Air Tower Kits and Accessories.

Manufactured by: Southwest Windpower

Whisper Guyed Tower Kits Southwest Windpower offers tower kits that are easy and safe to install. A number of heights are available.None of our towers require any kind of welding or machining. Only the largest towers may require excavation and concrete work. Most designs can be installed within a few hours to a day. You will NEVER need to climb a tower. All of Southwest Windpower’s guyed tower kits include everything you need with the exception of: 1) Pipe material 2) Anchors 3) Power wires To keep your costs low and to consider site variables, these components should be purchased locally. When selecting the materials for the construction of your tower, please consider the following: * Pipe Material: For most conditions, we recommend a “schedule 40” pipe material. This offers a wall thickness of .125” which is strong enough to resist most wind conditions. If you are using fence pipe material, make sure you ask for “SS40”. If you live in an environment were your winds will never exceed 80 mph (140 km) then we suggest using a thinner wall material such as a “schedule 20”. In conduit material, this is called “SS20”. * Anchors: The anchors are by far the most difficult part of installing a tower. Once you have them in the ground, a tower installation gets really easy. There are various soil materials that you should consider prior to installing your tower. The type of anchor should also vary. Our owner manuals have recommendations based on soil type. * Power wires: Because of the size of turbine and variable length from the turbine to your batteries/inverter, it is impossible to know the proper wire size. Once you have understood the distance from the turbine to the battery, refer to the wind turbine’s owners manual for the proper wire size. Be sure to select the right type of wire for your environment. VERY IMPORTANT: Prior to the installation of your tower, read the owners manual thoroughly and make sure you understand the environmental conditions at your site prior to purchasing materials. We offer manuals that are free to download and review prior to purchase. AIR-X TOWER KITS Tower Kits are available in a variety of sizes to meet your specifc needs. It’s never been so easy to install an AIR X wind generator! * Install in a few hours * No Cement * No Gin Pole (27’ only) * No Winching * No Sweat! New! 29’ EZ Tower * 29’ Manual * 29’ Product Info All components included - even pipe and anchors. UPS Shippable! 27’ and 45’ foot Tower kits * 27’ Manual * 45’ Manual * How Easy is it to Install an Air Tower Kit? * Air Tower Kit 45’ * * Air Tower Kit 27’ * Anchor Recommendations Includes everything except pipe and anchors. *45’ Tower Kit includes gin pole hardware Roof Mount Tower * Manual No Room for a tower... * Simple roof top tower mount offers easy installation for your AIR wind module * Design includes vibration isolation mounts that reduce mechanically transmitted noise by 80% * Installs on the side of a building or through the roof * Includes everything except pole and mounting bolts MARINE TOWER KITS. Sternmount Marine Tower Kit Owner’s Manual Version 1.5 Document #0104 REV A SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER 2/4/05 Mast and Stay Specifications For kits not including mast or stays If you opted to purchase a hardware kit without the mast and stays, you will need to make your own poles prior to proceeding with the installation. The materials you will need are: • (2) Stays of 9-12 foot (2.7m-3.7m) lengths of 1 inch (25.4mm) outer diameter aluminum pipe with a wall thickness of 1/8” (3.18mm). If stainless steel stays are desired, 1 inch (25.4mm) outer diameter, .095” (2.41mm) wall thickness or thicker pipe is recommended. The stays should be long enough to support the tower structure in high wind conditions and short enough to allow for proper blade clearance. Additionally, the angle between the mast and stays should be within the range illustrated in figures 1 and 2 in the manual. • (1) Mast of 9-12 feet (2.7m to 3.7m) of 1-½ schedule 40, .135” (3.5mm) wall thickness aluminum pipe. Stainless Steel masts should be 1-½ inch, schedule 10, .10” (2.8mm) wall thickness pipe (type 304). NOTE: Actual pipe outside diameter 1.9 inch (48.3mm) Stays Slip an end cap onto one end of each stay and tighten the set screw. Use a ¼” (6.4mm) drill to make two holes in each stay, one side at a time. Use the holes in the end caps as a guide. You may need to remove any burr or sharp edge left from the drill. Mast See diagram for drill sizes and locations. Insert the rubber grommet into the large 7/8” (22mm) hole. For masts with thinner walls, use the 1/8” (3.2mm) silicone adapter. When the mast and stays have been prepared, continue with installation beginning with Step1: Site Evaluation. 10 Note: The mounting materials included in this kit were designed to be mounted to a wood or fiberglass deck. It is recommended to use lag screws or through bolts to mount the brackets to your boat. However, these are not included in your kit. The exact configuration and hardware for the attachment of the mast base plate bracket depends on the construction of your boat. You must use your judgment to determine how best to attach the brackets to your boat. Prior to assembly, it is a good idea to gather all the tools necessary for the installation. These include: • power drill • ¼” drill bit (6.4mm) • hacksaw with a course tooth blade • measuring tape • silicone caulk • hex wrenches: 7/16”, ½”, 9/16” • hex keys: 1/8”, 3/16”, 7/32” • A second person to help you with the installation process. Once you have checked all your parts and you have gathered all the necessary tools, you are ready to begin the installation process. Safety and Installation Information The three most important factors that must be taken into consideration when installing your tower are SAFETY & SAFETY followed by performance. It is important to realize that any wind turbine has high-speed spinning parts and it can be very dangerous if the turbine is installed improperly!