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2. Safety instructions
Wind generators are due to the high speed and the voltage generated not harmless.
Therefore, please read the following safety instructions with great care:
2.1 Mechanical hazards
The rotating rotor poses a great danger. Above a certain wind speed, it even
appears transparent so that the danger is not visually recognized. Our blades are
coated with three colors so that they can be better recognized visually. Never touch
the rotating blades! Never try to stop the rotating blades by hand!
Please keep your distance!
Install the generator only in places where it is impossible for anyone to reach out
to it! This is particularly important on sailing yachts. Install the wind generator at
a sufficient height from the deck.
The rotor blades are made from hand-laminated carbon fiber material that can
withstand even hurricane-like wind speeds. Always keep away from the rotating
blades to avoid injuries.
Parts or lines flying around can still break the rotor blades. If a rotor blade is
damaged, the system must be shut down by manually operating the stop switch.
Damage to a rotor blade can result in significant imbalances, so that the entire
mast on which the wind generator is mounted can be endangered. Please take this
into account when choosing your installation site, so that it is really safe. During
assembly, the three electrical cables from the generator must be disconnected and
short-circuited, or a blade must be tied to the mast.
The mast and the mast struts must be such that they can withstand the wind forces
and varying loads. Furthermore, the mast foot and struts should be installed in
such a way that vibrations that may arise are not amplified. It is recommended to
consult a specialist.