Southwest Windpower Whisper H-80 User manual

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Owners Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
2131 N. First Street
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Web page: http://www.windenergy.com
© 1 April 2000 Southwest Windpower , Inc
All Right Reserved
WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________
WHISPER WIND GENERATORS
MODEL H80
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
Renewable Energy Made Simple

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WELCOME TO YOUR RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEM!
ELECTRICITY FROM THE WIND AND SUN:
Renewable electric power systems provide independent (no utility grid!) 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, electrical and chemical (battery) 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. A severe chemical burn including blinding can occur from a battery explosion or contact with the
sulfuric acid in a lead-acid battery.
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 (that is, systems with battery voltages of 64 volts and above or 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 and licensed electrician.
STOP! DANGER! Batteries may emit explosive and irritating gas while charging. Never turn on a light switch or
make any other electrical connection or light a match or make any type of spark near a recently-charged battery. Use
protective gloves and eyeglasses when working around a battery. Turn off all loads, wear safety glasses, and look
away when making a final battery connection.
STOP! DANGER! NEVER place objects on top or near the EZ-WIRE enclosure. These devices must dissipate heat
as part of normal operation. FIRE AND FAILURE can result if airflow is blocked.

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Introduction
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS
The illustration below depicts a typical installation. For more information regarding specifications of wind, wind/solar
and inverter systems, contact Southwest Windpower. Note that the illustration below is for information purposes only.
See the appropriate section to properly wire your own wind system.
Whisper Wind Generators (H-80) include the EZ-WIRE System Center and the user supplies the battery, tower,
inverter and wiring. During windless periods, solar panels may supplement your usage of renewable energy. Solar PV
(photovoltaic) panels make electricity directly from sunlight. Batteries store electricity so you have power during
windless and sunless periods as well as periods of high demand. A deep cycle type of battery must be used. If you have
the wind generator only, use this manual to help size the battery and inverter.

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Tail Stock
Assembled Generator
Blade
Nose Cone
Tower Insert Kit
Tail Fin
Overview of Wind Generator
(H-40 Shown Below)
Optional 4.00” Pipe
Adapter Configura-
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Introduction
Typical Renewable Energy System Wiring
You will need to make the electrical connections as shown below.
See wire size
table below.
Included
EZ WIRE System Center
(12 Volt Label Shown)
Battery Bank
- +
Fuse 10 Feet or 3 Meters
Maximum Distance
WIRE SIZE FROM WIND GENERATOR
TO EZ-WIRE AND EZ WIRE TO
BATTERY
The following tables are used to determine the wire size based
on your system voltage and the distance required to connect
your H-80 to the EZ-WIRE. Distances are one way distances
VOLTS 12 24 30-36 48 60-72 120 240
COPPER All
WIRE SIZE HVLV
AWG 14 xx xx xx 108 217 678 2710
12 xx xx 87 173 346 1082 4327
10 xx 69 138 276 551 1722 6888
8 xx 109 218 436 879 2730 10910
6 42 170 339 678 1357 4241 16960
4 68 271 542 1084 2169 6779 27110
3 85 341 682 1364 2727 8525 34090
2 108 430 860 1720 3439 10750 42990
1 137 549 1098 2195 4390 13723
0 171 682 1364 2727 5455 17050
2/0 217 865 1731 3462 6923 12860
3/0 273 1088 2177 4355 8710 27230
4/0 345 1378 2755 5510 11020
250 402 1607 3214 6429 12860
300 482 1929 3857 7714 15430
350 563 2250 4500 9000
400 650 2596 5192 10390
500 805 3214 6429
VOLTS 12 24 32-36 48 64-72 120 240
COPPER All
WIRE SIZE HVLV
AWG 14 xx xx xx 33 66 207 826
12 xx xx 27 53 105 330 1319
10 xx 21 42 84 168 525 2099
8 xx 33 66 133 268 831 3320
6 13 52 103 207 414 1293 5170
4 21 83 165 330 661 2066 8260
3 26 104 208 416 831 2598 10390
2 33 131 262 524 1048 3277 13100
1 41 167 335 669 1340 4183
0 52 208 416 831 1663 5200
2/0 66 264 528 1055 2110 6600
3/0 83 332 664 1327 2655 8300
4/0 105 420 840 1679 3360
250 123 490 980 1960 3919
300 147 588 1180 2351 4700
350 172 686 1370 2740
400 198 791 1580 3160
500 245 980 1960

