Tycon Power TPW-400DT User Manual

TPW-400DT 12/24V 400W Turbine

User Guide

A. NOTICE

1. This information is believed to be reliable; however, we assume no

responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. The user of this
information and product assumes full responsibility and risk.

2. All specifications are subject to change without notice.

3. Wind turbines must be installed following the guidelines

established by local regulations.

B. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS (Important)

1. Safety must be the primary concern as you plan the location,

installation and operation. Please be aware of electrical,
mechanical and blade hazards.

2. DO NOT install the turbine where anyone could approach the

blades.

3. Use common sense and be careful.

4. Select the correct wire size, and the correct fuse size.

5. When installing, please make sure that the turbine is disconnected

from the batteries.

6. Do not let the blades spin freely until the turbine is mounted on the

pole.

7. Never approach the turbine during operation.

C. About this wind turbine

1. The wind turbine has an embedded charge controller with dump

load. It controls battery charging and protects the wind turbine in
high winds.

2. The wind turbine is designed to charge Lead-Acid batteries. It is

12V/24V auto select. It can only work with a 12V or 24V battery
voltage. Please Do Not connect it to other battery voltages.

3. When connecting to the battery, please make sure that the RED

wire (+) of the wind turbine connects to battery V+ (positive) and

the BLUE wire (-) of the wind turbine connects to battery V­(negative).

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1

Mainbody

1 pcs

2

Hub

1 pcs

3

Nose Cone

1 pcs

4

Blade

6 pcs

5

Tail Vane

1 pcs

6

Manual

1 pcs

7

Fastener & Tools

→

Multi-meter

Wrench or spanner

Soldering iron

Screw driver

Heat shrink or electrical tap

Fastener

Pcs

M16 Nut

1

For Hub

Φ6*30 Screw

15 + 1(spare)

For blades & tail

M6 Nut (Nyloc)

15 + 2(spare)

For blades & tail

5mm Hex Key

1

4. Incorrect battery voltage or incorrect wire connection may

damage the wind turbine, and these are not covered by the
warranty.

D. Package Contents

Figure 1: Package list

The wind turbine is shipped partially disassembled. Please compare the
parts shown above to ensure that all necessary parts are included.

E．Preparing for installation

E.1 The following general tools may be required for installation.

E.2 Pole or Mast

1. This wind turbine is designed to fit an aluminum or steel tube with

an inside diameter of 41mm. An inside diameter 41mm (1.6” or 1
5/8”) steel pole is readily available（water pipe or scaffold tube).
Usually it has an internal weld seam. The wind turbine mount has a
flat on one side to clear the seam. Please do not use plastic pipe.

2. A suitable mounting pole can be erected using a 6 meter

galvanized pipe supported by 3 or 4 guy wires. Figure 4

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Distance From Batteries to Turbine

0-9M

9-18M

18-27M

27-45M

Wire X-Section Area for
12V Wind Turbine

4mm

2

12AWG

6mm

2

10AWG

8 mm

2

9AWG

10mm

2

8AWG

Wire X-Section Area for
24V Wind Turbine

2.5mm

2

14AWG

4mm

2

12AWG

6mm

2

10AWG

8mm

2

8AWG

Figure 2: Blade and pole clearance

Figure 4: Typical Mounting

Figure 3: Mounting Pole Preparation

3. Make sure a minimum 50 cm

clearance is provided
between the blade tips and
any obstructions. Refer to
Figure 2.

4. Mark and centre-punch two

positions diametrically opposite,
at 90° to the pipe seam, 20mm
from top of the tube (Refer to
Figure 3). Then drill two 10.5mm
diameter holes.

E.3 Wire

If the cross section area of the wires is NOT sufficient, the wires will heat

up and could create a fire hazard. Please choose the right size of wire.

Minimum Wire Size (X-Section Area):

F. Installation

F.1 Please follow these precautions during the installation:

1. THINK SAFETY! Have someone available to help when installing.

2. Disconnect batteries from turbine.

3. Be careful not to pinch the wires when attaching the turbine to

pole.

F.2 Step-By-Step Instructions

F.2.1 Connect the wires and mount the turbine

1. Run the 2 wires from the battery location, through the pole to the

top of the pole. DO NOT connect the wires to the battery until
everything else has been completed. Strip the insulation back
from each side of wires. Mark both ends of the wires with tape to
identify the polarity: Red = Positive (+); Blue = Negative (-)

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