What To Expect / Troubleshooting - WindStream Technologies SolarMill SM1-1P User Manual

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What To Expect / Troubleshooting

The SolarMill unit is designed to be maintenance free to the user. However, it is important to know
what to look for when observing your SolarMill Installation.
Normal operation
The wind turbines should run silently and easily. All turbines should begin spinning in a light breeze.
Note that at the very lowest wind speeds, it is not unusual for the turbines to start up at slightly dif-
ferent wind speeds. However, if a turbine still is not turning at a higher windspeed, or is wobbling or
causing a persistent noise, please call your distributor or installer for service to ensure the product
is operating properly and all the fasteners are tightened.
Stormy weather
The turbines are equipped with an automatic mechanical brake to prevent excessive turbine rpm
in extremely windy conditions. Each turbine may make a "click" noise in high winds when the brake
engages. The brake resets automatically when the wind goes below 5 mph. Equipment should be
secured or removed in the event of an impending hurricane. Please call your distributor with
assistance.
Power production
If you have purchased an add-on monitoring package, your SolarMill should be producing at least
some power whenever the sun is shining. If the monitoring graph shows no power being produced, it
is possible that there is an electrical connection problem. It is important to contact your distributor
or installer to investigate the cause, because a wiring problem can damage the SolarMill control
electronics..
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