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Installation Manual
Contents
1.0 Introduction
1.1 System Description 1.2 System Components
1.3 System Specifications 1.4 Health & Safety Information 01
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2.0 Electrical Installation
2.1 Schematic for Connection 2.2 Generator 2.3 Control Box 2.4 Grid Connect Inverter 2.5 Description of Typical System Operation 2.6 Inverter Disconnection from Grid 2.7 Electrical Wiring and Installation 03
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3.0 Mechanical Installation 3.1 Tools Required 3.2 Tower Assembly 3.3 Connecting the Wind Turbine Head to the Tower Top 3.4 Slip Ring Assembly 3.5 Preparing the Cable Termination at the Wind Turbine Head End 3.6 Brake Rope Installation 3.7 Fitting the Covers 3.8 Blade Assembly 3.9 Zebedee Spring Assembly 3.10 Raising the Wind Turbine 3.11 Lowering the Wind Turbine 07
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4.0 Wind Turbine Operation 4.1 Annual Yield 4.2 Wind Turbine Output 4.3 Vibration 4.4 Noise 34
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5.0 Wind Turbine Maintenance 5.1 Annual Maintenance Main Points 5.2 Maintenance Check List and Schedule 5.3 Recommended Service Tools 6.0 Trouble Shooting 7.0 Appendices 35
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NB: This manual shows the installation process using a 15m flange bolted monopole tower. For installation on
a different height flange bolted monopole or any other Kingspan approved tower please read this manual in
conjunction with the specific tower Installation manual. Disclaimer: The information in this manual is believed
to be correct and reliable. However Kingspan assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies and/or omissions.
The user of this manual and the wind turbine including all its subsystems assumes full responsibility and risk.
All specifications are subject to change without notice. Incorrectly installed, operated or maintained wind
turbines systems are capable of causing serious injury or fire. Installation, service and any maintenance work
should only be undertaken by a Kingspan certified wind turbine installer.