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Whisper 200 HV Whisper Link Manual Document #0229 REV B
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
WELCOME TO YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM!
ELECTRICITY FROM THE WIND AND SUN:
Renewable electric power systems provide independent electric power for boats, homeowners, farms, villages and
commercial applications such as telecommunications. If utility power is available, your renewable energy system can reduce
the electric bill and provide back up electricity during storms or line failure. The most common sources of renewable electric
power in these systems are small wind powered generators and solar photovoltaic (pv) modules that convert sunlight directly
to electricity. Renewable means power sources that do not deplete the world's finite fossil fuel resources, do not pollute or
warm the atmosphere and do not generate hazardous waste. Electricity means your children can study at night for a better
future and you can benefit from appliances, power tools and communication technologies that make life easier and more
rewarding. Nearly three billion people in the world do not have electricity and by necessity most will ultimately get their
electricity from renewable resources to the benefit of everybody. You are a pioneer and part of the solution!
BEFORE YOU BEGIN:
Read this entire manual. Identify and note your model wind generator where it appears in this 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 or support structure 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. Contact with the high speed
propeller can result in severe injury or death. High voltage from the wind generator or the inverter can cause injury
or electrocution. A burn injury can result from an electrical short.
These conditions are addressed in the following safety messages:
WARNING: HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM
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 any spinning 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 spinning propeller can be lethal.
STOP! DANGER! NEVER place objects on top or near the Whisper Link enclosure. These devices must dissipate heat as
part of normal operation. FIRE AND FAILURE can result if airflow is blocked.
Introduction
SYSTEMS WITH VOLTAGES OF 64V AND ABOVE OR ON THE PRIMARY SIDE
OF ANY SYSTEM WITH A TRANSFORMER REPRESENT A DANGEROUS SHOCK
HAZARD AND COULD BE LETHAL. ALL HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEMS SHOULD
BE WIRED AND MAINTAINED BY A QUALIFIED, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN.
