INSTALLATION MANUAL SILENTWIND 12V / 24V / 48V www.silentwindgenerator.
Dear Costumer Thank you for buying our product. You have selected a new generation of wind generators. Compared to traditional wind generators, the essential advantages of our product are: – safety – efficiency – very low noise emission You will also profit from our experience of more than 30 years with various wind generators used in offshore sailing. For long distance cruising the availability of electric energy without the possibility of grid connection is essential.
Contents 1. Operation and use 5 2. Safety instructions 5 2.1. Mechanical risks 5 2.2. Electrical risks 6 2.3. Installation risks 7 3. Technical data 7 3.1. Wind generator 7 3.1.1 Electrical data 7 3.1.2 Mechanical data 8 3.2. Charge controller 8 3.2.1 Electrical data 8 3.2.2 Mechanical data 8 3.3. Dimensions 9 3.4. Installation recomendation 9 4. List of enclosed parts 11 5. Operation description 11 6. Diameters of cables 12 7. Installation 13 8.
1. Operation and use It is certainly an advantage being able to use the renewable energy of both wind and sun combined. You can charge batteries by making use of daylight and wind 24 hours per day. Our hybrid charge controller is suitable for both sources, wind and solar (maximum 40A wind and 20A solar power). You can also charge the batteries of an electric vehicle with this unit.
Make sure that you install the wind generator in a position where nobody can touch the blades. On boats, always ensure it is mounted a sufficient height above the deck. The blades are produced from carbon fibre, which is extremely hard and therefore potentially dangerous at high wind speeds. Always keep clear of the turning blades in all circumstances. However, Blades can break due to ropes or other objects touching them in very strong winds.
Only persons with appropriate technical skills and knowledge should carry out the electrical installation. Before a storm the SILENTWIND should be manually stopped with the stop switch on the charge controller. In case of storms we recom mend fixing one rotorblade to the mast due to the risk of damage by flying objects. 2.3. Installation risks Only use or build mounting/support systems that can handle the load of the gener ator and the blast pressure of the wind in any condition.
3.1.2 Mechanical data Safety test in wind tunnel Rotordiameter Number of blades Weight of blades Material of blades RPM range weight Package dimensions Colour Warranty 122 km/h without failure 1.15m 3 150g/blade Carbon fibre, hand laminated 550 - 1700 Upm 6.8kg (Generator) 780x400x210mm weight: 10 kg white RAL 9010, powder coated 36 months 3.2.
3.3. Dimensions 3.4. Installation Recommendation Cruising vessels/motorhomes equipped with wind generators typically have a dedicated mast used as the mounting post for the wind generator. Silentwind is very well engineered with quality bearings, housing and the whisper quiet blades which make it one of the quietest small wind generators available. However, vibra tions generated by all wind generators will be transferred down into the vessels hull or the motorhomes walls via the mast and the fittings.
Therefore how the mast is fitted to the deck/motorhomes is one of the most important parts of the installation. In order to eliminate harmonics and get the best performance out of the wind generator we recommend the following when installing on a yacht/motorhome: 1) Do not position Silentwind in line with a backstay or centered position on your stern. It needs to be positioned above the bimini, coach house or any other construction.
4. List of enclosed parts All provided information is reliable. RULIS Electrica, Lda. will not be liable for damages resulting from a wrong installation and/or operation of the wind genera tor. All specifications are subject to change without notice. 5. Operation description All wind generators use the kinetic energy of the wind. This energy is captured by the turning motion of the blades and consequently transformed into 3-phase AC power.
Our spb Ω blades are made of high-tensil carbon fibre and are hand laminated with epoxy resin. This material provides the maximum consistency with the lowest weight. This material is also used in Formula 1 and airspace industry. Therefore these carbon fibre blades are extremely light, but can resist even the strongest wind conditions. They have been successfully tested at German WindGuard – according to (DIN EN61400-2 VDE 0 127-2) at windspeed of 122 km/h at 5480 RPM.
