts 11 Washers 9 and 10 and Nuts 8 Tighten Bolts...

Page 13: ...ng the turbine to normal operation is achieved by simple flip ping the toggle switch to BRAKE OFF Having the tur bine in regulation or in the brake mode during high winds is not damaging to the system...

Page 14: ...le or vibration The propeller and tail must not wobble Lower or climb the tower for inspection if indicated There should be no buzzing either heard or felt with your hand on the tower mast Go to Elect...

Page 15: ...N OR LOOSE PARTS a Check tightness of all tower mounting nuts and bolts and propeller mounting bolts b Check all bearings Just perceptible play is acceptable c Clean the propeller with mild scrubbing...

Page 16: ...0 Manual Document 0022 REV B SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2 4 2001 Maintenance Log Observe Monthly and Annual Inspection Requirements Record ALL maintenance and repair work Date Problem Observation Action Take...

Page 17: ...r to the two illustrations below and then proceed to the appropriate section TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR Propeller turns slowly Electrical Problem Proceed to next page to diagnose the type of electrica...

Page 18: ...leads and see the list below as a guide to possible problems Voltmeter Test 1 Voltage increase and decreases slowly with wind speed equally across all wires Everything ok 2 No voltage across two wires...

Page 19: ...ibration i Clean with soap or bug cleaner i Contact factory or distributor to replace broken or damaged blade i Turn blades over Leading edge advances clockwise from upwind view i Retighten mounting h...

Page 20: ...s open or wire is disconnected at diode terminal a Battery voltage over 50 high b Turbine may be in regulation but the wind may be too high for the turbine to stop a Disconnected wire between the turb...

Page 21: ...Electrical Problems i Adjust setting Check battery with voltmeter See page 15 i Contact distributor or factory i Contact distributor or factory i Contact distributor or factory i Adjust setting Check...

Page 22: ...only after tower has been lowered BLADE UNMOUNTING Remove blade see Installation step 8 Remove rotor bolts and blade mounting plate See exploded view Reassemble in reverse order MECHANICAL REPAIRS AN...

Page 23: ...ploded view and parts list of the Whisper H 80 It is included as a guide for replacement parts and troubleshooting It is however recommended that any internal repair of the turbine be performed by the...

Page 24: ...5 Polymer Sleeve Bearing 1 IAJ04 16 Pivot Shaft 1 IAG06 17 Brush Cover 1 IAF09 18 Brush Holder 3 IAF06 19 Spring 4 IAF03 20 Brush with wire 3 IAF02 21 Brush wire with terminal 1 IAF02 IAF01 22 Ground...

Page 25: ...nual Document 0022 REV B SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2 4 2001 Troubleshooting and Repair 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 39 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 26 40 34 35 36...

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