1.2 Range of application The electric power generated by the Superwind charges batteries and can directly be used for 12 VDC or 24 VDC-appliances (depending on the system voltage). AC-appliances are supplied via an optional inverter. There is a wide range of high quality 12 VDC or 24 VDC equipment available like energy saving lamps, refrigerators, deep-freezers, water pumps, ventilators, consumer electronics, TV, radio and navigation equipment, etc. Ideal fields of application for example are sailing yachts, campers, summer cottages, mountain shelters, as well as industrial applications, like navigational aids, traffic management systems, environmental monitoring stations or professional transmitters. For rural electrification the Superwind supplies basic power to families, schools, small health care centres etc. The combination with solar arrays is without problems. At many places, energy supplies from sun and wind complement each other. That is why the Superwind is used in wind / solar hybrid systems to optimise the availability of power (at minimised battery capacity). 2. Safety instructions Please carefully study this manual before starting assembly and installation. The information provided is to ensure your safety during mounting, operation and in case of trouble. If you have any additional questions please contact your dealer, a superwind service partner or the manufacturer. 2.1 Potential sources of danger Wind turbines in general – including small wind professional generators like the Superwind – are electrical machines and thus potential sources of hazards. 2.1.1 Mechanical dangers The main danger is the spinning rotor. The rotor blades are sharp and can cause very serious injuries even at very low speed. WARNING: Never touch the running rotor. Never try to stop the rotor by hand. Do not mount the rotor at places where any persons can reach the area swept by the rotor.The rotor blades are made of carbon fibre reinforced plastic. The material is extremely sturdy and enables your Superwind to cope with heavy storms. However the material can break if any objects, e.g. ropes, battens falling down, branches etc. get into the running rotor. The fragments of the blades are sharp and can be thrown off the rotor at very high speed. WARNING: Avoid any objects touching the running rotor. For aerodynamic reasons the rotor blades´ trailing edges are very thin and sharp. Unpacking the parts you should be careful, in order to avoid injuries. 2.1.2 Electrical dangers The generator can produce dangerous open circuit voltages up to 52 VDC (12 V version) and 105 VDC (24 V version) at no-load operation if the electrical connection to the battery or the consumers would be interrupted. This open circuit voltage will be reached at a wind speed of approx. 35 m/s. The charging current reaches up to 30 Ampere DC (12 V version) or 15 Ampere DC (24 V version). The cabling, all electrical components and connectors specification must be suitable for 40 Ampere (12 V version) and 20 Ampere (24 V version). For correct dimensioning refer to Section 5.3.

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