Primus Wind Power EZ Tower Bedienungsanleitung
Primus Wind Power, Inc.
938 Quail Street
Lakewood, CO USA
Phone: 303-242-5820
www.primuswindpower.com
OWNER’S MANUAL FOR AIR WIND
TURBINES
Assembly
Installation
Maintenance
© 2013 Primus Wind Power, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
EZ TowerTM
TM
Primus Wind Power
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to our family!
Dear EZ Tower™ Owner,
On behalf of all of us at Primus Wind Power, thank you for choosing our company as the source for your renewable energy system. Primus Wind Power is
confident that you will be pleased with the performance and quality of our products.
Nearly three billion people in the world do not have electricity. By necessity, most will ultimately get their electricity from renewable resources to the
benefit of all. You are a pioneer and part of the solution!
Renewable energy power systems provide independent electric power for boats, homeowners, farms, villages and commercial applications. If utility power
is available, your renewable energy system can reduce your electric bill and provide electrical backup during storms or line failure.
Renewable means energy sources that:
• Do not deplete the world’s finite fossil fuel resources
• Do not pollute or warm the atmosphere
• Do not generate hazardous waste
If you have any questions or comments, we would like to hear from you. Please call during working hours (Monday-Friday 8:00am to 5:00 pm MST). Our
phone number is 303-242-5820.
We hope you will enjoy the benefits of your wind powered electrical system for many years to come. Again, welcome to our family and thank you for
investing in the future of wind energy.
Primus Wind Power
EZ Tower Owner’s Manual
Document: 3-CMLT-1027-01
Revision: A
4 EZ TowerTM Owner’s Manual, Rev A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE INSTALLING YOUR TOWER.
1) SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important
instructions for EZ Tower™ that must be followed during installation
and maintenance.
2) Read, understand and respect all warnings.
3) Obtain all required permits and engineering certications for your
tower and tower location.
4) Soil and wind conditions vary. Towers and tower foundations must
be designed for your specic location.
5) Locate tower so as not to fall on occupied buildings, neighbors’
property or power lines.
6) STOP! DO NOT climb the tower. Tower climbing is very dangerous.
7) Locate the tower mounting mast well away from occupied buildings
and power lines. A minimum of 300 ft (100 m) is recommended.
8) If the wind turbine sounds or appears loose, or if the tower is
making an unusual sound, correct the condition immediately. A
loose wind turbine or component will incur further damage and/
or may fall from the tower.
9) Never stand in line with operating blades.
10) High voltage systems represent a dangerous shock hazard. All high
voltage systems should be wired and maintained by a qualied and
licensed electrician.
11) Use protective gloves when handling guy wires.
12) Use protective gloves and safety glasses when working around
batteries.
TIP: Helpful information
to ease the installation
CAUTION:Risk of injury or
death - proceed with extreme
caution
In this manual
IMPORTANT:
Please take note
EZ TowerTM Owner’s Manual, Rev A 5
1) Two people must be present when the tower is raised.
Have at least two people available during assembly and erection of
tower.
2) Always wear closed-toe shoes.
3) Always wear safety glasses.
4) Always wear protective gloves when handling cable.
SAFE INSTALLATION
It is very important to remember that any wind turbine has high speed
spinning parts and can be very dangerous! Be sure that all bolted
connections are tight and guy wire anchors are suitable for your soil
conditions. These elements will be explained in further detailed later in this
manual. When installing your EZ Tower™:
CAUTION: Choose a very calm day to do your
installation. A gust of wind at the wrong
moment could cause a very serious injury.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS________________________ 4
SAFE INSTALLATION _____________________________________ 5
INTRODUCTION TO THE EZ TOWER _________________________ 7
PARTS & REQUIRED TOOLS_________________________________ 8-9
SITE SELECTION _________________________________________ 10
Windspeed _________________________________________ 11
Surface Roughness___________________________________ 11
Topography ________________________________________ 11
Barriers ____________________________________________ 11
TOWER BASE & EARTH ANCHOR LAYOUT _____________________ 12
Tower Layout _______________________________________ 12
Tower Base _________________________________________ 12
Tower Assembly-Hillside ______________________________ 12
Arrowhead Earth Anchors _____________________________ 13-14
Soil Type & Recommended Anchors _____________________ 15
TOWER ASSEMBLY _______________________________________ 16-17
Tower Tube Layout___________________________________ 16
Attaching the Guy Wires ______________________________ 18
Raising the Tower ____________________________________ 19
Adjusting Guy Wires__________________________________ 19
INSTALLING AIR Wind turbine ______________________________ 20
EZ TOWER MAINTENANCE _________________________________ 21
EZ TowerTM Owner’s Manual, Rev A 7
Congratulations! You have just received the simplest, and most
economical EZ Tower™ available for your AIR™ turbine. This kit
is designed to be easy to assemble and erect.
