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Introduction
This installation manual covers the both the standard
LE-v50
and the
LE-v50 Extreme
wind turbine.
All references to the
LE-v50 includes the LE-v50 Extreme;
the
LE-v50 Extreme
is painted black and
optimised for locations where winds regularly gust to more than 27m/s (60mph).
Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to assemble, install or operate your small
wind turbine. This will assure optimum performance and safety.
The
LE-v50
turbine features an array of innovations and construction techniques as well as heavy-
duty engineering to ensure optimum efficiency and a long operating life.
The
LE-v50
has been designed to be simple, economic, durable and yield excellent performance.
Specific
LE-v50
turbine features:
•
Innovatively designed axial flux alternator, using neodymium iron boron magnets
•
Bearing support at both ends of the savonious rotor to provide stability and longevity
•
Maintenance-free, low friction bearings
•
Silent operation
•
Easy installation
•
Simple design for low cost and durability
•
Fully marinised using stainless steel fixings and anodised aluminium components
•
Low mass to help reduce exerted forces and ensure easy installation.
LE-v50
has been designed to for both land-based and marine environments. Thanks to its unique
design, the
LE-v50
will suffer minimal corrosion in both normal and salt water operating conditions.
Applications include:
•
Marine trickle charging
•
Data logging/acquisition and environmental monitoring
•
LED lights
•
Data communications
•
CCTV cameras
