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Primus Wind Power, Inc.
938 Quail Street
Lakewood, CO 80215 USA
Phone: 303.242.5820
info@primuswindpower.com
www.primuswindpower.com
USA
2013 Primus Wind Power, Inc.
MADE IN THE
All Rights Reserved
Manual Release Date: October 2020
AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc..
OWNER'S MANUAL
Installation · Operation · Maintenance
Silent
AIR Owner's Manual
3-CMLT-2020-A

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  • Page 1 2013 Primus Wind Power, Inc. MADE IN THE All Rights Reserved Manual Release Date: October 2020 AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    WIRING OPTIONS/WIRE SIZING……………………………………………..19-27 Single Turbine Installation………………………………………..19 Single Turbine w/ Up-Tower Junction Box……………….20 Hybrid System Installation………………………………………..21 AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 3 Before going any further, please complete and return the Warranty Registration Card or register on-line at wwww.primuswindpower.com/warranty. The five-year warranty is effective only after the product has been registered. Note - Primus Wind Power does not sell or distribute your personal information to any third party.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    MARINE: Information specific to corrosive environments Information specific to AIR 30 AIR X Marine and AIR Silent-X (ONLY) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 5: Technical Specifications

    (230 N @ 45 m/s) * Install overcurrent protection in accordance with CEC and NEC. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 6: Example Of Hybrid Off-Grid Install

    EXAMPLE OF AN OFF-GRID HYBRID INSTALLATION Please NOTE: AC loads require an inverter AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 7: Siting

    Turbine should be a minimum of 76m (250 ft) away from and 6m (20 ft) overall performance. above obstacles AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 8: Tower Height / Safety Tips

    NOTE: Contact Primus Wind Power for wind resource assessment of your site! AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 9: Tips For Battery Bank Sizing

    *Example: 2 12V 100Ah Battery Bank Series 100 Ah Parallel 12V 200 Ah AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 10: Turbine Assembly /Installation

    • • Flat washers (4) Tef Gel & Applicator • Rotor Nut (1) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 11: Blade To Hub Assembly

    Blade to hub bolt, 1/4 - 20 x 1.375, socket head bolt 72 in-lb. (8.0 Nm) Hub to rotor nut, 5/8-18, 40lb-ft (55 Nm) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12 NOTE: See Appendix B: AIR Silent X Blade Set and Further Installation Recommendations AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Blade Hub To Turbine Assembly

    4.) Carefully and slowly “spin” the blades to begin tightening the nut. IMPORTANT: Observe torque specs AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 14 “click”. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.

  • Page 15: Turbine To Tower Assembly

    Tighten screws to secure turbine to tower. It is important that Tef-Gel is applied to all hardware prior to final assembly. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Towers

    See Fig. 4. Fig. 4. 29 ft (8.8 m) Tower Kit AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: 45 Ft (13.7 M) Tower Kit

    AIR wind turbine. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 18: Roof Mounting Kit

    Fig. 7. Roof Mounting Kit AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 19: Wiring Options/Wire Sizing

    Turbine Negative Black Lead Battery Bank Fig. 8 Single Turbine Installation Ground Rod AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 20: Single Turbine W/ Up-Tower Junction Box

    All AIR turbines are voltage specific and not field adjustable. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Hybrid System Installation

    AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 22: Multiple Systems Turbine Installation

    Fig. 11 Multiple AIR wind turbine wiring configuration AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 23: Wire Size

    IMPORTANT: Install overcurrent protection accordance with CEC and NEC. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 24 12/4 mm 10/6 mm 8/10 mm 8/10 mm 6/16 mm 6/16 mm 4/25 mm AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 25 8/10 mm 6/16 mm 6/16 mm 4/25 mm 4/25 mm 2/35 mm 2/35 mm AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 26: Stop Switch

    (2-ARAC-101) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 27: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, Ammeter

    NOTE: Primus Wind Power Inc. offers a combination of the above in the “Wind Control Panel” (WCP), available in both analog and digital versions. These products are designed with a compact surface mount panel and optional weather resistant enclosure. Th analog and digital control panels contain the stop switch, circuit breaker and ammeter (Amp Meter).

