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Leading Edge LE-600 Installation & Operation Manual

1.55m diameter micro wind turbine for generating clean and renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows
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LE-600 Turbine
Installation & Operation Guide
1.55m Diameter Micro Wind Turbine for generating clean and
renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows...
Leading Edge Turbines Ltd
Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668
www.leadingedgepower.com
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  • Page 1 LE-600 Turbine Installation & Operation Guide 1.55m Diameter Micro Wind Turbine for generating clean and renewable electricity anywhere the wind blows… Leading Edge Turbines Ltd Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com Page 1 of 48 Rev Q...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Contents ........................2 Read me First ......................3 Introduction ........................ 4 Safety Precautions ...................... 5 Mechanical Safety Hazards ..................5 Electrical Safety Hazards ..................6 Specifications ......................7 Tools Required For Assembly ..................8 Mechanical Assembly Procedure ................9 Electrical Installation ....................

  • Page 3: Read Me First

    Read this first Don’t connect the wind turbine in the wrong polarity Make sure you connect the +ve of the turbine to the +ve of the battery (red to red) and the -ve of the turbine to the -ve of the battery (black to black). Failing to do so will damage the equipment and invalidate your warranty.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Leading Edge Turbines have spent many years developing the ideas and technology behind your turbine. The LE-600 turbine features an array of innovations and construction techniques as well as heavy-duty engineering to ensure optimum efficiency and a long operating life.

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    • Working with tools of any kind can be dangerous. Your LE-600 turbine requires some basic mechanical assembly with rudimentary hand tools. If you are in any doubt about how to use these tools correctly, please seek advice from a suitably experienced person.

  • Page 6: Specifications

    Specifications Turbine Name: LE-600 Turbine Part Number: GA-LETU-009 Nominal Voltage: 12V / 24V / 48V Rotor Diameter: 1540 mm Rated Wind Velocity: 8 m/s Rated Output: 160 Watts Max Output: 750 Watts (900 Watts in certain applications) Rated RPM: 550 Start-up Wind Velocity: 2 m/s Total weight: 19.5 Kg...
  • Page 7 Fig 3: Power output Package Contents Your LE-600 Turbine will arrive containing the components shown below. If any of the components are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. LE-600 Chassis: Qty 1 Rotor Blade: Qty 3 Hub Plate: Qty 1...

  • Page 8: Tools Required For Assembly

    M8 x12lg Cap Head M6 x75C/sunk Rectifier Tools Required For Assembly You will require the following tools to assemble your LE-600 Turbine: • 10mm A/F spanner & 10 mm ratchet (one of each required) • 13mm A/F spanner & 13 mm ratchet (one of each required) •...

  • Page 9: Mechanical Assembly Procedure

    Take care when working with tools made of ferrous materials (such as spanners and screwdrivers) close to LE-600 alternator. The magnetic forces between ferrous materials and the magnet rotor within the alternator may be very strong.
  • Page 10 3) Rotor Blade Assembly - Take the three rotor blades and rotor hub plate. Be careful when handling the blades, they have VERY SHARP EDGES. Use a 13 mm A/F socket and hexagon key and three M8 x 60mm long set screws to attach each blade to the hub plate - see Fig-5. Ensure that the cap head end of the screw is on the rotor hub plate side (thus allowing the washers and nuts to locate inside of the blades.
  • Page 11 NOTE: Depending on the type of support structure being utilised for the LE-600, it is sometimes advisable to fit the main rotor set to the turbine chassis at this stage. However in other circumstances it will be easier to fit the turbine chassis to the support structure before fitting the main rotor set.
  • Page 12 6) Check the blade rotation - Once the blades have been fitted and secured to the chassis, ensure that they rotate freely. Take this opportunity to check that all of the blade and hub fixings are secure - see Fig-8. Fig 8: Check blade rotation Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com...
  • Page 13 7) Fit the nose cone – Do not over-tighten nose cone bolts as the nose cone is a plastic part and is liable to crack if over-tightened. The nose cone can now be fitted to the rotor. This is done by aligning the mounting slots of the nose cone with the corresponding 'barbs' on the rotor blades.
  • Page 14 8) Prepare the Turbine Mount - If you have purchased a LE-600 mount bracket or tower from a Leading Edge Turbines’ dealer, then please refer to the separate installation instructions supplied with the product. If you have sourced your own tower / mount bracket, 7 mm diameter holes will need to be drilled in order to secure the turbine.
  • Page 15 10) Mount the LE-600 Turbine onto the Support Structure - Ensure that the previously installed power transmission cables are not yet connected to any batteries and are ‘shorted’ together. This will prevent the turbine from operating during the installation process. Once this has been done, connect the turbine output cables to the transmission cables using a suitable terminal block with a minimum rating of 75 Amps (12V), 40 Amps (24V), 25 Amps (48V).

