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Page 2 Whether you’re camping, van living, spending time off-grid, hanging at a cottage, or preparing for an emergency, the Shine Turbine provides renewable energy to power your handheld electronics - any time of day, almost anywhere the wind blows.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Safety Get to know your Shine Turbine Operating conditions Shine power curve Where to set up Shine? What can Shine power? Accessories Setting up Shine Setting up with sand anchors Taking down Shine Charging with Shine LED communication & warnings Technical specifications Care &...
Page 4: Safety
Any attempt to do so will void the product warranty and could result in damage, injury, or death. The Shine Turbine is not a toy and should not be used by anyone under the age of 12. Users must comply with all instructions and warnings.
Page 5 Mechanical Hazard Shine’s rotating blades pose a risk of injury if users are not cautious. Always approach the turbine with caution and never put any body parts, hair, or objects within the rotation of the blades. When setting up Shine, avoid crowded locations where people walk, children play, or pets are at risk.
Page 6: Get To Know Your Shine Turbine
Get to know your Shine Turbine Unpacking Your Shine Turbine USB Micro-B port USB Type-A port Lid-tool Mount Pegs Blade band Guy-wires Get to know Shine...
Page 7 Shine Operating Nacelle body Rotor Mount hole Blade hinge hardware Mount Blade Guy-wire ring & USB cable hook Guy-wire Tensioner Get to know Shine...
Page 8 Symbols Unlock Lock The lock and unlock symbol on Shine’s lid indicates which direction to turn the lid-tool when loosening or tightening Shine’s blade hinge hardware when opening or closing blades. Do not excessively loosen or tighten blade hinge hardware.
Page 9 Shine is a downwind turbine This means that the rotor and blades encounter the wind last. In other words, wind flows from Shine’s lid to its blades. Always approach the turbine from the front. Caution: For your safety, always stand at least 10 feet upwind from the product while in operation.
Page 10: Operating Conditions
0 - 40 32 - 104 °C °F Always check the weather and wind forecast before using Shine. A handheld anemometer can be useful for measuring wind speed and direction. Caution: Do not use Shine in conditions outside of stated specifications.
Page 11 The product can operate in the rain, however, it can not operate underwater and should never be submerged in water. Never set up Shine in locations where wind or gusts (forecasted or measured) exceed 28 mph/45 kph and always monitor the turbine while operating.
Page 12: Where To Set Up Shine
Shine can not be mounted on any object or hard surfaces such as rock, pavement, or cement. When identifying a setup location, look for soft natural ground like grass, dirt, and sand that Shine’s mount and pegs can stake into.
Page 13: What Can Shine Power
Accessories Below are accessories that can be used with your Shine Turbine: · 10 ft + USB Type-A cable · USB-C adaptor · USB Micro-B cable ·...
Page 14: Setting Up Shine
Setting up Shine Set up - remove parts Take off Shine’s blade band and lid, then remove the mount, pegs, and guy-wires stored inside. Once removed, put the blade band in a safe place, such as inside the turbine’s internal compartment, and then place the lid back on Shine.
Page 15 Set up - assemble & secure mount Assemble the mount by slotting the support rods together. Insert the spiked mount end vertically into soft ground. Setting up Shine...
Page 16 Pull apart the top 2nd and 3rd mount rods to expose the bungee cord. Hook the guy wire ring through the bungee and slide the ring over the rod’s inner tube. Close the rods over the guy-wire ring. Evenly distribute guy-wires around the mount. Setting up Shine...
Page 17 To ensure stability, extend guy-wires as far from the mount as possible. Caution: Failure to set up the mount vertically and securely could cause the entire system to fall over. Setting up Shine...
Page 18 Unlock Lock To begin, remove the lid from Shine and attach the lid-tool to Shine’s blade hinge. Slowly turn the tool counterclockwise towards the unlock direction until you feel tension and it come to a stop. This will be after approx.
Page 19 90° Attach the lid-tool to Shine’s blade hinge and slowly turn the lid-tool clockwise towards the lock direction until you feel tension and it come to a stop. This will be after approx. 3 full rotations.
Page 20 Place the turbine on the vertically secured mount by inserting the rounded mount top into Shine’s mount hole. With your body positioned next to Shine’s lid, place one hand on the lid and turn the turbine into the wind. Carefully step away. Setting up Shine...
Page 21: Setting Up With Sand Anchors
Fill each anchor bag with sand. Once full, close each bag using the drawstring. Follow steps 1 and 2.1 - 2.5 under Setting Up Shine on pages 14-16. Attach the sand anchor carabiner to the bottom guy-wire loop. Increase guy-wire tension and adjust sand anchors as needed until the mount is vertically secured.
