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Whisper H-80 Manual
Document #0022 REV B
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
Renewable Energy Made Simple
Owners Manual
Installation, Operation and Maintenance
WHISPER WIND GENERATORS
MODEL H80
Southwest Windpower, Inc.
2131 N. First Street
Flagstaff, Arizona 86004
Phone: (520)-779-9463
Fax: (520)-779-1485
Email: info@windenergy.com
Web page: http://www.windenergy.com
© 1 April 2000 Southwest Windpower , Inc
All Right Reserved
WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
2/4/2001
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  • Page 1 MODEL H80 Southwest Windpower, Inc. 2131 N. First Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86004 Phone: (520)-779-9463 Fax: (520)-779-1485 Email: info@windenergy.com Web page: http://www.windenergy.com © 1 April 2000 Southwest Windpower , Inc All Right Reserved WIND GENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER ________________ SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2/4/2001...

  • Page 2: Before You Begin

    Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 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.

  • Page 3: 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.
  • Page 4 Overview of Wind Generator (H-40 Shown Below) Tail Stock Assembled Generator Tail Fin Blade Optional 4.00” Pipe Adapter Configura- Nose Cone Tower Insert Kit...
  • Page 5 Introduction Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Typical Renewable Energy System Wiring You will need to make the electrical connections as shown below. EZ WIRE System Center (12 Volt Label Shown) See wire size table below. Included Fuse 10 Feet or 3 Meters...

  • Page 6: Installation

    Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 1. INSTALLATION DO THE FOLLOWING STEPS IN ORDER AND CIRCLE WHEN COMPLETE 1. TOWER LOCATION/TYPE AND Tower height minimum: 7m (20 ft) above trees or obsta- HEIGHT. INSTALL TOWER cles within 100m (300 ft).
  • Page 7 Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B CHOOSE BATTERY LOCATION INSTALL BATTERY 24 Volt Configuration Locate battery in moderately stable room temperature, dry Inverter unoccupied building. Battery performance is optimal at room EZ-Wire temperatures. Run AC power from inverter to house or load.

  • Page 8: Open Circuit Test

    Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B OPEN CIRCUIT TEST 4. WIND GENERATOR ELECTRICAL When the wires TESTS are uncon- nected the wind Complete these tests before mounting blades to rotor. generator rotor These tests confirm that the wind generator was not should spin damaged in shipment and is ready to install on the tower.
  • Page 9 Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 5. CONNECT WIRES AND MOUNT WIND GENERATOR TO TOWER Whisper H80 - Tower Mount Tower Insert Support Wires by Attaching to the Tower Blue Wires Insert Mounting Instructions From Whisper Check fit of insert by fitting it inside the tower.
  • Page 10 Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 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.
  • Page 11 Installation Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 7. INSTALL TAIL Item Number Description Quantity H-80 Tail Assembly Assembled Generator Tail Stock Tail Fin Hex Bolts, M8 x 55 Nylon Washer, M8 X 31 SSTL Washer, M8 x 30 Nylock Nut, M8...

  • Page 12: Blade Installation

    Document #0022 REV B 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.

  • Page 13: Normal Operation

    Normal Operation—EZ Wire Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 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.
  • Page 14 Maintenance Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B MAINTENANCE-Monthly - H-80 Turbine EZ Wire 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.

  • Page 15: Maintenance Annual

    Maintenance Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B MAINTENANCE ANNUAL LOWER TOWER AND GIVE WIND GENERATOR A COMPLETE MECHANICAL CHECK. FIX OR REPLACE Do not tighten ANY WORN OR LOOSE PARTS. pivot pin nut. a) Check tightness of all tower mounting nuts and bolts and propeller mounting bolts.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Log

    Maintenance Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Maintenance Log Observe Monthly and Annual Inspection Requirements! Record ALL maintenance and repair work! Date Problem/Observation Action Taken SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2/4/2001...

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting And Repair

    Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B TROUBLESHOOTING AND REPAIR 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.

  • Page 18: Voltmeter Test

    Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B 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.
  • Page 19 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Table: Symptoms of Mechanical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction 1. Propeller is stationary, even in a. Ice in generator, or uneven ice on i. Wait for warm weather high winds propeller i.
  • Page 20 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Table: Symptoms of Electrical Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction i. Turn BRAKE switch OFF 1. Propeller turns slowly even in a. BRAKE switch is ON (brake on) i. Disconnect loads and /or battery strong wind, but will not start b.
  • Page 21 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Table: Symptoms of EZ-WIRE System Center Problems Symptom Possible Cause Correction 1. Propeller turns slowly, even in a. Brake Switch ON i. Move switch to "OFF" strong wind b. Shorted diode i.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B MECHANICAL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENT Refer to exploded view) Do not attempt these repairs on top of the tower. Perform repairs only after tower has been lowered. BLADE UNMOUNTING Remove blade, see Installation step #8. Remove rotor bolts and blade mounting plate. See exploded view Reassemble in reverse order.
  • Page 23 The following two sheets provide a complete exploded view and parts list of the Whisper H-80. It is included as a guide for replacement parts and troubleshooting. It is, however, recommended that any internal repair of the turbine be performed by the factory or your authorized distributor.
  • Page 24 Troubleshooting and Repair Whisper H-80 Manual Document #0022 REV B Exploded View Parts List-Whisper H80 Item No. Description Quantity Southwest Windpower Part # - H80 Casting Top IAA07 Nylock Nut, M8 IAR17 Hex Head Cap Screw M8 x20 IAR07 Stator...
  • Page 25 H80 Exploded View...

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