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Grounding
PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION A certified and trained electrician must install and commission this turbine using the National Electric Code (NEC) (or, if in Canada, the Canadian Electric Code (CEC)) and in compliance to the local permitting and zoning codes.
The SMARTBOX™ Controller is designed to work only with the HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine. The turbine uses a
.5A 250V, accessible from the bottom of the wiring compartment, grounds the negative conductor of the turbine and provides turbine
SHOCK HAZARD
DO NOT connect the battery negative to ground. NEC requirements specify that the battery negative ground must be done only through the 1A fuse. Bonding the battery negative to ground will disable the turbine’s ground fault protection and will result in improper operation. The battery compartment should be grounded if made of metal.
SHOCK AND FIRE HAZARD
Fuses must only be replaced by qualified service personnel, such as a certified electrician or technician. For continued protection again risk of fire, replace only with the same type and rating of fuse. Failure to follow this warning may result in death, personal injury or property damage.
SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect wind and battery circuits before removing the grounding connections or before removing or installing the fuse. Wait at least 5 minutes for the internal circuitry to dis- charge before servicing the unit. Failure to follow this warn- ing may result in death, personal injury or property damage.
Even though the wind turbine is grounded at the service manual, it must also be grounded at the base of the mounting pole, QUADPOD™ Mount, or TriPod. Grounding at these mounts may prevent electric shock and voltage surges. Proper mount grounding may also minimize damage due to lightning strikes.
Grounding information is available from the National Electric Code (NEC) USA 2005 as well as the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standard 60364-
HONEYWELL™ Wind Turbine WT6500 Owner’s Manual - Rev 10