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Installation
Tower
Wind Generator Model
H80-24
Battery System Volts
24
Minimum Amp x Hours
(20 hour rate)
200
Min. kwh (Volts x Amps x Hours/1000)
4
Tower height minimum: 7m (20 ft) above trees or obsta-
cles within 100m (300 ft).
100m (300 ft)
1. TOWER LOCATION/TYPE AND
HEIGHT. INSTALL TOWER
(Install tower following manufacturer’s instructions.)
Tower height minimum is 7 meters (20 feet) above trees or
obstacles within 100m (300ft). The lateral thrust rating at
top must match wind generator model. The highest point
on your property is generally best, but wind generator dis-
tance to battery and the battery voltage determine the cor-
rect wire size (Refer to wire size table pg. 5). A self sup-
porting tower occupies less ground area than a guyed tower
but is more expensive. A fold over design permits easy in-
stallation and maintenance on the ground and eliminates
the need for climbing.
Whisper Models H80 are suitable for roof or side-of-
building mounting on unoccupied buildings such as ga-
rage or barn. Some vibration transmission will be notice-
able from mounts to structure. Foundations must be de-
signed and approved for local wind/soil conditions.
1. INSTALLATION
DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER AND CIRCLE WHEN COMPLETE
Roof Mount Side of Building Mount
H80
Mounting
Bracket
2. PURCHASE BATTERIES OF PROPER SIZE.
Packages contains suggested battery size. See Table below for minimum battery size.
MINIMUM BATTERY SIZES

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Installation
Locate battery in moderately stable room temperature, dry
unoccupied building. Battery performance is optimal at room
temperatures. Run AC power from inverter to house or load.
If battery is in an occupied building, an enclosure with vent
to outside is required. Follow code. See the following
diagrams for package system series/parallel arrangement.
Determine series/parallel arrangement and construct a rack
or mount from heavy, treated lumber. Allow 5 cm (2 in) on
all sides for ventilation. Allow 60 cm (2 ft) vertical
separation for access to terminals and checking water.
Coat all connections with grease or corrosion protector
available at auto parts store. Install EZ-WIRE and Inverter
fuse (if used) at battery positive.
Nut and Bolt
Battery Positive
Drill one end of fuse to fit
battery post, if necessary.
JJN-100 IR 200kA
Use the diagrams below to determine the
series/parallel arrangement for your system
voltage (typical 6 volt battery arrangement
shown).
12 Volt Configuration
Inverter
Inverter
EZ-Wire
EZ-Wire
24 Volt Configuration
Inverter
Inverter
EZ-Wire
EZ-Wire
Inverter
EZ-Wire
48 Volt Configuration
Inverter
EZ-Wire
Recommended Battery Fuse Installation
Fuse Included
3. CHOOSE BATTERY LOCATION
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Complete these tests before mounting blades to rotor.
These tests confirm that the wind generator was not
damaged in shipment and is ready to install on the tower.
GROUND TEST SHORT CIRCUIT TEST
When the wires
are uncon-
nected the wind
generator rotor
should spin
freely.
When the wires are
shorted together the
generator rotor
should turn hard and
smooth.
OPEN CIRCUIT TEST
Check resistance
to ground on any
wire. Resistance
must exceed
10,000 ohms.
4. WIND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL
TESTS

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Installation
Mounting Instructions
Check fit of insert by fitting it inside the tower.
A maximum of 1.5 mm (1/16 in) play is al-
lowed. You must be able to pull pipe or tube
tight against insert with mounting bolts.
Install insert on yaw shaft with slot facing
down. Slot used for tower wire support. Use
medium-strength thread locking compound on
all fasteners. M6 X 10 Allen head set-screws
must engage both holes in yaw shaft
Use plastic wire nuts or split bolts to make
electrical connections. Any wind generator
wire can go to any tower wire. Wrap split bolts
thoroughly with electrical tape to prevent
shorts to tower. Support wires to avoid weight
on slip ring wires.
Slide generator without propeller into tower
and install mounting hardware as shown.
5. CONNECT WIRES AND MOUNT
WIND GENERATOR TO TOWER
Whisper H80 - Tower Mount
Part Number Tower Insert Kit
WP00174
Pipe 2.5 Schedule 40 (2.875 O.D. x .20Wall)
WP00177 Optional Tube 4” x .120 Wall
Wire Nut or
Split Bolt
Connector
Cable Sleeve
Tower
Wires to EZ
Wire System
Blue Wires
From Whisper
Tower Insert Support Wires
by Attaching
to the Tower
Insert
Item Description 2.5”
QTY 4” QTY
1 Set Screw (M6 X 10) 2 2
2 Bolt M8X20 4 6
3 Lock Washer M8 4 6
2
2.5” Insert
Or
4.0” Insert
1
3
Engagement Holes
2.5” Insert Shown Above

