WindTronics AURORA PVI-3.0-OUTD-W Quick Start Manual
AURORA INVERTER
for WindTronics™ Wind Turbine Model BTPS6500
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AURORA INVERTER
For Aurora wind inverter installations,
please also refer to and understand
the Aurora Installation and Operation
Manual that comes with the inverter.
It may also be downloaded from the
Power One website.
Model # PVI-3.0-OUTD-xx-W
This manual is intended for the use of a licensed contractor. If you are a licensed
and insured contractor who would like to become an Authorized Installer, please
download the application from our website www.windtronics.com.
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Safety Information
Important Safety Instructions
1. This Quick Start manual contains important instructions for the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine
installation and maintenance. Please save it.
2. Read the entire Quick Start manual prior to installation and follow all warnings and cautions included
in the Quick Start manual and/or attached to the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine.
3. Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service maintenance, or use can cause re, electrical
shock, or other conditions which may cause death, personal injury or property damage.
4. Choose a very calm, nearly no wind, day for the installation.
5. Follow the installation procedures contained within this Guide and all safety codes. Follow your
National Electric Code and your local building zoning codes.
6. Only Authorized Installers or other licensed contractors may move and lift the WindTronics™ Wind
Turbine. The turbine should only be moved using standard hoists and hydraulic lifts such as a crane
or bucket truck.
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7. Appropriate protective personal equipment such as hard hat, work gloves, safety glasses, and
closed-toe work shoes should be worn when installing the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine.
8. Only Authorized Installers or other licensed contractors may perform the following installation and
maintenance functions on the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine system:
• Open and work on the Aurora inverter
• Open and work on the junction box at the turbine
• Apply any torque to any of the turbine’s fasteners
9. The installation directions include recommendations of a variety of options. These must be approved
and certied by your local Professional Engineer (PE). The installer must acquire all the necessary
permits from the local authorities prior to installation.
The WindTronics™ Wind Turbine is manufactured by WindTronics. Please contact WindTronics at:
621 Sprucewood Avenue
Windsor, Ontario N9C 0B3
Canada
Customer Service and Technical Support:
877-946-3898
Manufacturer reserves the right, without notice or liability, to change design and specications at any
time.
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Evaluation and Installation List
Permits
Permit#_________________________ Date_____________
Permit#_________________________ Date_____________
Permit#_________________________ Date_____________
Permit#_________________________ Date_____________
Site evaluation (go to page 5 for requirements)
Distance from Turbine to Aurora inverter (max 200 ft (60m))__________
Height to center of turbine______________________________
Draw all obstructions on site map
Draw site map (view from above - use space below for your drawing)
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Prevailing wind direction
Location of:
Obstacles
Turbine
Aurora inverter
LEGEND
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Mounting Hardware (Choose one – see pages 7-9 for drawings - see
WindTronics™ Wind Turbine BTPS6500 Owner’s Manual for more details)
Pole: Height____________ Material_______________(Example on page 7)
Flat roof: QUADPOD Mount and Ballast (see page 8)
Pitched roof: QUADPOD Mount and ROOFBOX Mount (see page 9)
Accessories (Supplied by Installer)
DC Power Supply for Set Up: 45-48V, 10W (i.e. Astrodyne Switching Power Supply
# SPU50-9)
(1) Fused DC disconnect per turbine (see pages #13 and 18 for specs)
(1) Non-fused AC disconnect (see page #13 for specs)
¾” Conduit *
Wire (Power and Control):
#6 THWN - 2 (green)
#10 THWN - 2 (black)
#10 THWN - 2 (white)
#10 THWN - 2 (red)
#12 THWN - 2 (green)
#20 - two colours - OR stranded CAT5E or CAT6
* A run of conduit shall contain not
more than four quarter bends or
a combination of bends totaling
360 degrees between pull points.
Tubing shall not be threaded, and
ttings shall be listed for use with
EMT and shall be securely fastened to the tubing.
Unpacking (Refer to instructions in turbine package)
Aurora: Serial #___________________ (record when unpacking)
Aurora Owner’s Manual
Turbine crate:
Unpackaging Instructions
Wind Turbine: Serial #____________________ (record when unpacking)
(2) Deectors and mounting hardware
Deector Installation Instructions (assemble before mounting)
Junction box with dump load and ON/OFF switch
Owner’s Manual
QA Inspection Sheet
Warranty Registration Card (scan or mail card or register online at www.
windtronics.com)
Mount and Level Turbine – Refer to lift point on page 12
Connect – Refer to page 13 for wiring diagram
Set Up – Follow menus on Aurora display (refer to pages 10-11)
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Site Survey
When selecting the best location for the wind turbine, consider the following:
1. Wind – Is the area windy enough to warrant the installation of a wind turbine?
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PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
Improper installation, alteration, service or maintenance may result in death,
serious bodily injury or property damage. Installation or repairs made by
unqualied persons could result in hazards to you and others. Installation
must conform with all safety and other codes of all governmental authorities
having jurisdiction.
The information contained in this Quick Start Manual is intended for use by
Authorized Installers or other licensed contractors who are experienced in
installing and servicing the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine, are familiar with all
precautions and safety procedures required in such work, and are equipped
with the proper tools and machinery.
2. Height – Install as high as possible. Ideally, it should be greater than 33’ from ground to turbine center
for best performance and safety of personnel.
3. Obstructions – Place the turbine in the location furthest away from all obstacles (buildings, trees,
parapets, HVAC units, rooftops, etc.)
4. Prevailing Wind – As a general guide, place the turbine in a location that can best take advantage of
prevailing winds (if you do not know, you can nd historical “wind rose” information on the Internet).
IMPORTANT: PLEASE TAKE NOTE
If the prevailing wind has to travel across a rooftop before passing through the turbine it will be less
effective than if the turbine was placed where the wind would come into contact with the turbine rst.
Mounting Options
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
Do not install the WindTronics™ Wind Turbine in a location that is
accessible to children or pets. Failure to follow this warning may result in
death, personal injury or property damage.
PERSONAL INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE HAZARD
The WindTronics™ Wind Turbine must be mounted by Authorized Installers
or other licensed contractors only, with the use of all appropriate hardware.
Failure to follow this warning may result in death, personal injury or property
damage.
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Failure to follow proper installation practices for any of the
mounting options could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
WHEN MOUNTING ON OR OVER A COMBUSTIBLE
SURFACE, A FOOT PLATE OF AT LEAST 1.43 mm
GALVANIZED OR 1.6 mm UNCOATED STEEL EXTENDED
AT LEAST 150 mm BEYOND THE EQUIPMENT ON ALL
SIDES MUST BE INSTALLED.
Power shall be disconnected from the equipment before the
junction box enclosure is opened and the enclosure shall be
closed before the power is restored. Failure to do so may
result in death, serious injury and/or property damage.
If any maintenance is to be done on the turbine, the turbine
must be put in STOP mode, the turbine switch on the
junction box must be in the “Turbine Off” position and the
wheel must be tie wrapped to prevent turning. Failure to
do so may result in death, serious injury and/or property
damage.
Use of WindTronics’ products for other than their intended
purpose may void warranty.
Whichever mounting option is chosen must be approved by a local Professional Engineer
(PE). All of the options listed have been rated by our Professional Engineer. Please refer to
the following designs and their included specications.
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Pole Mount
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Figure 1 Pole Mount
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