Windy Nation Rover Marine Grade User Manual
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Marine Grade (MG) Rover Wind Turbine Parts List
1. Generator and yaw mount
2. Directional tail
3. Five 28 inch blades
4. Blade mounting hub (comes pre-‐attached to generator and yaw mount)
5. Stainless fasteners (nuts, bolts and washers)
Installation Warnings
Do not assemble or install the MG Rover Wind Turbine until you have read the
entirety of this owner’s manual!
1.
It
is
necessary
to
follow
the
installation
instructions
and
safety
precautions
included
in
this
owner’s manual. Failure to do so can result in serious accidents including but not limited to
property damage, serious injury, and death. Additionally, keep this owner’s manual after you
install your MG Rover Wind Turbine as it includes maintenance and safety information.
2. Before assembling the MG Rover Wind Turbine, inspect all parts for any defects. If you have
any questions or concerns, contact Windy Nation Inc. or your local distributor before
proceeding with installing your MG Rover Wind Turbine.
3. Never install a wind turbine on a windy day. A “windy day” is defined as wind speeds in
excess of 5 mph.
4. Use proper electrical wiring and grounding techniques which are in compliance with your
country’s electrical codes.
5. Tower design and construction should be approved by a professional engineer and also
follow all local and national laws in your respective jurisdiction.
6. Do not install the MG Rover Wind Turbine in any location where anyone or anything can
come in contact with it. The MG Rover Wind Turbine has moving parts, including high rpm
blades, which can cause serious injury or death. Use common sense and exercise extreme
caution when choosing a location to mount the MG Rover Wind Turbine.
Technical Specifications
Model
Marine Grade Rover
Blade Rotor Diameter
60 inches
Net Weight
27 lbs. (12.3 kg)
Survival Wind Speed
105 mph (47m/s)
Initial Power Generation Wind Speed
7-‐8 mph (3.1 ms)
Battery Bank Specifications
Suitable for 12 or 24 volt battery banks
Rated Power
300 Watts at 28 mph wind speed
Required Fuse
30 amp for 12 volt systems
20 amp for 24 volt systems