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6. TEST WIND GENERATOR TO EZ WIRE WIRING
Complete these tests before mounting blades to rotor.
Repeat step 4 using brake switch to short wires
GROUND TEST
Check resistance
to ground on any
wire. Resistance
must exceed
10,000 ohms.
Ground (i.e. water pipe
Switch
In
“Brake
On”
Position
TURBINE SHORTED TEST
With the wires from the
wind turbine connected to
the EZ Wire and with the
brake switch on, the “ON”
LED will glow when rotor is
spun. The “REGULATING”
LED will glow brighter with
increasing speed.
Switch
In
“Brake
Off”
Position
TURBINE OPEN CIRCUIT TEST
When the wires from
the wind turbine are
connected to the EZ
Wire and the brake is
off, the turbine
should spin freely.
The “ON” LED will
glow when rotor is
spun.

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7. INSTALL TAIL
Item Number Description Quantity
1 Assembled Generator 1
2 Tail Stock 1
3 Tail Fin 1
4 Hex Bolts, M8 x 55 2
5 Nylon Washer, M8 X 31 2
6 SSTL Washer, M8 x 30 2
7 Nylock Nut, M8 4
8 Hex Bolt, M8 x 25 1
9 Hex Bolt, M8 x 70 1
2
1
5
4
3
6
7
9
8
7
H-80 Tail Assembly

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Installation
8. INSTALL BLADE AND NOSE CONE. BRAKE SWITCH “ON”
Installation instructions for Whisper H-80.
1. Bolt down Blade Extension (#2) to rotor using only the one bolt (#4) and lock washer (#3) nearest center of rotor.
Insure remaining Extension bolt-hole lines up with rotor by loosely inserting bolt in outer hole and tighten inner bolt
securely. Repeat for each Blade Extension.
2. Line up bolts (#4) through Nose Cone (#5) using Flat Washers (#6), and lock washers (#3). Tighten.
3. Install blade (#7), rounded edge advancing clock-wise, on Extension (#2) using cut washer (#10) on outside mount-
ing bolt. Using bolts (#11), Washers (#9 and #10), and Nuts (#8) Tighten Bolts to 18 Ft-lbs torque. Repeat for re-
maining Blades. Note: Tapered ground end of extensions faces towards blades.
Item Description Quantity
1 SS Blade Extension 3
2 SS Lock Washer, M10 6
3 SS Hex Bolt M10 x 40 6
4 Nose Cone 1
5 SS Flat Washer M10 x 20 (Thin) 3
6 Blade 3
7 SS Nylock Nut M10 6
9 SS Flat Washer M10 x 30 (Thick) 3
10 SS Shaved Flat Washer M10 x 30 3
11 SS Hex Bolt, M10 x 50 6
WHISPER H-80
Blade Installation
7
2
3
4
8
5
6
3
9
4
11
10
Leading Edge
Rounded
Trailing Edge Sharp
Rotor
Ground Edge

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Normal Operation—EZ Wire
NORMAL OPERATION
EZ-Wire System Center Controls and Features
The EZ WIRE is a resistive load regulator and a rectifier. The three AC inputs from the wind turbine are rectified
by the EZ Wire and then output as DC to the battery bank. When the battery bank voltage increases to a level set by
the user, regulation occurs. When this happens, all power from the wind turbine is diverted to the resistor bank,
which slows or stops the wind turbines blades from rotating. The regulator will not come out of regulation until the
battery bank drops below a factory set voltage based upon the battery bank. The preset lower end and the adjustable
upper end of the adjustment window are as shown in the table below.
Brake Switch: To slow or stop the wind turbine, flip
the toggle switch on the control panel to BRAKE ON.
This will slow or stop the wind turbine and divert the
output DC current to the resistor bank. Returning the
turbine to normal operation is achieved by simple flip-
ping the toggle switch to BRAKE OFF. Having the tur-
bine in regulation or in the brake mode during high
winds is not damaging to the system.
Brake Switch ON
Setting Regulation Voltage
Battery Bank Lower End Upper End Adjustable Range Preset Level
12 V 12.5 V 18 V 14.1 V
24 V 25 V 37 V 28.4 V
36 V 37.5 V 55 V 42.3 V
48 V 50 V 73 V 56.4 V
Setting Regulation Voltage: To adjust
regulation set point on the EZ WIRE II
turn the potentiometer knob located on the
control panel to the corresponding desired
voltage.
On LED: Indicates when the
blades of the turbine are spinning.
Regulating LED: Indicates
when the turbine is in regulation
or when the turbine has been
slowed using the brake switch.
LED Display
READ THIS BEFORE YOU CONSIDER ADJUSTING THE REGULATOR SET POINT
Turning up the regulation set point adjustment will NOT increase the turbines output voltage or amperes. It simply
adjusts the “shut down” point for the generators’ voltage regulator. When the battery voltage reaches the regulation
set point voltage, the turbine will slow down and stop charging the batteries.
12 Volt label shown, operation is the same for 24, 36 and 48 volt units

