Aurea shine User manual

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Welcome to Shine
READ USER MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING
© 2022 Aurea Technologies Inc. All rights reserved.

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Whether you’re camping, van living, spending time o-grid,
hanging at a cottage, or preparing for an emergency, the Shine
Turbine provides renewable energy to power your handheld
electronics - any time of day, almost anywhere the wind blows.
Head to shineturbine.com/warranty to register your warranty.
Put this manual in a safe place for future reference.
An online version is available at shineturbine.com/usermanual
Congratulations on your Shine Turbine
and welcome to the world of wind power!
This is not a toy. Carefully read and understand the user
manual and all safety instructions before using the product.
Never operate in winds forecasted, measured, or otherwise
understood to be greater than 28mph/45kmph/24 knots.
Always stand at least 10 feet upwind from the product while in
operation and never obstruct spinning blades.
Failure to correctly follow the product instructions could
result in personal injury or damage to the product.
Caution

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Safety
Get to know your Shine Turbine
Operating conditions
Shine power curve
Where to set up Shine?
What can Shine power?
Accessories
Setting up Shine
Setting up with sand anchors
Taking down Shine
Charging with Shine
LED communication & warnings
Technical specifications
Care & maintenance
Troubleshooting
Frequently asked questions
Warranty
Contact
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Contents

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Please read all instructions before operating
The Shine Turbine is designed to operate outdoors on natural soft
ground such as dirt, grass, and sand. This product should only be
used with mounting systems made by Aurea Technologies and
should never be left unattended while operating. Shine is not
designed to be mounted to any object, building, or mode of
transportation. Any attempt to do so will void the product
warranty and could result in damage, injury, or death.
The Shine Turbine is not a toy and should not be used by anyone
under the age of 12. Users must comply with all instructions and
warnings. This product should never be used while under the
influence of drugs or alcohol. If users cannot understand these
instructions, they should not use this product.
Pre-charge Shine before first use
Before operating, plug your Shine Turbine
into the wall using a USB Micro-B cable. Pre-
charge until it reaches full battery.
Once you see the LED flash alternating red-
purple-blue, your turbine is fully charged and
ready to power an external device.
Safety
Safety

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Mechanical Hazard
Shine’s rotating blades pose a risk of injury if users are not cautious.
Always approach the turbine with caution and never put any body
parts, hair, or objects within the rotation of the blades.
When setting up Shine, avoid crowded locations where people walk,
children play, or pets are at risk. To stop the turbine’s blades from
spinning, follow the Take Down instructions on page 22.
Always wait until blades have come to a complete stop before
taking down the turbine or plugging in a charging cable.
Electrical Hazard
Shine contains lithium-ion batteries that could present a risk of fire,
explosion, leakage, or chemical burn if not handled properly.
Do not expose Shine to excessive shock, pressure, or vibration.
Keep the turbine away from heat sources above 40°C/104°F and
never submerge the product underwater. Never leave Shine unat-
tended when charging its internal batteries. When not in use, store
Shine in a climate controlled environment between 10°C - 26°C /
50°F - 80°F.
If batteries fail to recharge, contact Aurea Technologies at
[e-mail].
Never attempt to change batteries yourself.
Safety

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Get to know your Shine Turbine
Unpacking Your Shine Turbine
USB Type-A port
USB Micro-B port
Lid-tool
Lid
Blade band
Mount
Guy-wires
Pegs
Get to know Shine

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Shine Operating
Blade
Blade hinge
hardware
Rotor
Lid
LED Nacelle body
Lid
Mount
Guy-wire
Tensioner
Guy-wire ring &
USB cable hook
Peg
Mount hole
Get to know Shine

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Get to know Shine
Symbols
Unlock Lock
The lock and unlock symbol on Shine’s lid indicates which direction
to turn the lid-tool when loosening or tightening Shine’s blade hinge
hardware when opening or closing blades.
Do not excessively loosen or tighten blade hinge hardware.
Over tightening can cause parts to wear more quickly and
eventually break. Under tightening can cause a risk of blades
becoming loose and being damaged.
Symbol on lid

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Get to know Shine
Shine is a downwind turbine
This means that the rotor and blades encounter the wind last.
In other words, wind flows from Shine’s lid to its blades.
Always approach the turbine from the front.
Caution: For your safety, always stand at least 10 feet
upwind from the product while in operation.
Wind Direction
Upwind
(Front)
Downwind
(Back)

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Always check the weather and wind forecast before using Shine.
A handheld anemometer can be useful for measuring wind speed
and direction.
Wind
Temperature
8 - 28 mph
0 - 40 °C
13 - 45 kph
32 - 104 °F
Operating Conditions
Operating Conditions
Caution: Do not use Shine in conditions outside of
stated specifications.
Never operate the product in winds, forecasted,
measured, or otherwise understood to be greater
than 28mph/45kmph/24 knots.

