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SAFETY

Safety must always  be your  primary concern during the assembly, installation and operation of your 

Chi-

nook 200

 turbine. Always  be aware of the risks  involved with mechanical  and electrical installation work. If 

in doubt about any issue regarding your turbine, please seek further assistance before proceeding. 

Mechanical Safety Hazards

The main rotor  is  the most obvious  and serious  mechanical safety risk. When the turbine is oper-
ating at its  rated  speed, the blades  will be very difficult to see due to  the rotation speed. Never 
approach  the  turbine while it  is  operating. Always  shut  down  the  turbine  by  activating  the  stop 
switch. 

Ensure  that  the  turbine  is  installed  in  a  suitable  location  where  nobody  can  ap-

proach or interfere with the path of the rotor blades. 

Working with tools  of any kind can be dangerous. Your 

Chinook 200

 turbine requires  some basic 

mechanical assembly with rudimentary hand tools. If you are in any doubt about how to use these 
tools correctly, please seek advice from an experienced person.

Your 

Chinook  200

 turbine will  inevitably be installed upon a guyed tower  or  building mount. This 

may mean working at height. Always  ensure that all personnel in the immediate vicinity are aware 
of any lifting / hoisting operations  that will be occurring. Check  there are no loose components  or 
tools  likely to fall and cause injury during the lifting operation. Where possible, all assembly work 
should be completed at ground level.

Ensure that the batteries are disconnected during the installation procedure.

Twist the turbine  output wires  together (to create a short circuit) during the mechanical  installation 
process. This will prevent the turbine from ‘spinning up’ during the installation.

Never install the turbine upside down or in any orientation other than that depicted on the installa-
tion instructions.

Install your turbine during a calm day.

When performing routine inspection or maintenance, always  stop the turbine by activating a stop 
switch or by shorting out the turbine output once disconnected from the battery.

Electrical Safety Hazards

The

 Chinook 200

 generates  rectified DC voltage. Even at these low voltages  there are inherent 

risks. Caution should always be used when connecting the 

Chinook 200

 to the electrical system.

Ensure  that you have followed the wire-sizing chart  to ensure  that the correct  size  of wire  has 
been selected. If wire of insufficient size is  used, heat will build up in the wires  causing a potential 
fire hazard. A properly sized fuse or circuit breaker  should be used in the wires  connected to the 
battery. This will stop the risk of short circuit currents.

Batteries  used in renewable energy systems  can deliver  a serious  amount of current. A short cir-
cuit in the battery  circuit  can lead to hundreds  of  amps  flowing through  the battery  cables. This 
will  cause a  heat build up and ultimately an electrical  fire. Batteries  are also  susceptible  to ex-
plode when shorted. Always use insulated electrical tools  when working on the battery’s electrical 
connections.

Batteries  are very heavy. Do not attempt to move batteries  by yourself. Always  use manual han-
dling tools and an assistant.

Always  keep lead-acid batteries  the correct way up. Do not allow the acidic electrolyte to spill or 
come  into  contact  with  your  skin  or  face. Always  follow  the  manufacturer’s  safety  instructions 
when handling lead-acid batteries.

Please use common sense when installing and operating your turbine!

User Manual   (Chinook 200) Rev D Final                                                                                                                                                           Page    5

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Страница 1: ...Chinook 200 Micro Turbine Installation Operation Guide 1m Diameter Micro Wind Turbine for generating clean and renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 1 ...

Страница 2: ... Introduction 4 Safety Precautions 5 Specifications 6 Package Contents 7 Assembly 8 Electrical Installation 13 Turbine Operation 16 Maintenance 17 Replacement Parts 18 Warranty 19 User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 2 ...

Страница 3: ...trical power It must be installed in accordance with local building and electrical regulations Consult your local planning zoning office for details The Chinook 200 Micro Turbine has moving parts and Sharp Blades that may cause injury due to poor installation and unsafe handling or operation Chinook Turbines assumes no responsibility for problems caused by unsafe or unsatisfactory in stallation or...

Страница 4: ...sign Long life yaw pivot slip rings and wipers Easy tower top installation Simple design for low cost and durability The Chinook 200 is most at home in land based environments Thanks to its unique design the Chinook 200 is not susceptible to corrosion in normal operating conditions For Marine installs Please contact us for a Chinook 200 with Stainless Steel bearing option Applications include Remo...

Страница 5: ... This will prevent the turbine from spinning up during the installation Never install the turbine upside down or in any orientation other than that depicted on the installa tion instructions Install your turbine during a calm day When performing routine inspection or maintenance always stop the turbine by activating a stop switch or by shorting out the turbine output once disconnected from the bat...

