Southwest Windpower WHISPER 100 Manual

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WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual
Document #0026 REV E
24 FOOT (7.5 m) LAND TOWER KIT
For WHISPER 100 AND WHISPER 200
WIND TURBINES
Made in the USA by:
Southwest Windpower
1801 W. Route 66
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
(928) 779-9463
Whisper is a trademark of Southwest Windpower Inc.
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
5/20/05
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  • Page 1 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E 24 FOOT (7.5 m) LAND TOWER KIT For WHISPER 100 AND WHISPER 200 WIND TURBINES Made in the USA by: Southwest Windpower 1801 W. Route 66 Flagstaff, AZ 86001 (928) 779-9463 Whisper is a trademark of Southwest Windpower Inc.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have just received the simplest, most economical tower kit available for your WHISPER 100 or WHISPER 200 wind turbine. This kit is designed to be very easy to assemble and erect, however it is important that you read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    We believe this kit and assembly method is the easiest way possible to put the WHISPER 100 or WHISPER 200 up in the air. Thank you for purchasing our products and for your interest in renewable energy. We are confident that you will enjoy the benefits of your wind powered electrical system for many years to come.
  • Page 4: Parts List

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E 24 Foot (7.5 m) Whisper Tower Kit Parts List Your tower kit includes: Quantity Tower Base Guy Wire set 3/8” x 2” Bolts 3/8” x 3 ½” Bolts 3/8” Lock-nuts...
  • Page 5: Tools Needed

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Necessary items not included in this kit: Earth Anchors (explained further in the “Anchors” section of this manual, pp. 9-12) Tubing or Pipe for Tower (p. 6) Ground Rod and Clamp...
  • Page 6: Step 2: Tower Pipe Selection

    Because of the high cost of shipping and the widespread availability of the tubing or pipe used for our towers, these materials are not provided by Southwest Windpower. These materials are readily available through most chain link fence suppliers or plumbing companies and will cost much less when purchased locally than if we were to try to ship them from our factory.
  • Page 7: Step 3: Tower, Base And Anchor Layout

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E ***In some areas there are subsidies and grants available for installing renewable energy systems. If you live in one of these areas and need an engineering analysis for this tower assembly to satisfy your local authorities please contact us.
  • Page 8: Step 4: Tower Base Assembly

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Step 4: Tower Base Assembly To assemble the tower base: Start by matching the two “upright” pieces together as shown above. Insert the large pivot bolt through the holes to assure proper alignment and install its nut finger tight.
  • Page 9: Step 5: Guy Wire Anchor Installation

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Step 5: Guy Wire Anchor Installation There are four types of anchors that are most commonly used with our towers; screw in “Auger” type anchors, hammer driven “duckbill” anchors, cast concrete anchors and expansion bolts (for use only in solid rock).
  • Page 10 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Augers depend on the ability of the soil to hold together for their strength. If augers cannot be screwed in, simply digging a hole and burying them will not work. We recommend buying augers, and if they cannot be screwed in properly, a hole can be dug and the auger can then be cast in the concrete.
  • Page 11 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Holes for concrete anchors should be at least 24 in. (60 cm) in diameter and at least 36 in. deep. The attachment should be placed in the hole and concrete or cement poured around it to a depth of at least 12 in.
  • Page 12: Step 6: Assembly Of Tower And Turbine

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E For softer types of rock, such as sandstone or limestone, a hole 1-inch (25 mm) diameter and 8 inches (20 cm) deep can be drilled and an eye-bolt 5/8 inch (16 mm) in diameter cemented into it. The cement should be mixed just thin enough to pour and poured into the hole before the bolt is installed (a straw inserted to the bottom of the hole before pouring will help prevent a bubble from forming).
  • Page 13: Step

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Install the turbine (electrical) wires to the turbine using split bolts or solder. Insulate well with electrical tape or heat shrink tubing. Install the guy wire set onto the tower pipe. The center of the clamping piece should be located 5 feet (1.52 m) from tower top.
  • Page 14: Step 8: Raising The Tower

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Note: The thimbles may need to be spread open to install them on your anchors. This can be done with a pair of pliers and the end of one of the tower tubes. Be sure to press the open end of the thimbles back together (with pliers) before attaching the guy wires.
  • Page 15 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Once the rear and side guy wires are attached. Attach the “lifting” guy wire to a pulling rope, chain or cable attached to a vehicle, winch or work animal. (pulling rope should test to at least 1,000 lb or 450 kg for safety).
  • Page 16 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E The board or ladder will fall out of the way after it has done its job. This is ok, just remember to put it back in position when lowering the tower.
  • Page 17: Step 9: Final Adjustment Of Guy Wires

    WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Step 9: Final Adjustment of Guy Wires Check to see if any of the guy wires are too tight and are causing the tower to bow. A tower with slightly loose wires is safer than a tower with wires that are too tight.
  • Page 18 WHISPER 100/WHISPER 200 24 Foot Tower Manual Document #0026 REV E Position a sawhorse where the tower is expected to come to the ground to protect the turbine blades from damage. Tip the tower by hand until the lifting wire is taut and supporting the tower.

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