Tel: +44 (0)1981 241668 Skyrrid Farm, Pontrilas, Hereford. HR2 0BW. UK www.leturbines.comPage 4 of 28IntroductionThis installation manual covers the both the standard LE-v150 and the LE-v150 Extreme windturbine. All references to the LE-v150 includes the LE-v150 Extreme; the LE-v150 Extreme is paintedblack and optimised for locations where winds regularly gust to more than 27m/s (60mph).Please read this manual thoroughly before attempting to assemble, install or operate your smallwind turbine. This will assure optimum performance and safety.The LE-v150 turbine features an array of innovations and construction techniques as well as heavy-duty engineering to ensure optimum efficiency and a long operating life.Specific LE-v150 turbine features: Innovatively designed axial flux alternator, using neodymium iron boron magnets Bearing support at both ends of the savonious rotor to provide stability and longevity Maintenance-free, low friction bearings Silent operation Easy installation Simple design for low cost and durability Fully marinised using stainless steel fixings and anodised aluminium components Low mass to help reduce exerted forces and ensure easy installation.LE-v150 has been designed to for both land-based and marine environments. Thanks to its uniquedesign, the LE-v150 will suffer minimal corrosion in both normal and salt water operatingconditions.Applications include: Marine trickle charging Data logging/acquisition and environmental monitoring LED lights Data communications CCTV cameras