Installation Guide

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for UL-compliance. Refer to the AIR 40 turbine owner’s manual for more information regarding
an up-tower j-box configuration.
Grounding
To properly ground the tower to the earth a ground rod (usually copper plated steel) should be
installed as close to the tower base as possible. A #10 AWG or larger wire should be attached to
the tower pipe near the bottom of the tower with its other end clamped to the ground rod.
Maintenance
Periodically check to see that the guy wire tension is set properly. Typically there is no other
maintenance required for this tower. Keep your setup kit in a safe place in case the tower needs to
be moved or the turbine requires service.
Lowering the Tower
If it is necessary to lower your tower for any reason, follow these steps:
1) Disconnect your turbine wires at the batteries.
2) Disconnect the turbine wires at the base of the tower and remove the junction box and
lightning arrestor if applicable. Connect the turbine wires together to short the turbine and
cause it to stop rotating.
3) Install the gin pole in the tower base.