Mechanical Stop Switch - Automaxx 400 Watt Turbine User Manual

2.4 Mechanical Stop Switch

The wind turbine has built-in controller with braking device protection.
Further to this protection we have incorporated a secondary level of
safety and convenience with a mechanical 3-phase AC brake.
During periods of high winds (upwards of 30 mph, 13 m/s) it is strongly
advised to utilize your mechanical stop switch. The use of your
mechanical stop switch will not aff ect the voltage of your battery.
We strongly advise the activation of the mechanical stop switch during
any maintenance of or around your wind turbine. This will prevent the
blades spinning and voltage to be transferred.
Likewise during initial installation please activate the mechanical brake.
The fi nal step in installation of turbine and battery should be release of
this mechanical stop switch.
The mechanical stop switch is pre-wired for your convenience with 8
AWG wire and battery terminal connections. The wire configuration is
explained in the diagram below (page 7). Connect the corresponding
wires of the mechanical stop switch to the turbine. The red (+) wire of
the stop switch should match with the red wire of the turbine. The yellow
wire (BRAKE) of the stop switch should match with the yellow wire of
the turbine. They should match the correct wires from your turbine. This
provides a parallel connection.
Test the connection of your mechanical stop switch at the point of initial
installation. Push the brake "ON". You should see the turbine stop its
rotation. Continue to apply this brake during the remainder of your
installation.
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