Table Of Contents; Overview; Cautions And Warnings - Bergey 24 VDC B Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

1. Overview ...........................
2. Cautions and Warnings ........
3. Identification ......................
4. System Description ............
5. System Operation ..............
6. Turbine Installation ..........
7. PowerCenter Installation .....
8. Inspections and Maintenance
9. Trouble-Shooting ..............
Installation Planning ............

1. Overview

The BWC XL.1-24 wind turbine system is a state-
of-the-art small generator designed to charge bat-
teries and supply electrical loads in a 24 VDC DC-
bus based remote power system. When used in
conjunction with a suitable sine wave DC-AC in-
verter and a 24 VDC battery bank the XL.1-24 can
also be connected to the power grid.
The XL.1-24 turbine consists of a 2.5 meter (8.2
ft.), 37-kilogram (82 lb) wind turbine rated at 1,000
watts and a multi-function turbine and system con-
troller, the PowerCenter.
The XL.1-24 wind turbine features superior low-
wind-speed performance, very high system effi-
ciency, and low noise. The PowerCenter features
a solar regulator, a dump load capability, an
automated equalization function, and special cir-
cuitry to boost the low wind speed performance of
the XL.1 wind turbine.
The BWC XL.1-24 is offered with the optional
guyed tubular Tilt.Tower, which comes in heights
from 9 m (30 ft.) to 32 m (104 ft.). The Tilt.Tower
is shown in Figure 1. For installation procedures
on this tower please refer to the "BWC XL.1
BWC XL.1 Wind Turbine
24V Battery Charging System
OWNERS MANUAL
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Tilt.Tower Installation Manual". This manual is
available on-line at http://www.bergey.com, from
BWC dealers, and from BWC directly.
Figure 1, XL.1 with 9 m Tilt.Tower

2. Cautions and Warnings

This manual contains important information on the
installation of your BWC XL.1 wind turbine and
PowerCenter controller. We strongly recommend
that you read and follow the instructions contained
in this manual.
At several points in the manual items of special
interest or significant impact are highlighted by
one of the following notices.
Warning
Hazards or unsafe practices that
could cause personal injury or death.
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