The EZ Tower™ is designed specifically for Primus Wind Power, Inc.
AIR family of small wind turbines. This guy-wire supported tower uses
lightweight tubing while providing plenty of strength. Two people can
easily erect this tower in about an hour. Because the wind turbine and
EZ Tower™ are lightweight, no winches or vehicles are needed to erect
the tower. The EZ Tower™ includes a simple yet effective tower base and
anchoring system.
The EZ Tower™ includes a simple yet eective tower base and anchoring
system, which eliminates the need for a concrete pad. Depending on your
soil conditions, cement may be necessary for proper anchoring. It is
important to read this manual rst and understand your soil conditions
before you begin construction. Read this manual thoroughly before
beginning assembly.
Read this manual thoroughly before beginning assembly. Primus Wind
Power, Inc. assumes no responsibility for inaccuracies or omissions. The
user of this information and product assumes full responsibility and risk. All
specications are subject to change without notice.
If you have any questions on siting, proper installation or operation, please
contact Primus Wind Power, Inc. or your dealer before installation.
INTRODUCTION TO THE EZ TOWERTM
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EZ Tower Parts:
Description Quantity
Tower Base 1
21 ft (6.4 m) Guy Wire Set (wire guy wire attachment plate) 1
30 ft (9.1 m) Guy Wire Set (wire guy wire attachment plate) 1
M10 x 65 mm Bolt 1
M10 Locknut 1
Cable Thimbles 8
Cable Clamps 16
Tower Base Earth Spikes 4
Arrowhead Earth Anchors 4
Earth Anchor Driving Rod 1
1- 7/8 in x 72 in (4.76 cm x 1.8 m) Tower Tubes 4
1- 7/8 in x 48 in (4.76 cm x 1.2 m) Tower Tubes 1
1- 7/8 in x 42 in (4.76 cm x 1.0 m) Tower Tubes 1
EZ TOWER PARTS & REQUIRED TOOLS
IMPORTANT: If any parts are missing from the list
shown above, call Primus Wind Power.
EZ Tower Required Tools:
Description Quantity
100 ft (30.5 m) Measuring Tape 1
5/16 in (.8 cm) Wrench, Socket or Nut Driver (preferred) 1 or 2
9/16 in (1.4 cm) Wrench or Socket 2
10 kg Hammer 1
Mallet 1
Pliers 1
Carpenters Level 1
Safety Glasses 1 pair/person
Protective Gloves 1 pair/person
IMPORTANT: Before you begin installation of your EZ
Tower be sure to have all parts and required tools.
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EZ Tower Parts (Images Not Shown to Scale)
Tower Base Lower Guy Cable Wire: 21 ft (6.4 m) Upper Guy Cable Wire: 30 ft (9.1 m)
Cable Clamps (16) Cable Thimbles (8) Arrowhead Earth Anchor
Tower Base Earth Spikes Tower Tubes: (1) 42 in (1.0 m); (1) 48 in (1.2 m); (4) 72 in (1.8 m)
Earth Anchor Driving Rod
Guy Wire Attachment Plates
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SITE SELECTION
Small increases in average wind speeds result in dramatic increases in
energy output of the wind turbine. For example, an increase in wind
speed of 10% (9 mph - 10 mph; 4 m/s - 4.5 m/s) results in approximately a
30% increase in the power available from the wind. Therefore, the better the
location the better the performance. As a rule, the wind turbine should be
mounted as high and as far away from obstructions as possible.
TIP: Your dealer can help you determine the best
location for AIR on your property.
Fig. 2 Optimal EZ Tower location.
IMPORTANT: The most important factor in maximizing the performance of
your wind turbine is proper siting. Remember! The better the siting, the great-
er the performance of the AIR™ wind turbine - EZ Tower™.
The information in this section gives specics about the ideal siting of the
EZ Tower™. If your area does not have an ideal location, nd the best
location possible.
Two basic requirements for a good wind turbine site:
• Good average wind speed
• Low wind turbulence
The lower the turbulence, the less stress your wind turbine will
sustain, the longer it will last and the more energy it will produce.
Keep the following in mind when siting:
• A tower immediately downwind of a building should be at least
20 ft (6.0 m) above the height of the building.
• The tower should be 20 ft (6.0 m) higher than any barrier within a
500 ft (152.4 m) radius.
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