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- Page 1 600 Watt MARINE WIND TURBINE User’s Manual...
- Page 2 1-888-478-6435 or email to info@sunforceproducts.com The Sunforce 600 Watt Marine Wind Turbine is designed for watercrafts and any area in close proximity to salt water. The heavy-duty powder-coating adds enhanced resistance to the effects of the sun, wind, and water.
- Page 3 Please consult wire guide table below. Choosing your Sunforce 600 Watt Wind Turbine’s location Prior to the mounting of your Sunforce 600 Watt 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.
- Page 4 2. MODEL AND SPECIFICATION TABLE 2.1 Specification Table Model 600W Marine Turbine Related speed 12.5 m/s (41 ft/s) Related power 600 W # Voltage with MPPT 12 or 24 V ## Rotor diameter 0.65 m (2.1 ft) Cut-in wind speed 4.5 MPH Survival wind speed 157 MPH...
- Page 5 Over-Speed Braking: Caution: Please review the following wire gauge table to install the correct wire gauge. Sunforce recommends these as the minimum wire sizes for optimal performance. Always use the largest gauge wires that are practical and affordable. Local, state, and or national electrical codes take precedence over these general recommendations.
- Page 6 Single Turbine installation:...
- Page 7 Multiple Turbine installation:...
- Page 8 Hybrid Solar/Wind System A typical “hybrid” system (Photovoltaic and Wind combined) is wired as follows Whenever feasible wire the turbine and solar panels to their own set of battery terminals.
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Page 9: Package Contents
4. PACKAGE CONTENTS Check the parts listed with the contents of the box and make sure that you have everything needed for assembly. Figure 1 Caution: The edges of the blades are sharp. Please handle with care. Name Quantity Turbine Blades MPPT Charge Controller Vertical Tail... -
Page 10: Installation Procedure
Spring Washer (M14) Screw Pack Stop Screw (M5xL20) Hex Sleeve Hex Key no.5 Hex Key No.3 Rubber Spacer Hex Screw (M5xL20) Washer (M5) Nut (M14xP2.0) Hex Screw (M6xL30) Nut (M6) Hex Screw (M5xL12) Replacement Spring Washer (M14) Screw Pack Rubber Spacer Hex Screw (M5xL20) Washer (M5) Stop Screw (M5xL20) - Page 11 Figure 3 Figure 4 Caution: Make sure that all of the bolts are secured with nuts. Step 3: How to install the hub. Figure 5 Adhesive strip should be wrapped around your Tower (not included) to increase secure connection to the Yaw shaft.
- Page 12 Step 4: Take out the wind turbine from box and put the cables through the mast. Figure 6 Step 5: To install the wind turbine to your chosen tower (not included) securely fasten the bolt by using the hex wrench. Figure 7 Step 6: Install the hub on the wind turbine using M14 nut and spring washer.
- Page 13 Figure 8 Figure 9 Caution: Make sure the nut is secured with the spring washer. Step7: Put the sleeve inside the nose cone and fasten the nose cone to the hub. Apply pressure to the connections to ensure a secure fit. Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12...
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Page 14: Maintenance
• Sunforce Products suggests replacing the blades every five years for optimal performance. 7. FAQS (1) How does the Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine control power and RPM in high winds? Your Turbine’s operation will be halted to reduce the risk of damage due to overcharge and over spin... - Page 15 This process of braking is handled internally through your Turbines electronics. (2) What is the maximum wind speed the Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine will survive, and do I need to take it down in a storm? Your wind turbine is designed to operate in most climatic conditions.
- Page 16 • 12-volt systems – 400 Amp-hours • 24-volt systems – 200 Amp-hours (9) Is my Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine protected from salt corrosion? Yes. All components have been rigorously tested to perform under marine conditions. Possible Battery Configurations (suggested)
- Page 17 (10) What effect does radio interference have on my Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine? The internal circuitry of the Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine is shielded and filtered to prevent radio interference, and has been tested to insure electro-magnetic compatibility.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
Transmission lines should always be kept as far from power lines as is practically possible. Proper grounding of the Turbine and other system components must also be observed. (12) Will it affect the regulation of my Sunforce Products 600 Watt Wind Turbine to install an RF (radio frequency) filter? An RF filter should not affect the regulation of the Turbine, but any electronic devices placed in line with the turbine must be rated for the proper current and voltage. - Page 19 Name, phone #, address of party requesting warranty Within 2 to 3 business days Sunforce Products will provide the customer with an RA# and will direct customer to location where the product is to be returned. Once an RA has been issued the customer has 30 days to return...
- Page 20 the product. Failure to deliver the product within the 30 days results in the RA as no longer being valid and a new RA must be issued. Manufacturer is under no obligation to accept any product that is returned to them without a proper RA #.
- Page 21 MPPT Marine Charge Controller User’s Manual...
- Page 22 Congratulations on your Sunforce Products purchase. This product is designed to the highest technical specifications and standards. It will supply years of maintenance free use. Please read these instructions thoroughly prior to installation, then store in a safe place for future reference. If at any time you are unclear...
- Page 23 2. Connection directly to a 12/24 Volt load • Red, Positive (+) • Black, Negative (-) The included Amp meter can be wired in at this point, between MPPT and battery bank. The load connection wire is fused (40A). Should you not be utilizing this option, simply disconnect the fuse to block any risk of current transfer Reading your LED’s •...
- Page 24 Please consult the wire chart in your 600 Watt Marine Turbine owner’s manual. Warranty: This product is covered under a five year limited warranty. Sunforce Products Inc. Warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of five years from date of purchase.
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