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e300i User Manual
Approval:
User Manual
Document #: 0503M01A
Date: March '08
Registration Number 2006/005438/07
VAT Registration Number 4870231406
Revision 1.3
Revision 1.2
Revision 1.1
Revision 1.0
REV : 1.3
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Tel: +27 (0)41 401 2500
Website: www.kestrelwind.co.za
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Summary of Contents for Kestrel e300i
- Page 1 User Manual Document #: 0503M01A REV : 1.3 Approval: Date: March ‘08 Page 1 of 25 Registration Number 2006/005438/07 VAT Registration Number 4870231406 Tel: +27 (0)41 401 2500 Website: www.kestrelwind.co.za User Manual Revision 1.3 (03-08) Revision 1.2 (12-07) Revision 1.1 (08-07) Revision 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 2 of 25 CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS CONTENTS 1 1 1 1 Safety Considerations Safety Considerations Safety Considerations Safety Considerations Mechanical Safety Mechanical Safety 3 3 3 3... -
Page 3: Mechanical Safety
Page 3 of 25 Disclaimer Kestrel Wind Turbines makes every effort to give accurate information in this manual and is in no way liable for any error or omission. The user of this manual assumes full responsibility and risk. We appeal to your common sense to read and apply the safety notes. Consult professional engineers and take advice if you are unsure. -
Page 4: Wind Turbine Overview
The turbine generator body carries a stamped unique serial number and a rating plate. Both the stamped serial number and rating plate are visible on the bottom yaw shaft housing. If this e300 i i i i does not carry this stamp it does not carry a Kestrel warranty and may not be authentic. -
Page 5: Applications And Uses
Grid Tie Inverter. Certain operating modes of the inverter allow the Kestrel output voltage to rise beyond the limit of the inverter. The Kestrel Voltage Limiter will restrict the rise in voltage as the inverter performs various functions. Refer to the manual provided with the Kestrel... -
Page 6: Unpacking And Turbine Assembly Unpacking And Turbine Assembly
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 6 of 25 3 UNPACKING AND TURBINE ASSEMBLY 3 UNPACKING AND TURBINE ASSEMBLY 3 UNPACKING AND TURBINE ASSEMBLY 3 UNPACKING AND TURBINE ASSEMBLY 3.1 Com 3.1 Components Supplied ponents Supplied 3.1 Com... -
Page 7: Unpacking
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 7 of 25 3.3 Unpacking 3.3 Unpacking 3.3 Unpacking 3.3 Unpacking Open the packaging container and check for any transit damage. The parts contained are listed in section 3.1 and on the included packing slip. -
Page 8: Pitch Control Assembly
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 8 of 25 4 4 4 4 Technical Requirements for Assem Technical Requirements for Assem Technical Requirements for Assem Technical Requirements for Assembly Torque Settings Torque Settings... -
Page 9: Tail Assembly
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 9 of 25 3. 3. 3. 3.7 7 7 7 Tail Assembly Tail Assembly (if not factory assembled) Tail Assembly Tail Assembly Offer the tail boom (05) to the rear of the generator and align the three inner fixing holes with the inner studs. -
Page 10: Fitting The Pitch Control
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 10 of 25 3. 3. 3. 3.8 8 8 8 Fitting the Pitch Control Fitting the Pitch Control Fitting the Pitch Control Fitting the Pitch Control The generator is a complete unit. - Page 11 REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 11 of 25 i i i i 3. 3. 3. 3.9 9 9 9 Blade Assembly Blade Assembly e300 e300 Blade Assembly Blade Assembly e300 e300 IMPORTANT: The wheels of a car are balanced to allow smooth operation.
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Page 12: Site Considerations And Mountings
4. 4. 4. 4.3 3 3 3 Towers Towers Towers Towers Towers are required to conform to relevant standards and must be designed to withstand the loading regime of the wind turbine. Full details are included with any Kestrel tower kit supplied. -
Page 13: Turbine Wiring
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 13 of 25 5 5 5 5 WIRE AND CABLE SIZES WIRE AND CABLE SIZES WIRE AND CABLE SIZES WIRE AND CABLE SIZES 5.1 Turbine Wiring 5.1 Turbine Wiring... -
Page 14: Wire And Cable Sizes Wire And Cable Sizes
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 14 of 25 5.3 Wire and Cable Sizes Wire and Cable Sizes Wire and Cable Sizes Wire and Cable Sizes The copper wire sizes given in the tables are calculated for 3% power loss in wire resistance. This is usually acceptable in low voltage installations. -
Page 15: Battery Considerations
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 15 of 25 6 6 6 6 BATTERY CONSIDERATIONS BATTERY CONSIDERATIONS BATTERY CONSIDERATIONS BATTERY CONSIDERATIONS Batteries are available in many shapes, sizes and chemistry. Battery dealers will be pleased to assist. -
Page 16: Technical Specification
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 16 of 25 7 7 7 7 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 7 7 7 7 .1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS... - Page 17 REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 17 of 25 7.2 DECLARATION OF C DECLARATION OF C DECLARATION OF C DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ONFORMITY ONFORMITY ONFORMITY...
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Page 18: Trouble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING REST ASSURED THAT THE KESTREL WILL BE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED FROM POLARITY REVERSAL. OVERCHARGING OF THE BATTERY CAN OCCUR WITH NO FITTED CHARGE CONTROLLER. IT IS i i i i UNWISE TO DISCONTINUE CHARGING BY DISCONNECTING THE e300 FROM THE BATTERY. -
Page 19: Maintenance
REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 19 of 25 9 9 9 9 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE The e300 i i i i is designed for continuous operation on 100% duty cycle and requires no regular part replacement. - Page 20 There should be no movement of the blade. If any wear or defect is detected, consult your dealer or the Kestrel factory. Do not under any circumstances strip the assembly down without the required knowledge.
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Page 21: Warranty Conditions Warranty Conditions
WARRANTY CONDITIONS WARRANTY AGREEMENT Kestrel’s wind turbines are manufactured to the highest standards, in accordance with Kestrel Wind Turbines’ standard and quality specifications, and warrants that the wind turbine is in good working order upon delivery and for a period of 24 months. Warranty terms and conditions are outlined below. - Page 22 REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 22 of 25 CONTACT KESTREL WIND TURBINES Kestrel Wind Turbines P.O. Box 3191 Eveready Diversified Products (Pty) Ltd North End Eveready Road Port Elizabeth Struandale 6056...
- Page 23 REV : 1.3 e300i User Manual Document #: 0503M01A Approval: Date: March ’08 Page 23 of 25 NOTES NOTES NOTES NOTES...
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Page 25: Customer Feedback Customer Feedback
Enquiry Details Enquiry Details Enquiry Details Enquiry Details Complete the form and submit to Kestrel Wind Turbines. Your feedback and queries are valuable to us. Indicate your enquiry or feedback in the space provided below For OFFICIAL Use Only Date Replied:...