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Whisper 200 Manual Document #0059 REV C
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 05/31/05
WELCOME TO YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Read this entire manual. Following the instructions and recommendations in this manual will help assure safe and
enjoyable use of your new renewable energy system.
SAFETY INFORMATION: These systems present mechanical and electrical hazards that can be life
threatening. The tower could fall and cause injury or death and property destruction. A component of the
wind generator could come loose causing injury or death and property destruction. During installation, ensure
that the turbine wires are shorted to each other (twisted together) to prevent the turbine from spinning up in
unexpected gusts. Contact with the high speed propeller can result in severe injury or death. High voltage from
the wind generator or the breaker box can cause injury or electrocution. A burn injury can result from an
electrical short.
These conditions are addressed in the following safety messages:
STOP! DANGER! It is your responsibility to obtain all required permits and engineering certifications for your
tower and tower location. Soil and wind conditions vary and towers and tower foundations must be designed for your
specific location. Tower must not be able to fall on occupied buildings, neighbor's property or power lines. Tower
climbing is dangerous and should be attempted only by experienced personnel using proper safety equipment. A fold-
over tower can eliminate climbing. Locate your mounting mast (tower) well away from occupied buildings and power
lines; a minimum of 100m (300 ft) is recommended.
STOP! DANGER! If the generator appears or sounds loose in the tower or is making an unusual sound, the condition
must be corrected immediately. A loose generator or component will soon damage itself further and may fall from
the tower or lose parts that could be lethal. Never stand in line with an operating propeller.
STOP! DANGER! Provide climbing protection against all unauthorized persons or children. Never allow an
untrained person or someone without the proper safety equipment to climb the tower. Always stop the propeller
before climbing the tower. Both falling from the tower and contact with the operating propeller can be lethal.
STOP! DANGER! High voltage systems represent a dangerous shock hazard and could be lethal. All high voltage
systems should be wired and maintained by a qualified and licensed electrician.
