ROOF MOUNT KIT OWNERS MANUAL Made in the USA by: Primus Wind Power, Inc. 938 Quail St. Lakewood, CO 80215 Phone: (303) 242-5820 www.primuswindpower.com AIR is a trademark of Primus Wind Power, Inc.
ROOF MOUNT KIT FOR “AIR” WIND TURBINES Maintenance This wind turbine roof mount kit is designed to be simple to install and to reduce the vibrations that a wind turbine may produce. It is specifically designed for the mounting of the “AIR” series of wind turbine. Periodically check to see that all screws and bolts are tight and inspect the rubber isolators for damage. There should be no other maintenance required for this mounting system.
Secure the roof seal with at least six equally spaced roofing screws or pan head wood screws and washers through the flange of the seal into the roof. Wiring and Final Assembly If the top of the pole cannot be reached from the roof of the structure the pole may be slid down to a more accessible height by loosening the mount clamps and rotating the mast while pushing down. Refer to your turbine owner’s manual to mount the turbine and wire it to your electrical system properly.
Note: The mounts included in this kit are intended to be attached to the side of building or similar structure. The actual hardware used to mount the kit to the structure may vary, depending on the type of construction and thickness of materials. It is recommended that lag screws or through bolts and washers be used to mount the kit to a wood framed structure. These are not included and should be purchased at your local hardware store.
The mast should be raised or lowered until it is in the desired position (twisting as you push or pull will help the mast to slide). Attic Mounting On some structures it may be desirable to mount the turbine mounting pole(s) from inside the attic. This involves mounting the isolators and clamps inside the attic and boring a hole through the roof for the pole.
In all cases the system should be mounted as solidly as possible to the most rigid part of the structure. An option on some structures is to mount the pole from inside the attic (refer to “Attic Mounting” on page 8). The pole will then protrude through a hole in the roof (optional roof seals are available for this purpose). For this type of installation mounting two 2x4 or 2x6 boards across the rafters or trusses is recommended for the mounting of the isolators (see drawing on page 8).