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Below is the power Shine generates at dierent wind speeds.
The more laminar and constant the wind flow, the more consistent
power the turbine will generate. Highly shifty or gusty wind
conditions will reduce the amount of power the turbine can
eectively produce.
Power Curve
Never use this product in extreme heat, extreme cold, snow,
or storms which includes hurricanes, lightning, typhoons, tornados,
tropical storms, and more.
Shine is dust-resistant and water-resistant according to IP54
standards. The product can operate in the rain, however, it can not
operate underwater and should never be submerged in water.
Never set up Shine in locations where wind or gusts (forecasted
or measured) exceed 28 mph/45 kph and always monitor the
turbine while operating.
Turbulent winds or rapid changes in wind speed may reduce
guy-wire tension and lift pegs which could put the turbine at
risk of damage. As a result, re-tighten guy wires on the turbine’s
mount whenever necessary.
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Shine can be set up outdoors almost anywhere the wind
blows, including by coasts, in mountains, on grassy plains,
or wide open spaces!
Shine can not be mounted on any object or hard surfaces such
as rock, pavement, or cement.
When identifying a setup location, look for soft natural ground like
grass, dirt, and sand that Shine’s mount and pegs can stake into.
Never set Shine up at the edge of a cli.
For maximum power generation avoid setting up by obstacles
To optimize Shine’s power generation, avoid setting Shine up by
obstacles that can create turbulence and block wind flow like
trees, tents, physical structures, or a ridge.
* drawing not to scale
Where to set up Shine?
Where to set up Shine

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Speaker
Use Shine to charge just about any handheld electronic including:
Never use this product to power safety-critical applications or
medical devices where a failure of the product could cause
personal injury or death.
What can Shine power?
Phone CameraTablet USB LightGPS
Below are accessories that can be used with your Shine Turbine:
· 10 ft + USB Type-A cable
· USB-C adaptor
· USB Micro-B cable
· USB-A to USB-C cable
· 12v trickle charge adaptor(s)
· Shine sand anchors
· Shine mount level
· Anemometer
Accessories are available at shineturbine.com/accessories
If you need assistance, please email [e-mail]
Accessories
What can Shine power?

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Setting up Shine
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Take o Shine’s blade band and lid, then remove the mount, pegs,
and guy-wires stored inside. Once removed, put the blade band
in a safe place, such as inside the turbine’s internal compartment,
and then place the lid back on Shine.
Set up - remove parts
Setting up Shine

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Assemble the mount by slotting the support rods together.
Insert the spiked mount end vertically into soft ground.
2.1
2.2
2Set up - assemble & secure mount
Setting up Shine

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2.4
Close the rods over the guy-wire ring.
2.5
Evenly distribute guy-wires around the mount.
Pull apart the top 2nd and 3rd mount rods to
expose the bungee cord. Hook the guy wire ring
through the bungee and slide the ring over the
rod’s inner tube.
2.3
Setting up Shine

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2.6
Open the bottom loop on the
guy-wire tensioner and hook
each peg through the loop.
Note
If setting up on loose dry sand,
skip to page 21 for sand anchor
instructions.
2.7
2.8
Stake each peg into the ground
at a 45° angle.
Ensure pegs have been fully
inserted and secured into
the ground.
Increase the tension on all three
guy-wires until the mount is completely
vertical and secure.
To ensure stability, extend guy-wires as
far from the mount as possible.
Caution:
Failure to set up the
mount vertically and
securely could cause
the entire system to
fall over.
Setting up Shine

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Unlock Lock
To open and secure Shine’s blades into place, follow the unlock/lock
symbols on the lid-tool.
To begin, remove the lid from Shine and attach the lid-tool to Shine’s
blade hinge. Slowly turn the tool counterclockwise towards the
unlock direction until you feel tension and it come to a stop. This will
be after approx. 3 full rotations. The blade hinge is now loose and
ready to open.
3.1
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Caution: Over-tightening or under-tightening of the hinge
hardware can damage the blades and hardware.
Set up - open blades
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Open the blade into place at 90° to
create a right angle between the blade
and the body.
The blade will slot
into the appropriate
groove when at 90°
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Attach the lid-tool to Shine’s blade hinge and slowly turn the
lid-tool clockwise towards the lock direction until you feel tension
and it come to a stop. This will be after approx. 3 full rotations.
The blade is now locked in place.
Repeat steps 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3 for all blades.
3.3
Setting up Shine
3.4
Check that all blades are open to 90° and locked in place
before moving to step 4. Then place the lid on by lining up
the lid magnets with the magnets on the turbine.

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4Set up - mount Shine
Once blades are open to 90° and
securely locked into place, hold the
front and back (rotor) of the turbine
to prevent the wind from rotating
the blades.
4.1
4.3
With your body positioned next to
Shine’s lid, place one hand on the lid
and turn the turbine into the wind.
Carefully step away.
Place the turbine on the vertically
secured mount by inserting the
rounded mount top into Shine’s
mount hole.
4.2
Setting up Shine