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Leading Edge GA-LETU-013 Installation & Operation Manual
Summary of GA-LETU-013
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 1 of 28 le-v150 & le-v150 extreme turbine installation & operation guide a silent and robust vertical axis wind power for a range of off-grid applications... Leading edge turbines ltd.
Page 2: Warranty Registration
Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 2 of 28 contents contents ...................................................................................................................... 2 read this first .............................................
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 3 of 28 read this first 1. Don’t connect the wind turbine in the wrong polarity make sure you connect the +ve of the turbine to the +ve of the battery (red to red) and the -ve of the turbine to the -ve of ...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 4 of 28 introduction this installation manual covers the both the standard le-v150 and the le-v150 extreme wind turbine. All references to the le-v150 includes the le-v150 extreme; the le-v150 extreme is p...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 5 of 28 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 elec...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 6 of 28 specifications turbine name: le-v150 part number: ga-letu-013 turbine name: le-v150 extreme part number: ga-letu-023 nominal voltage: 12v / 24v / 48v dc rotor diameter: 270 mm rated wind velocity: ...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 7 of 28 fig 2: energy conversion package contents your le-v150 turbine will arrive containing the components shown below. If any of the components are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immedia...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 8 of 28 mechanical assembly procedure 1) unpacking - inspect the contents of the box and ensure that all items are present and free from damage. If any of the components are missing or damaged, please cont...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 9 of 28 3) remove the turbine from the transit packing – use a pair of 13mm a/f spanner and or ratchet to remove the m8 fixings from the transit base board. 4) fix the turbine in its mounting position – wi...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 10 of 28 6) install the transmission cables- follow the table below to select the correct wire size (cross-sectional area). This will vary depending on your nominal battery voltage and the distance that th...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 11 of 28 ‘earth’ the system - the turbine tower should have its own separate earth point. The negative terminal of the battery bank should also be earthed. This provides protection against the build-up of ...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 12 of 28 fig 4: simple ‘stand-alone’ battery-charging wiring diagram.
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 13 of 28 fig 6: typical ‘hybrid’ wind /pv system wiring diagram.
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 14 of 28 turbine operation the le-v150 turbine is based on a simple design for ease of installation and reliable operation. You may notice the following behaviour during normal operation: cut-in - the turb...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 15 of 28 maintenance please follow the preventive maintenance programme listed below. This will ensure that the turbine operates reliably and safely with good efficiency. Always shut down the turbine befor...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 16 of 28 spares the following components may need to be replaced during the service life of your le-v150 turbine. Please contact your nearest leading edge turbines’ dealer, and quote the part numbers liste...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 17 of 28 warranty your le-v150 turbine from leading edge turbines (let) carries a two-year warranty, as supported by a retailer’s receipt. The warranty starts from the date of installation or ninety (90) d...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 18 of 28 damage caused by incorrect connection to external electrical equipment, or failure to observe current regulations concerning connection to external electrical networks, equipment or any other devi...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 19 of 28 appendix 1: dl-300 charge controller user manual.
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 20 of 28 introduction please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to assemble, install or operate your dl-300 charge controller. This will assure optimum performance and safety. The dl-300 series ...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 21 of 28 safety precautions safety must always be your primary concern during the assembly, installation and operation of your le-v150 turbine and dl-300 charge controller. Always be aware of the risks inv...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 22 of 28 electrical installation please refer to electrical schematic for appropriate generic wiring diagrams. In a battery charging renewable energy system, there may be different ways of wiring small win...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 23 of 28 protect the cables - the power transmission cables must be protected from mechanical damage and fatigue. Run the cables through an approved conduit / trunking. Cable strain relief - prevent mechan...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 24 of 28 appendix 2: run / stop switch user manual only operate in light winds.
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 25 of 28 introduction please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to assemble, install or operate your universal run / stop switch. This will assure optimum performance and safety. The universal r...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 26 of 28 ensure that you have followed the cable-sizing guidelines to ensure that the correct size of cable has been selected. If a cable of insufficient cross-sectional area is used at any point in the el...
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 27 of 28.
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Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 skyrrid farm, pontrilas, hereford. Hr2 0bw. Uk www.Leturbines.Com page 28 of 28 contact us your local distributor leading edge turbines ltd skyrrid farm pontrilas hereford hr2 0bw uk tel: +44 (0)1981 241 668 info@leturbines.Com www.Leturbines.Com.