Page 22: Taking Down Shine
Caution: Always approach rotating blades with caution. Take down - dismount turbine Carefully approach the lid (front) of Shine while avoiding the rotation of the blades (back). To stop blades from spinning, place one hand on the lid then turn Shine ’s nacelle body perpendicular to the direction of the wind.
Page 23 Always close all blades before setting it down. Once blades stop spinning, place hands on the front and back of the turbine. Then, carefully lift Shine’s body upward to remove it from the mount. Caution: Always approach Shine from its lid. When lifting up the turbine, stand on the opposite side of the rotor and blades.
Page 24 Take down - close blades Remove Shine’s lid then proceed to close its blades by attaching the lid-tool to one of the blade hinges. Slowly turn the lid-tool counter- clockwise in the unlock direction until you feel tension and it come to a stop.
Page 25 (3) Disassemble the mount by disconnecting and folding all six sections side by side. Neatly insert parts into Shine starting with the (1) guy-wires, (2) pegs, and (3) mount. When storing the mount sections, both pointed ends should face towards the lid. Then place the lid and blade band back on the turbine.
Page 26 1. 1 and 1.2 on page 22. Charging - while operating To charge while operating, hold the lid (front) of Shine and turn the nacelle body perpendicular to the direction of the wind so its blades stop spinning. While holding the blades, remove the turbine from the mount and proceed to plug your USB cable into the USB-A port.
Page 27 Attach the cable to the guy-wire ring’s USB hook then gently place Shine back on the mount. Do not let the USB cable interfere with the rotating blades. When a USB cable is plugged into Shine and looped through the guy-wire hook, make sure there is just enough slack on the cable to allow the turbine to rotate freely.
Page 28 Pre-charging Shine from wall outlet Plug a USB Micro-B cable into the USB Micro-B port on Shine and the other end into a standard wall outlet. Pre-charging Shine from the car Plug a USB Micro-B into Shine and depending on the make and model of your vehicle, plug the other end into a 12v adaptor or USB port.
Page 29: Led Communication & Warnings
LED Communication & Warnings Please take the time to understand Shine’s LED and warning indications before operating. Battery State When the turbine’s rotor isn’t spinning, the red, purple, and blue LEDs indicate Shine internal battery state. Blinking Pattern Percentage Charged...
Page 30 Follow the action required if you notice any of the following warnings. Temperature Shine is unable to charge its internal batteries due to being too hot or too cold. Blinking Pattern Action Required...
Page 31 If the turbine is operating a buzzer will also sound. Internal Error Shine has an internal error and will shut down after indicating this condition for 10 seconds. Blinking Pattern Action Required Slow red and purple STOP ALL USE and take down pulses.
Page 32: Technical Specifications
Lithium - ion Limited Warranty: 12 months Chainable: Protections: Over-voltage, under-voltage, under- temperature, over-temperature, overload, & transient * Shine’ s internal Maximum Power Point Tracker (MPPT) allows it to always generate the highest amount of power available from the wind. Technical Specifications...
Page 33: Care & Maintenance
Care & Maintenance Cleaning Wiping Shine’s blades and body with a dry or damp non-abrasive cloth will help prevent any buildup of dust, sand, or dirt which can impact the efficiency of spinning blades. Never use abrasive or corrosive cleaners on Shine.
Page 34: Troubleshooting
5% Possible Solution 1. Read pages 26-28 on how to charge Shine and connected devices 2. Try a different cable with your device 3. Let Shine charge from a power source for at least 15 minutes and try again Troubleshooting...
Page 35 1. Check the wind forecast to make sure the wind is within 8-28 mph or 13-45 kph 2. Relocate Shine away from obstacles obstructing wind flow 3. Ensure the mount is set up 100% vertically 4. Ensure blades can spin freely...
Page 36 (containing batteries) as carry-on. Can Shine be left up overnight? Shine can be used at night but should never be left up unattended. Wind and weather can be unpredictable, making it difficult to guarantee the safety of your turbine over such an extended period of time.
Page 37: Warranty
Product. What is covered The Shine Turbine has many components. All components of the Shine Turbine other than the rotor, blades, and blade hinges (the “Product”) are covered by this warranty. Who is covered Our limited one-year warranty for the Product is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser of the Product.
Page 38: Contact
Product. To make a warranty claim, please contact support@shineturbine. com. Please note that we do not reimburse you for shipping the Product. Contact Aurea Technologies Inc. 38 Payzant Ave, Unit 2 Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3B 1Z6 1-844-684-8936 Proudly designed and made in Canada Access a digital copy at shineturbine.com/usermanual...