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SKYSTREAM 3.7
Owner ’s Manual
(NORTH AMERI
CA and EUROPE
) Edition
3-CMLT-1054 R
ev O
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
(North America)
(Europe)
© 2013 XZERES Co
rp
All Rights Rese
rved
2
Table of Contents
Main Page
Table of Contents
5
Default Chapter
3
Important Safety Instructions
3
Radio Interference
4
Table of Contents
5
Skystream 3.7 ® Specifications
6
European Grid Standards
8
Prior to Installation
9
Intended Use
9
Unintended Use
9
Shipment Content
10
Typical Skystream Installation
11
Siting - Finding the Best Location for Skystream
13
Local Requirements
13
Installation
14
Introduction
14
Wire Sizing
14
Grounding
16
Utility Panel Connections
16
Electrical Connections to Skystream
17
Installing Skystream on a Tower
19
Bolting Skystream to the Tower
20
Blades, Nosecone and Antenna Assembly
22
Operation
25
Manual Operation of Skystream
25
Maintenance
25
Service
26
Troubleshooting
26
Emergency Shutdown
26
Key Operating Characteristics
27
Disposal of Skystream
28
Frequently Asked Questions
29
Appendices
30
Appendix A: Electrical Diagrams
30
North America
30
Grid Connection Option a
30
Grid Connection Option B
31
Grid Connection Option C
32
Grid Connection Option D
33
Skystream Block Diagram
35
Europe
36
TYPICAL Grid Connection: 230 V, 50 Hz, 1 Phase, Junction Box at Tower Base
36
Appendix B: Tower Grounding
37
Appendix B: Tower Grounding
38
Important Safety Instructions
39
Introduction
39
2 Grounding Techniques
40
Copper Clad Electrodes Driven into Soil
40
Grounding Electrode Installation
40
Electrode Resistance to Ground
41
Conductor Size
41
Bonding the Grounding Electrode Conductor to the Earth Electrode
41
Bonding the Grounding Electrode Conductor to the Tower
42
Using a Tower Bolt/Nut Assembly
42
Using a Grounding Lug at Tower Base
42
Using Exothermic Welding
43
Electrodes Encased in the Concrete - Tower Foundation
43
Bolting Grounding Lug to Tower Base
43
Appendix C: Lightning Protection
45
Important Safety Instructions
46
Appendix C: Lightning Protection Important Safety Instructions
46
Introduction
47
Location of Lightning Current Arrestor(S)
47
Selecting Appropriate Lightning Protection System
47
Lightning Protection Data
48
Determine Tower Height
48
Determine Flash Density (Ng)
48
Determine the Topography
49
Permitted Annual Number of Critical Events (Nc)
49
Lightning Protection System Efficiency (E)
50
Lightning Protection Level
51
Technology)
52
Appendix D: Compliance/Certification
53
UL Certificate of Compliance (US & Canada)
54
CE Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
55
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XZERES Wind Skystream 3.7 Specifications
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Model
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Category
Wind Turbines
Language
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