Mechanical Hazard; Electrical Hazard - Automaxx 400 Watt Turbine User Manual

1.1 Mechanical Hazard

Rotating blades present the most serious mechanical hazard. The rotor
blades are made of very strong thermoplastic. At the tip, the blades may
be moving at velocities over 15 m/s. At this speed, the tip of a blade is
nearly invisible and can cause serious injury. Under no circumstances
should you install the turbine where a person could come in contact with
moving rotor blades.

1.2 Electrical Hazard

The wind turbine is equipped with sophisticated electronics designed to
provide protection from electrical dangers. Please note that the inherent
personal dangers from electrical current still exist, therefore caution
should always be used when connecting this and other electrical devices.
Heat in a wiring system is often a result of too much current flowing
through an undersized wire or through a bad connection. Please consult
wire guide table on page 4. Batteries can deliver a dangerous amount of
current. If a short circuit occurs in the wiring from the batteries, a fi re can
result. In order to avoid this threat, a properly sized fuse or circuit breaker
is required in the lines connecting to the battery.
Choosing your wind turbine's location
Prior to the mounting of your wind turbine, you must carefully consider a
location.
Things to consider when thinking about your location
A) Distance from any obstacles that will cause turbulence, trees,
buildings etc.
B) Distance from wind turbine and battery bank
C) Any local zoning restrictions
D) Clearance of power lines
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