7. Installation Before mounting the SILENTWIND onshore find a suitable position for the wind generator. It is an ideal position if the wind flows against the blades without any obstructions. The generator should be mounted as high as possible. Fixed/land installation: The height depends on the distraction of the wind by surrounding objects. You can simply test this by fixing a 3 metre long by 4 cm wide strip of plastic at the top of a 4 metre (or longer) pole. You can use a second strip at 2 metre height.
If the fastening torque is too high, this will destroy or damage the blades. If the fastening torque is not high enough, the blades can get lose. A wrong fastening torque is a considerable safety risk. Before the final tightening of the blade screws, make sure that the distance between the blade tips is exactly the same, in order to avoid vibrations. Move each rotorblade in running direction towards the edge of the blade guide of the hub. The running direction is clockwise looking from the front.
8. Getting started Before getting your SILENTWIND started check the correct mounting and installa tion according to the following check list: Test OK Mast construction: Optional; Check according to instruction, especially all screw connections, bracing, vertical position. Grounding and lightning protection according to local regulations? Electric installation: Check battery status and correct polarity.
9. Run and stop Switch the enclosed stop-switch or the stop-switch of the charge controller to position RUN. If the wires are correctly connected to the battery (without having mixed up the polarity) the SILENTWIND should start charging if windspeed is sufficient. You can control this on the LCD display of the charge controller. 10. Charging indicator The charging amount is shown on the display of the charge controller. 11. Check ups Your SILENTWIND was constructed for long term use without any maintenance.
11.4. Corrosion protection The complete housing is made of seaworthy aluminum and additionally powder coated. If the outer layer is damaged, there is a risk of corrosion. Please paint these spots with suitable varnish (RAL9010). 11.5. Mounting system Check the mounting system for stability and absence of loose screws (if applica ble). 11.6. Electrical system Please first stop the SILENTWIND generator so that all wires carry no voltage. Check if all connections are properly fixed and not corroded.
Wind generator doesn´t charge: Possible cause Test Solution Not enough wind Measure the wind speed at the rotor.
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15. Warranty RULIS Electrica Lda. guarantees that all the equipment sold by the company will not show any material or processing defects within the period of warranty.
Warranty claims notification must include a description of the defect, the serial number of the Silentwind Generator at issue, and the original purchase date in addition to the name, address, and telephone number of the party requesting warranty service under this Limited Warranty.
Exclusions and Limitations Rulis Electrica, Lda. does not warrant that the operation of the Wind Generator will be uninterrupted, nor does this Limited Warranty guarantee specific performance or energy production under any conditions. This Limited Warranty does not apply to claims arising from installation of your Silentwind at improper or deficient site locationsas described in the Silentwind Owner’s Manual. This Limited Warranty does not cover any part that was not manufactured by ulis Electrica, Lda.
field representatives, dealers or distributors) the authority to create for it any obligation or liability in connection with your Silentwind Generator. Limitation of Liability EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN THIS EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL Rulis Electrica, Lda.
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Certificated of warranty Garantieschein Warranty card Name und Anschrift des Käufers / Name and address of the purchaser: Seriennummer Windgenerator / Serial number wind generator: Seriennummer Laderegler Serial number charge controller: Verkäufer (Firmenstempel / Unterschrift) / Purchaser (company stamp / signature): Kaufdatum / Date of purchase: Die genauen Garantie-Bedingungen finden Sie in der Gebrauchsanweisung auf Seite 19. The exact warranty conditions you can find in the user manual on page 19.
Rulis Eléctrica, Lda. Loteamento Industrial de Linhares, Lote 19 PT-4805-486 Santo Estevão de Briteiros Guimarães, Portugal VAT/Contribuinte / EORI-N. PT 502 995 530 Tel. +351 253 572763 | +351 967 907 933 Fax +351 253 572764 info@silentwindgenerator.com www.silentwindgenerator.
