Superwind 350 - Hazards When Mounting the Wind Turbine; General Safety Precautions

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Fuses are installed to protect the wiring of the system and must be installed as close
to the battery as possible. For details see Section 6.3.6.
Never short-circuit the battery, which can result in fire or explosion of
the battery, along with release of acid and toxic gases.
Unsealed lead-acid batteries produce and vent flammable hydrogen gas during
charging. This creates an explosive mixture that can easily be detonated by even the
smallest of sparks (those produced by an electrical switch for example).
To reduce the possibility of explosion, always ensure battery installations are provided
adequate ventilation.
Never install batteries in locations where the danger of sparks exist.
Provide sufficient ventilation for battery storage areas at all times.
The diversion load power resistor for the charge regulator can become hot. To
prevent the possibility of fire, never mount the power resistor on a flammable
surface or close to flammable materials.
Never mount the power resistor on a flammable surface.
Mount the power resistor at least 40mm (1.57”) away from any flammable
materials
3.1.3 Hazards when mounting the wind turbine
These instructions also apply to future disassembly, inspections or other
work carried out on your wind generator.
Use only mast and support designs capable of safely handling the loads associated
with the installation of your Superwind 350/48V. The mast not only has to support
your wind generator’s weight, but also the considerable thrust generated by high wind
speeds. For details see Section 7.3.
3.1.4. General safety precautions
Conduct all work on the mast or wind generator only on a calm, windless day.
Do not allow personnel to walk or stand beneath hanging loads or potential drop
hazards (such as a tilted mast).
Disconnect all batteries from the system prior to beginning any work.
To prevent your wind generator from starting unintentionally, place the stop switch
into the STOP position or short circuit the generator output wires (Red and Black)
before mounting the rotor blades.
Do not install the wind generator in areas where it can be easily reached or
approached by anyone walking by or working around the turbine structure.