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HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine
Model WT6500
Owner’s Manual
The HONEYWELL™ trademark is used under license from Honeywell
International Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations, or warranties with
respect to this product or service.
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II Thank You! Thank you for your purchase of this award winning turbine, and welcome to the Age of Renewable Energy. Thank you for your purchase of the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. It is one of the most advanced wind turbine systems in the world. We are proud to offer a cost effective renewable energy technology that will provide you with many years of electric generation from an available and abundant resource; the wind. Our technology has received the prestigious Gold Edison Award in 2010 and
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III HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev10
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III Safety Information Safety Information PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND THE ENTIRE MANUAL PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION OF THIS WIND TURBINE CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED AND TRAINED PROFESSIONAL. Safety Icons The following symbols identify dangers associated with the installation, use or ownership of the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. When you see the symbols be aware of the protocol for personal injury or property damage. WARNING indicates a hazard that could result in death, p
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IV DO NOT CONNECT THE HONEYWELL WIND TURBINE TO ANY CONTROLLER OTHER THAN THE SMARTBOX™ Controller OR OTHER CONTROLLER PRE-APPROVED, IN WRITING, BY WINDTRONICS. Failure to follow this warning will void the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine warranty and may result in death, personal injury or property damage (including damage to the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine). 5. Choose a very calm, nearly no wind, day for the installation. 6. Follow the installation procedures contained within this Owner’s Manual an
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V Table of Contents Table of Contents III Safety Instructions 1. Introduction Product Description................................................................ 2 Shipping Contents.................................................................. 2 Before Installing the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine.............. 3 Lift Point.................................................................................. 4 2. Turbine Mounting and Wiring Turbine Mounting: Introduction................................
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Table of Contents VI 3. Specifications Technical Specifications......................................................... 25 27 4. Warranty Information 5. Appendix Pole Mount Drawing............................................................... 32 ROOFBOX™ Mount Drawing................................................. 33 ROOFBOX™ with QUADPOD™ Mount Drawing.................. 34 Ballast Mount Drawing............................................................ 35 One Line Drawing..................
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1 Introduction Introduction 1 Chapter 1 describes the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. For Information On: See: Product Description 2 Shipping Contents 2 Before Installation 3 Lift Point 4 HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10
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Introduction 2 Product Description The HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine is a novel electric generator (Worldwide patents pending). It consists, as shown in the product detailed schematic, of a central wheel made of aluminum rim, stainless steel spokes, and aluminum hub. Two ceramic bearings are used to attach this wheel to the center shaft of the turbine. Custom- shaped glass-filled nylon blades are attached to the spokes of this wheel. Permanent magnets are affixed to the tips of these blades at the
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3 Introduction Before Installing the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine: IMPORTANT Please take note that the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine is a proprietary wind driven electric generator. It is designed to displace annual electric consumption by connecting it to the electric switch board in the proper procedures described in this Owner’s Manual. It may also be used on a stand-alone installation where connecting to a local electric grid is not possible. Its unique and high efficiency design enable it to work
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Introduction 4 Lift Point The recommended lift point is shown in the photograph below: HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10
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5 Turbine Installation Turbine Mounting and 2 Wiring Chapter 2 describes turbine installation, mounting options and electrical wiring. For Information on: See: Introduction 6 Site Selection 8 Mounting Options 10 Turbine Wiring 12 SMARTBOX™ Controller 14 Battery Box 15 Junction Box 16 Turbine Wiring Overview 18 Grounding 22 Operation 23 HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10
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Turbine Installation 6 Turbine Mounting Introduction Hazardous voltages, currents, or other conditions that could cause serious bodily injury or death exist in this equipment or may be associated with its use. Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard STOP! If you plan to connect the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine to any controller other than the SMARTBOX™ Controller, immediately cease the installation of the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. The HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine can only be connected to the SMA
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7 Turbine Installation Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard Do not touch revolving turbine blades or insert objects, including sticks and screwdrivers, into revolving turbine blades. Failure to follow this warning may result in death, personal injury or property damage. The supplied SMARTBOX™ Control Equipment (Battery Box and batteries not included) are installed next to the home’s electrical switch box by a certified and trained electrician in accordance to installation directions e
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Turbine Installation 8 Turbine with Electrical Systems HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine mounted on ROOFBOX™ Mount Typical SMARTBOX™ Controller connection next to house circuit breakers. Figure 2.1 Complete Turbine System Site Selection The key objective of a site evaluation or study is to place the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine so energy generated from the wind is maximized while meeting the local zoning requirements. Key elements to focused on during the site evaluation include: 1. High average wind s
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9 Turbine Installation comparative data for a region or a specific location. However, be very careful when relying only on this information as such data quite often tends to be measured at very high altitudes and may not be useful at lower and more practical heights. 2. As a general rule it is best to install the turbine at the highest permissible position and far removed in proximity to trees and other adjacent buildings or structures. 3. Always take into consideration all possible safety
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Turbine Installation 10 Mounting Options Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard Do not install the HONEYWELL™ 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 HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine must be mounted by licensed and trained personnel only, with the use of all appropriate hardware. Failure to follow this warning will void the HONEYWELL™
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11 Turbine Installation Figure 2.3 Mounting Options Failure to follow proper installation practices for any of the mounting options could result in death, personal injury and/ or property damage. The vertical axis of the turbine must be level when installed. Turbines installed with their vertical axis off-level will see significant impact on performance. IMPORTANT: The ROOFBOX™ QUADPOD™ system is designed for pitched or flat roof tops. As roof construction and roof lines vary, pole mounted
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Turbine Installation 12 following designs and their included specifications. See page 34 in the Appendix for design and specifications. Ballast Mount See page 35 in the Appendix for design and specifications. Turbine Wiring ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD Disconnect turbine and battery circuits before wiring. Turn off all power before wiring. Failure to follow safety warning could result in serious injury and/or death. Personal Injury and Property Damage Hazard STOP!
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13 Turbine Installation Turbine Component Diagram circuit breaker grid AC disconnect HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine SMARTBOX™ Controller AC output disconnect SMARTBOX™ Controller turbine disconnect SMARTBOX™ ControllerAC output battery box with battery fuse & disconnect home outlet Figure 2.4 Turbine Components HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10
