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Safety Precautions
Safety must always be your primary concern during the assembly, installation and operation of your
LE-v150 turbine. Always be aware of the risks involved with mechanical and electrical installation
work. If in doubt about any issue regarding your turbine, please seek further assistance before
proceeding. Installation of the LE-v150 turbine should only be undertaken by suitably competent
and qualified personnel.
Mechanical Safety Hazards
The main rotor is the most obvious and serious mechanical safety risk. When the turbine is
operating at its rated performance, the blades may be very difficult to see, due to the
speed of rotation. Never approach the turbine whilst it is operating at speed. Ensure that
the turbine is installed in a suitable position where nobody can interfere with the rotor
blades.
Working with tools of any kind can be dangerous. Your LE-v150 turbine requires some
basic mechanical assembly with rudimentary hand tools. If you are in any doubt about how
to use these tools correctly, please seek advice from a suitably experienced person.
Your LE-v150 turbine will inevitably be installed upon a mast or tower or other support
structure. This may mean working at height. Always ensure that all personnel in the
immediate vicinity are aware of any lifting / hoisting operations that will be occurring.
Check there are no loose components or tools likely to fall and cause injury during the
lifting operation. Where possible, all assembly work should be completed at ground level.
Ensure that the batteries are disconnected during the installation procedure.
Twist the turbine output cables together (to create a short circuit) during the mechanical
installation process. This will prevent the turbine from ‘spinning up’ during the installation.
Never install the turbine upside down or in any orientation other than that depicted on the
installation instructions.
Install your turbine during a calm day.
Electrical Safety Hazards
The LE-v150 generates rectified DC voltage. Even at these low voltages there are inherent
risks. Caution should always be used when connecting the LE-v150 to the electrical system.
Ensure that you have followed the cable-sizing chart to ensure that the correct size of
transmission cable has been selected. If a cable of insufficient cross-sectional area is used,
heat may build up in the cables causing a potential fire hazard. Using cables of insufficient
cross-sectional area may also reduce the power transmission efficiency of the turbine.
Battery systems can deliver a serious amount of current. A short circuit in the battery
circuit can lead to hundreds of amps flowing through the battery cables. This will cause a
heat build-up and ultimately an electrical fire. Batteries can explode when shorted. Always
use insulated electrical tools when working on the battery’s electrical connections.
Batteries are very heavy. Do not attempt to move batteries by yourself. Always use manual
handling tools and an assistant.
Always keep lead-acid batteries the correct way up. Do not allow the acidic electrolyte to
spill or come into contact with your skin or face. Always follow the manufacturer’s safety
instructions when handling lead-acid batteries.
Please use common sense when installing and operating your turbine!