  • Page 28: Turbine Grounding

    Relevant sections of more details and links. the National Electrical Code are referenced. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 29 Article 250.66, item A Grounding Conductor Size Article 270.70 Bonding of Grounding Conductor AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 30: Air Wind Turbine Operation

    420 (LED will turn off) above) until the wind speeds drop below 16 m/s (35 mph). AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Voltage Regulation

    “hysteresis” and is purposely done to prevent the turbine from bouncing in and out of a single regulation set point. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 32: Adjusting Regulation Voltage

    AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    With the turbine open and the yaw shaft removed, observe the brushes and slip rings for grooving or other signs of wear. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 34: Trouble Shooting

    ON, look for two LED blinks. This process will reset the electronic control circuit and verify the turbine is receiving power. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.
  • Page 35 (per below). Primus offers in house repair services as well as parts for field repair. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc..

  • Page 36: Exploded Views & Parts List

    Exploded Views & Parts List AIR 40 and AIR BREEZE AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 37 SNAP RING - 32MM STAINLESS STEEL 3-CAOT-1219 YAW ASSEMBLY 3-ARYW-101-01 (AIR 40) 3-ARYW-101-02 (AIR Breeze) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 38 AIR 40 YAW SHAFT ASSEMBLY (26) 2-ARYW-101-02 AIR BREEZE YAW SHAFT ASSEMBLY (26) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

  • Page 39: Air 30, Air X Marine And Air Silent X Parts Kits

    Exploded Views & Parts List AIR 30, AIR X AND AIR SILENT X AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 40 SNAP RING - INTERNAL - 69MM - ZINC 3-CAOT-1067 SNAP RING - 32MM STAINLESS STEEL 3-CAOT-1219 YAW ASSEMBLY 2-ARYW-101-01 AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 41 AIR 30 YAW SHAFT ASSEMBLY (26) 2-ARYW-101-02 AIR X MARINE/ SILENT X YAW SHAFT ASSEMBLY (26) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 42 (including a copy of the original receipt) and date of purchase or installation satisfactory to Primus Wind Power prior to receiving warranty services. (continued) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 43 120 mph, tornadoes, hurricanes or other cyclonic windstorms), abnormal physical stress, abnormal thermal stress, misuse, negligence, accident, abuse, or vandalism (continued) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 44 ASDs) the authority to create for Primus Wind Power any obligation or liability in connection with any Wind Turbine. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Warranty

    Limited Warranty in the future without incurring any obligations to make the changed terms applicable to products previously manufactured. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 46: Air Turbine Upgrade Kits & Accessories

    Please contact us at info@primuswindpower.com or 303.242.5820 to learn more. (continued) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 47 AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 48 (303) 242-5820 Primus Support Under: Support tab – Service and Repair AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 49 APPENDIX B (continued) Silent Blade Assembly AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc.. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 50 Applicable to both land and marine AIR units. Fig. 1 Blade Set (set of (3)) AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 51 If you have any questions, please feel free to call Primus Technical Support at 303.235.5820 ext. 3 or email us at: info@primuswindpower.com. AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...
  • Page 52 Wind Control Panel -DIGITAL (WCP-D) Primus Wind Power is pleased to offer a digital wind control panel for use with all AIR Wind Turbines (see chart below). The panel is easy to install and will result in a professional operator station enhancing the beauty and value of the Hybrid system installation. WCP-D includes a full indoor only, black plastic enclosure.
  • Page 53 It helps to reduce installation costs and makes wiring a snap with just 4 wires to connect. The panel is available in a 25A version that will support 12 volt systems for AIR Breeze or AIR 40 Wind Turbines.
  • Page 54 2013 Primus Wind Power, Inc. MADE IN THE USA Phone: 303-242-5820 All Rights Reserved info@primuswindpower.com www.primuswindpower.com AIR 40, AIR Breeze, AIR 30, AIR X MARINE and AIR SILENT-X are trademarks of Primus Wind Power 2013 Primus Wind Power Inc. AIR Owner’s Manual 3-CMLT-2020-A...

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