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Maintenance
3. INSPECT THE TOWER
Follow all inspection and maintenance requirements of the
tower manufacturer. Tighten all nuts and bolts, especially
wire clips. Check for cracks and bent or broken parts at the
anchors and base structure. Check for broken strands and
tighten guys.
2. CHECK MECHANICAL CONDITION
WATCH AND LISTEN FROM THE TOWER BASE.
Use binoculars. There should be no mechanical noise,
rattle or vibration. The propeller and tail must not wobble.
Lower or climb the tower for inspection, if indicated. There
should be no buzzing either heard or felt with your hand on
the tower mast. Go to Electrical Problems, if indicated.
MAINTENANCE-Monthly - H-80
Turbine
1. TEST BRAKE
(This checks electrical wiring.)
STOP THE WIND GENERATOR IN A MODERATE
WIND (CHARGING BUT NOT FURLING) No unusual
difficulty or noise should be experienced in stopping the
propeller. A noise during braking can indicate a
disconnected wire.
4. CHECK THE BATTERY
Add only distilled water if low.
Tighten battery connections
Remove corrosion and protect terminals
Wipe tops with baking soda solution.
EZ Wire

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Maintenance
LOWER TOWER AND GIVE WIND
GENERATOR A COMPLETE
MECHANICAL CHECK. FIX OR REPLACE
ANY WORN OR LOOSE PARTS.
a) Check tightness of all tower mounting nuts and bolts and
propeller mounting bolts.
b) Check all bearings. Just perceptible play is acceptable.
c) Clean the propeller with mild scrubbing agent to remove
all dirt and debris. Replace blades if they are cracked or
damaged.
MAINTENANCE
ANNUAL
Tighten tower
and blade mount-
ing bolts
Do not tighten
pivot pin nut.

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Maintenance Log
Observe Monthly and Annual Inspection Requirements! Record ALL maintenance and repair
work!
Date
Problem/Observation Action Taken
Maintenance

