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AIR 403 Land Manual Document #0049 REV D
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 8/20/2001 5
Table of Contents
1. Safety Precautions………………………………………………………... 6
1.1 Mechanical Hazards 6
1.2 Electrical Hazards 6
1.3 Installation 7
1.4 Operation 7
2. Package Contents………………………………………………………… 8
3. Wiring and Installation Procedures……………………………………. 9
3.1 Wiring………………………………………………………………….. 9
3.1.1 Electrical Connections 9
3.1.2 Wire Size 10
3.1.3 Grounding 11
3.1.4 Fusing 12
3.1.5 Stop Switch 12
3.1.6 System Wiring Diagrams 13
3.2 Mounting to Tower…………………………………………………… 15
3.2.1 Attaching to Pole 16
3.3 Hub and Rotor Assembly…………………………………………… 17
3.3.1 Mounting Blades 17
3.3.2 Mounting Hub and Rotor 18
3.3.3 Attaching Nose Cone 18
3.4 Step-By-Step Instructions………………………………………….. 18
4. Testing………………………………………………………………………. 20
4.1 General Discussion of Operation…………………………………. 20
4.1.1 Alternator 20
4.1.2 Regulator 20
4.1.3 Blades 20
4.1.4 Four Spinning Conditions 21
4.2 Bench Testing………………………………………………………… 21
4.3 Performance Testing………………………………………………… 22
4.4 Adjusting the Internal Regulator………………………………….. 22
5. Trouble Shooting………………………………………………………….. 23
5.1 Assembly………………………………………………………………. 23
5.2 Electrical System………………………………….…………………. 23
5.3 Elevation………………………………….………………...…………. 24
6. Warranty Policy……………………………………………………………. 25
7. Specifications……………………………………………………………… 26
7.1 Technical Specifications 26
7.2 Sphere of Operation 27
7.3 Exploded View of AIR 403 27
8. Maintenance………………………………………………………………... 28
9. System Requirements and Considerations…………………………… 28
9.1 Batteries 28
9.2 Regulator Options 29
10. Siting……………………………………………………………………….. 30
11. Towers……………………………………………………………………… 33
11.1 Guyed Towers 33
11.2 Roof Top Mounting 33
12. Frequently Asked Questions…………………………………………... 35
13. Accessories……………………………………………………………….. 38
14. References ………………………………………………………………… 39
