Borrum Energy Solutions DAES9Egm050 Anorra Home Wind Turbine Installation Guide
- June 12, 2024
- Borrum Energy Solutions
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Borrum Energy Solutions DAES9Egm050 Anorra Home Wind Turbine
The Anorra – Product Information
Assembly and Installation
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Prerequisites
The Anorra requires the following prerequisites:
- Anchor Point 3
- Tilt Tower Pin Axis
- Guy Wires Tower Mast
- Guy Wires Anchor Point 1
- Guy Wires Anchor Point 2
Select Location for Tower and its Base
Before starting the assembly and installation of the Anorra, it is
important to identify a suitable location for the tower and its anchors. The
tower height should be known to calculate the space required for horizontal
assembly before raising it. Refer to the diagram on the left for the tower’s
footprint. Additional resources for location selection can be found on the
last page of the manual.
Construct Tower Base
Once the tower base location has been established, it is time to construct the
base of the tower. The construction method will vary depending on the ground
conditions at the location. The standard tower base is a 4ftx4ftx1ft structure
made of 4000psi and stronger reinforced concrete.
Mark Anchor Location
Depending on the soil conditions at the anchor points, different anchoring
options are available. The type of earth anchor used may differ based on the
soil type at each anchor point. Bedrock anchors are used when anchoring into
bedrock, while concrete anchors are suitable for locations where earth or
bedrock anchors cannot be used.
Assembly
Assemble and Attach Pivot Base
To assemble the pivot base, place the tripod base in the middle of the tower
base and mark, drill, and attach it to the concrete base. The round tube of
the tower base should point away from Anchor Point 1. Finish assembling the
pivot base and insert the gin pole into the square tube.
Build Tower Horizontally
Starting from the tower base, begin assembling the tower sections horizontally
to reach the desired height. Electrical cables should be run through the tower
pieces during assembly to connect to the turbine later on.
Attaching Guy Wires
Measure and cut the guy wires to the appropriate length, then attach them to
the couplers of the tower. The wires for Anchor Points 2 and 3 are attached
directly, while the wires for Anchor Point 1 are fed through the gin pole,
anchor, and into a winch or vehicle hitch.
Complete a Test Raise
Using a winch and the guy wires from Anchor Point 1, perform a test raise of
the tower before attaching the turbine. This step ensures the proper
configuration of anchors and wires while confirming stability. Once completed,
lower the tower with the winch or vehicle to attach the turbine and complete
the installation.
Attach Turbine to Tower
Once the tower is built to the proper height, attach the turbine. Make sure to
establish the electrical wire connection during this step.
Complete Turbine Assembly
The Anorra comes almost completely assembled. You just need to add the final
touches. Attach the blades to the turbine hub and connect the furling system
to the turbine frame. The turbine is now ready to be lifted by the tower.
PREREQUISITES
SELECT LOCATION FOR TOWER AND ITS BASE
Before you begin assembly and installation of the Anorra, it is important to
identify a location for the tower and its anchors. Make sure you have the
tower height to then calculate the space to assemble the tower horizontally
before it is raised. See the diagram to the left for the footprint of the
tower. More resources for location selection can be found on the last page.
CONSTRUCT TOWER BASE
Once, the tower base location has been established from the previous step, it
is time to construct the base of the tower. Depending on the ground conditions
at the location, the base will be constructed differently. Standard tower base
would reflect 4ftx4ftx1ft constructed with 4000psi and stronger reinforced
concrete.
MARK ANCHOR LOCATION
Depending on the soil conditions at the anchor points, there are different
anchoring options. Given the location, it may be necessary to have a
combination of the various anchor types.
Earth Anchors
Depending on the soil type at each anchor point, the type of earth anchor may
differ.
Bedrock Anchors
These anchors are used to anchor into bedrock at the location of the anchors.
Concrete Anchors
For locations where earth or bedrock anchors cannot be used, concrete anchors
are a good choice.
PRODUCT ASSEMBLY
ASSEMBLE AND ATTACH PIVOT BASE
Place the tripod base in the middle of the tower base and mark, drill, and
attach to the concrete base. The round tube of the tower base should point
away from Anchor Point 1. Finish assembling the pivot base, and insert the gin
pole into the square tube.
BUILD TOWER HORIZONTALLY
Starting from the tower base, begin putting together the tower sections to
reach the proper height. This is done horizontally and raised once the turbine
is attached. While assembling the tower pieces, electrical cables are run
through to connect to the turbine later on.
ATTACHING GUY WIRES
Once guy wires are measured and cut to the appropriate length, they are
attached to the couplers of the tower. The wires are attached to Anchor Points
2 and 3 while the wires for Anchor Point 1 are fed through the gin pole,
anchor, and into a winch or vehicle hitch.
COMPLETE A TEST RAISE
Using a winch and the guy wires from Anchor Point 1, complete a test raise of
the tower before attaching the turbine. This is to ensure the proper
configuration of anchors and wires while confirming stability. Once complete,
lower the tower with the winch or vehicle to attach the turbine and complete
installation.
ATTACH TURBINE TO TOWER
Once the tower is built to the proper height, attach the turbine. In doing so,
the electrical wire connection is also made.
COMPLETE TURBINE ASSEMBLY
The Anorra comes almost completely assembled, you just need to add the final
touches. Attach the blades to the turbine hub, and the furling system to the
turbine frame. The turbine is now ready to be lifted by the tower.
RAISING THE TOWER
Using a winch or vehicle hitch and the guy wires from Anchor Point 1, the
tower is raised. Once secure, the gin pole and winch are removed. Connections
to electrical heaters can now be made!
See more raising options here: Raising and Lowering of the Anorra.
MORE RESOURCES:
Selecting the Perfect Location
Anorra Tower Footprint
Selecting the Right Tower Height
Connecting the Anorra Turbine to Heaters and Batteries Connecting the Anorra
Turbine to Heaters Only
The Benefits of Distributed Energy Resources
Turbine Noise Explained
Microgeneration 101
Electrical Grids 101: Micro, Nano, and Utility
Wind Power 101
The Anorra Infographic
Anorra Product Specifications and Features
Meetings Canadian Standards
Warranty Information for the Anorra
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