  • Page 16: Electrical Installation

    This type of system will often expand ‘organically’, but the following guidelines should be followed: • Follow the appropriate electrical code - The electrical wiring of your LE-600 turbine and associated electrical systems must be done in accordance with national and local electrical codes and regulations.
  • Page 17 LE-600 turbine. • ‘Hybrid’ Systems - The LE-600 Turbine can be used in parallel with PV panels. The PV panels must be wired independently with a separate charge controller specifically designed for use with PV panels and connected in parallel with the battery bank - see Fig- Please refer to the following wiring diagrams as a guide.

  • Page 18: Fig-12: Typical 'Stand-Alone' Battery Charging Wiring Diagram

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  • Page 19: Fig-13: Typical 'Hybrid' Wind /Pv System Wiring Diagram

    Fig-13: Typical ‘Hybrid’ Wind /PV System Wiring Diagram Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com Page 19 of 48 Rev Q...

  • Page 20: Turbine Operation

    Turbine Operation The LE-600 Turbine is based on a simple design for ease of installation and reliable operation. You may notice the following behaviour during normal operation: • Cut-in - The turbine will not begin to charge the batteries until the rotor is spinning at approximately 290 RPM.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Carefully remove the yaw mount bracket by unscrewing the 4 connection screws from the sides of the LE-600 chassis. Inspect the slip rings and wipers for obvious signs of wear. Replace the wipers if required (part numbers available in the Spares section). Reassemble the yaw pivot carefully (do not pinch any cables).

  • Page 22: Spares

    Spares The following components may need to be replaced during the service life of your LE-600 turbine. Please contact your nearest Leading Edge Turbines’ Dealer, and quote the part numbers listed below. Rotor Blade (qty 3 matched set): DP-LETU-041G Magnet Rotor...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    Warranty Your LE-600 Turbine from Leading Edge Turbines (LET) carries a two-year warranty, as supported by a retailer’s receipt. The warranty starts from the date of installation or ninety (90) days after shipment from the LET factory, whichever comes first.

  • Page 24: Disclaimer

    The user of this information and product assumes full responsibility and risk. • The LE-600 turbine is a source of electrical power. It must be installed in accordance with local building and electrical regulations. Consult your local planning (zoning) office for details.

  • Page 25: Appendix 1: Tristar 45A Diversion Charge Controller Relevant Extracts

    Appendix 1: Tristar 45/ 60 Diversion Charge Controller Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com Page 25 of 48 Rev Q...
  • Page 26 Introduction Please read this manual and the specific manual for the Morningstar Tristar Charge Controller before attempting to assemble, install or operate your Tristar Charge Controller. This will assure optimum performance and safety. The Tristar Charge Controller and Dump Load is a 3 party solution designed to prevent 12, 24 or 48V batteries from overcharging.
  • Page 27 Always keep lead-acid batteries the correct way up. Do not allow the acidic electrolyte to spill or come into contact with your skin. Always follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions when handling lead-acid batteries. Please use common sense when installing and operating your turbine and Charge Controller. Electrical Installation Please refer to the overall electrical schematic in the turbine installation for appropriate generic wiring diagrams.
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  • Page 41: Appendix 2: Run / Stop Switch User Manual

    Appendix 2: Run / Stop Switch User Manual Only operate in light winds Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com Page 41 of 48 Rev Q...
  • Page 42 Universal Run / Stop Switch. This will assure optimum performance and safety. The Universal Run / Stop Switch is designed to allow the user to dynamically brake an LE-600 turbine at will. This is achieved by disconnecting the power output of the turbine from the relevant load and diverting it to a short circuit which then applies the dynamic braking effect on the permanent magnet alternator of the turbine.
  • Page 43 Switch Wiring for LE-600 Turbine – please ensure all 12 screw terminals of the switch are screwed closed before finally placing the top cover on the switch:...

  • Page 44: Appendix 3: Turbine Site Selection

    For areas that are generally flat, the turbine can be installed in any position. Remember that the LE-600 has a low voltage output, so it is important to keep the cable run to the batteries / inverter as short as possible.
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  • Page 48 Contact Us Your Local Distributor Leading Edge Turbines Ltd Skyrrid Farm Pontrilas Hereford HR2 0BW Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241 668 info@leadingedgepower.com www.leadingedgepower.com Tel: +44 (0) 1981 241668 www.leadingedgepower.com Page 48 of 48 Rev Q...

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