Instruction manual

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10-1 Daily Inspection
Perform the maintenance tasks listed below to ensure the safe operation of this system.
Although the Airdolphin is basically a maintenance-free system, Zephyr Corporation recommends
visual inspections.(See page 23 for details on the indicator lamp.)
a ) Is the power assist rotating the turbine at the standard speed (80rpm) for 10 seconds every minute?
* The power assist will rotate the turbine at a speed slower than the aforementioned standard approximate-
ly 10% of the time. This is not a malfunction.
b ) Is the system exhibiting operations listed on the “Explanation of Airdolphin Operations” chart above?
(Example: Indicator lamp is green when the rotor is rotating at a high rate of speed (250-1000rpm), etc.)
c ) Are the blades free from damage?
d ) Is there an approximate 3mm gap between the hub and the main unit face?
e ) Is any debris such as ice, snow, or tree branches jamming the turbine?
f ) Is the joint on the tail moving smoothly?
g ) Is the tail free from any minor damage?
If replacement is necessary, only use parts specified by Zephyr International. Use of other parts could
cause accidents or malfunction.
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When strong winds blow, tree branches and other objects may make contact with and damage the wind
turbine, its support pole, or its wiring. Continued use of the wind turbine when it is damaged may cause
electric shock, fire, a serious accident, or cause the turbine to cease functioning. Inspect all parts of the
Airdolphin (Z-1000) after periods of strong wind.
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Do not place the Airdolphin body upside down or inclined during installation or maintenance. Water (rain,
snow) can leak inside from the joint gap of the body and may cause damage to the turbine. When the
body is upside down or inclined and have a possibility of getting wet, put a cover over the body to avoid
water.
WARNING
CAUTION
Inverters
Since batteries are a direct current power source, a DC-AC inverter is needed to convert direct
current (DC) to alternating current (AC) when an alternating current device is used to manage the
electrical load. Verify the capacity and type of your inverter to ensure that it is appropriate for the load
you are using.
* Always use 48VDC inverters.
* Always use inverters equipped with an overvoltage protection circuit.
10. Maintaining the Airdolphin System
9. Considerations When Choosing
Peripheral Materials/Devices