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WIND GENERATOR SYSTEM
First, one must determine if the problem is mechanical or electrical. Refer to the two illustrations below and then
proceed to the appropriate section.
TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR
Propeller turns slowly = Electrical Problem
Proceed to next page to diagnose the type of electrical
problem the turbine is experiencing.
Propeller does not turn = Mechanical Problem
Proceed directly to Table: Symptoms of Mechanical
Problems
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DETERMINING THE TYPE OF ELECTRICAL PROBLEM
Electrical problems can be in the generator or the EZ-WIRE. Determine which as follows:
1. Wind generator will not start (blades turn slowly as if the brake is on): On a day of moderate wind, disconnect the
three wires from the wind generator one at a time at the EZ-WIRE. If the wind generator starts, the wire that allowed it
to start leads to a bad diode in the EZ-WIRE. Call the factory or the distributor to replace the diode..
2. Wind generator still does not start. On a day of moderate wind, disconnect any two wires. If the wind generator
starts, the problem is in the EZ-WIRE. Go to Table, Symptoms of EZ-WIRE System Center Problems. If the wind
generator still does not start the problem is in the tower wiring or the wind generator. Go to Table, Symptoms of
Electrical Problems.
3. Wind generator is running, but may have an electrical problem. Using a voltmeter, read the voltage across the leads
and see the list below as a guide to possible problems.
Voltmeter Test
1. Voltage increase and decreases slowly with wind speed equally across all wires = Everything ok.
2. No voltage across two wires = One wire from wind generator not carrying power. Check in order: Check the tower
wiring to insure it is properly wired. Check slip rings and brushes, stator connections and stator windings for obvi-
ous damage. Report damage to authorized distributor or factory.
3. Voltage significantly high across two wires than the others = Contact the distributor or the factory, possibly a bad
diode.
4. Voltage produced after BRAKE switch turned ON = Possibly a faulty brake switch or a wire shorted to the other
two or an internal fault has occurred in your EZ WIRE system.
5. Voltage significantly lower across two wires than the others = Bad connection at wind turbine voltage connections
or faulty stator winding. Report this failure to your distributor or the factory.
6. Should these results appear inconclusive in determining the problem proceed directly to Table: Symptoms of
Electrical Problems or Table: Symptoms of EZ-WIRE System Center Problems.
From Wind
Generator
To EZ-WIRE Terminals
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Table: Symptoms of Mechanical Problems
a. Ice in generator, or uneven ice on
propeller
b. Debris between rotor and stator
c. Loose or high magnet
d. Bad bearing
i. Wait for warm weather
i. Turn propeller gently by hand and
blow or use piece of paper to
dislodge debris
i. Contact factory or distributor to
remove rotor and re-glue magnets
i. Contact factory or distributor to
replace bearing(s)
a. Same as above, except more likely
to be high magnet or bad bearing.
b. Swelled wire keepers due to high
moisture
i. Same as above
i. Contact factory. Stator may need
re-varnishing.
a. Ice on blade
b. Dirty blade
c. Split, warped or damaged blade
d. One or more blades on backwards
a. Blades on backwards.
(See blade installation)
a. Blade out of balance
b. Blade not tracking
c. Rotor (magnet can) out of balance
d. blade plate out of balance
i. Wait for warm weather. Prop will
eventually shed ice, leave running
unless there is substantial vibration
i. Clean with soap or bug cleaner
i. Contact factory or distributor to
replace broken or damaged blade
i. Turn blades over. Leading edge
advances clockwise from upwind
view.
i. Retighten mounting hardware, use
Loctite or equivalent thread-locking
compound
i. Repair as required
i. Contact factory to replace bearings
i. Contact factory to replace shaft
a. Generator loose in tower
b. Loose rotor (magnet can) on shaft
loose tail, missing rubber bumper,
wires slapping inside of mast,
governor pivot bolt loose
c. Worn bearings
d. Shaft broken
i. Contact factory to replace blade
i. Contact factory to replace
mounting plate
i. Return to factory or distributor
i. Return to factory or distributor
1. Propeller is stationary, even in
high winds
2. Propeller will not turn at all except
in high wind, scraping or rubbing
sound at low rpm, always stops at
same propeller position
3. Propeller is harder starting, out put
is lower & there is more propeller
noise than usual. Seems out of bal-
ance.
4. Propeller turns a little, never starts
5. Tail, generator and tower vibrate
or shake at all or some wind
speeds
6. Rattle or clunking from generator
Symptom Possible Cause Correction
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Table: Symptoms of Electrical Problems
1. Propeller turns slowly even in
strong wind, but will not start
2. Propeller runs too fast, may
whistle, no output, no unusual
mechanical noise
3. Propeller runs too fast, may
whistle, no output, no unusual
mechanical noise
4. Propeller runs too fast, may
whistle, output less than 50% for
wind speed , growling ,buzzing or
vibration felt by hand or mast
5. Propeller runs too slowly , output
low, no unusual mechanical noise
a. BRAKE switch is ON (brake on)
b. Battery is dead (voltage less than
(1/2 nominal)
c. Incorrect turbine wiring
d. Short circuit in wiring from
generator to EZ-WIRE (in tower)
e. Shorted diodes in EZ-WIRE
f. Short circuit in brush card or slip
ring assembly
g. Short in turbine
a. Load disconnected
b. Two or three wires open between
turbine and EZ-WIRE.
c. EZ-WIRE diodes open or wire is
disconnected at diode terminal
a. Battery voltage over 50% high
b. Turbine may be in regulation, but
the wind may be too high for the
turbine to stop
a. Disconnected wire between the
turbine and the EZ-WIRE
b. One open or disconnected diode
c. One slip ring or brush not making
good connection.
a. Battery voltage low, or a dead
battery.
b. Incorrect turbine wiring
i. Turn BRAKE switch OFF
i. Disconnect loads and /or battery
from EZ-WIRE until generator
starts
i. Rewire
i. Check wiring from tower
i. See “Voltmeter Test, See Page
20”
i. Contact distributor or factory
i. Contact distributor or factory
i. Check battery fuse and all
connections
i. See “Voltmeter Test, See Page
20”
i. See “Voltmeter Test, See Page
20”
i. Battery too small
ii. Battery out of water
iii. Bad, corroded battery
connections
iv. Battery worn out
i. Rewire
i. See “Voltmeter Test, See Page
20”
i. See “Voltmeter Test, See Page
20”
i. Contact distributor or factory
i. Disconnect loads and let battery
charge.
i. Check wind generator wiring
connections or rewire
Symptom Possible Cause Correction
Troubleshooting and Repair