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BWC XL.1 24 VDC Battery Charging System Owners Manual Bergey Windpower Co. 2001 Priestley Ave., Norma

9 above and then calculate the required wattage. It is recommended that the dissipation rating be at least 10% higher than this figure: WATTAGE = A

10 Figure 6, Tower Mounting for the XL.1 Tilt-up Type Towers: If you have a tilting tower, such as the BWC Tilt.Tower, the following procedure is

11 tener torque on the tower mounting bolts. The recommended torque is 54 N.m (40 ft-lbs). PowerCablesNylonCableTiesTurbineMountingBoltsFigure 7, T

12 Step 6: Place the tail boom on the rear of the turbine po-werhead and insert the 12 mm (1/2”) tail pivot pin from the top. If the parts are align

13 Step 9: Check the XL.1 wind turbine carefully to make sure that the installation is complete. We recom-mend the following checklist:  Blade fa

14 7. PowerCenter Installation A. Electrical System The general electrical configuration for BWC XL.1 and hybrid system installations is shown

15 Figure 12, PowerCenter Mounting Dimensions390 mm15 3/8“15.375“128 mm5.0“337 mm13 1/4“13.25“Bottom ViewFront ViewEnclosure Dimensions267 mm10 1/2“

16 Figure 13, PowerCenter with Cover Removed We recommend the following procedure for mak-ing the electrical connections. Please ensure that the wi

17 Before continuing with the install, click the mode selector button to stop the turbine, and prevent the dump load from being energized. Step 5:

18 4. Remove the spinner. Check the torque on the blade nuts; the recommended value is 54 N.m (40 ft-lbs). Check the front bearing cover for seal

1 BWC XL.1 Wind Turbine 24V Battery Charging System OWNERS MANUAL Table of Contents 1. Overview ……………………... 1 2. Cautions and Warnings ……..

19 9. Trouble-Shooting Problems The following guide can be used to pinpoint the cause of operational problems with the BWC XL.1 wind turbine and th

20 PROBLEM CAUSE(S) DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Rotor turns, but the system doesn’t charge the batteries. Blown Turbine fuse Check voltage across fuse with turb

21 Disconnect turbine and check with diode meter. Should read ~ “1 V” in one direction and “OL” in the other direction. Replace rectifier. PROBLEM

22 Appendices

23 Appendix 1 Installation Planning The location and height of the tower for the BWC XL.1 wind system will be important factors in de-termining the

24 wind systems have been installed and communi-ties are generally unfamiliar with them, you may face some obstacles in gaining permission to in-stal

25 sites. In choosing the best one, the following fac-tors should be considered: 1. The proximity of the proposed site to dwellings. As noted b

26 good abrasion resistance. For ground runs we recommend THHN wire buried inside plastic con-duit rated for electrical service. A suitable water-t

27 step in charging current rather than sev-eral smaller ones.  Setting high voltage regulation points too low so that the batteries don’t get full

28 How to Avoid the 6 Most Common Mistakes when Installing an XL.1 1. DO NOT use the PowerCenter box lugs to connect wiring to the turbine. There

2 Caution Hazards or unsafe practices that could cause product damage. Note Significant points of interest 3. Identification Each BWC XL.1-

29 Appendix 2 XL.1 SPECIFICATIONS TURBINE:  ROTOR DIAMETER 2.5 M 8.2 FT  OVERALL LENGTH 2.1 M 6.9 FT  TURBINE WEI

30 BASIC TOWER REQUIREMENTS For the BWC XL.1 Wind Turbine Customer supplied towers for the BWC XL.1 Wind Turbine should meet the fol-lowing minimu

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3 bearings allow the wind turbine to freely pivot around the top of the tower so that the rotor will face into the wind. The slip-ring assembly is t

4 wind speed doubles from 5 m/s (11.2 mph) to 10 m/s (22.4 m/s), the energy in the wind increases by a factor of eight (23 = 2 x 2 x 2 = 8). One res

5 optional Extra Load (or “dump load”). The Extra Load function diverts current from the battery to an air or water heater. If this measure is not

6 LED No. (from left side) Indicated Battery Vol-tage Range Approx-imate Bat-tery Re-serve L1 (red) Below 22 V Below 5% L2 (yellow) 22 – 23.5 V 5%

7 If the PowerCenter cannot stop or slow the turbine after 3 minutes, it will return to normal operation. During the following 5 minutes, the PowerC

8 fool the PowerCenter if the battery bank is small and the wind gusts are strong. High charging cur-rent can raise the battery bank voltage too hig