Страница 6: ...ced Nylon Rotor Diameter 1 Meter 3 28 Feet Rated Wind Velocity 8m s 17 89 mph Rated Output 85 Watts Max Output 300 Watts Rated RPM 900 Start up Wind Velocity 3 5m s 7 8 mph Total weight 6 3 Kg 14 lbs Tower mount 1 5 Sch 40 Diameter pipe Chassis Construction Aluminium User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 6 ...

Страница 7: ...onents shown below If any of the components are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately 3 Blades 1 Turbine Chassis 1 Controller 1 Spinner Nose Cone 1 Blade mounting plate Hardware Kit with allen wrenches and Manual User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 7 ...

Страница 8: ...als to Break in and the lubrication to be distributed correctly around the bearing raceways and ball cages During this period you may notice a reduced performance caused by the additional friction of the bearing seals In operating temperatures of 10 degrees Centigrade or lower this Break in period will be extended by a further 50 hours of normal operation Connect a digital multi meter to the posit...

Страница 9: ...blades and rotor hub plate Be careful when handling the blades they may have sharp edges Use a 10mm socket hexagon key and three M6 x 16mm long cap screws to attach each blade to the hub plate The blades should all be fixed to the hub plate on the same side with the blades in the same orientation It is important that a washer is used underneath the Nylock nuts 3 set screws 3 washers and 3 Nylock n...

Страница 10: ...ssembly The assembled and balanced rotor blades can now be fitted to the Chi nook 200 chassis This is done by placing the rotor hub plate against the bearing house on the turbine In the hardware kit you will find 4 ea 5mm X 12 hex head screws NOTE you will have 3 ea 5mm X 14 hex head screws that are LONGER for use on the Nose cone Ensure that all 4 screws are securely tightened and that the rotor ...

Страница 11: ... When your tower or mount bracket is ready to have the turbine mounted the next stage is to run the wire from the top of the tower to where the electrical controller and batteries will be located Follow the table below to select the correct wire size This will vary depending on your nominal battery voltage and the distance that the cables will be run Careful selection of the wire size is required ...

Страница 12: ...one connect the tur bine output wires to the transmission wires using a terminal block with a minimum rating of 30 Amps Move the turbine up to the support structure and push the turbine body onto the tower Ensure that no wires are snagged Use the M6 x 70 fully threaded screw along with two washers and an Nylock nut to secure the turbine to the tower mount using the hole in the yaw pivot Ensure tha...

Страница 13: ...sion wires running down the tower from the turbine Clip the wires to the inside of the tower Failure to do this will result in excessive mechanical strain on the wire joints within the slip ring assembly and may cause a failure Wire ties or cable glands are a good way to prevent mechanical strain on the cables Negative Earth System The Chinook 200 turbine is based upon a negative earth system This...

Страница 14: ...egin to reach high voltages The dump load consumes the excess power from the turbine This means that the turbine s power output is al ways utilized whether the batteries are fully charged or not Depending on the size of the dump load the turbine may slow down or stall during a period when the power is being diverted Larger capacity battery banks will be able to store more energy and so the dump lo...

Страница 15: ...3 User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 15 ...

Страница 16: ...h the tur bine output back to batteries Refer to the charge controller user manual for specific operational instructions Shut Down By activating the optional stop switch if you have installed one the output from the wires of the turbine are shorted together This effectively puts an infinite load on the generator causing the turbine to stall When the stop switch is activated the turbine may still r...

Страница 17: ...hinook Turbines for replacements Inspect the roots of the blades attachment tabs for signs of stress cracking or fatigue A new set of rotor blades should be installed if any cracks of fractures have occurred Remove any build up dirt and debris from the rotor blades using mild detergent in warm water Check the blade hub for excessive play Check and rebalance the rotor blades as required Check that ...

Страница 18: ...ler or Chinook Turbines for replacements Rotor Blades sold only in sets of 3 Slip Ring Wiper set of 2 Slip Ring sold only with yaw mount assembly Stator 24VDC Stator 12VDC Bridge Rectifier Yaw Bearing Housing Rotor Bearing Housing Turbine Controller Is programmed for specific voltage at the factory User Manual Chinook 200 Rev D Final Page 18 ...

Страница 19: ...enuine parts or from the use of liquid agents or lubricants in or on the turbine or control equipment Damage caused by operating the turbine in conditions outside of those specified in the Owners Guide including but not limited to allowing the turbine to run Un Loaded Damage caused by modifications to the turbine tower or control equipment not approved by Chi nook Turbines Damage caused to the tur...

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