Safety Issues - ECLECTIC ENERGY D400 User Manual

• When installing the D400, exercise due care at all times. The turbine weighs 17.2
kilograms and is awkward in shape. It is best to plan the installation carefully in
advance and enlist some help when erecting the machine in order to avoid accidents.
• Complete as much of the installation procedure as possible at ground level.
• Choose a calm, dry day for your installation if possible.
• D400 blades are quite sharp, particularly on their trailing edges. Handle with care.
• D400 is robustly engineered, but contains high-energy ferrite magnets that can be dam-
aged if the machine is dropped or handled heavily.
• When running, particularly if disconnected from the batteries, D400 is capable of
producing high voltages. Caution must be exercised at all times to avoid electric shocks.
• Always observe correct polarity when connecting D400 to an electrical circuit. Reverse
polarity connection will result in damage to the wind generator.
• The D400 must be appropriately fused at all times.
• Never approach the path of the blades when the machine is operating as severe
personal injury could result.
• Always stop the machine and secure the blades before attempting maintenance.
Ensure that all batteries are disconnected when undertaking maintenance.
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The D400 is designed to be permanently connected to a
Suitable electrical load such as a battery bank, dump
regulator or inverter.
It should never be allowed to run unloaded, ie.
open-circuit, for more than a few minutes.
In an open-circuit condition, the D400 will overspeed, and
very high voltages can be produced.
There is also a risk of damage to the machine's rectifiers.

Safety Issues

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