Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Inspection And Maintenance - Rutland 504 Windcharger Manual Del Usuario

Rutland 504 Windcharger

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Inspection and Maintenance

The Rutland 504 requires no scheduled maintenance but an annual inspection should be
carried out to monitor the general condition of the system to ensure the electrical and
mechanical integrity and safety of the system.
WARNING! Before inspection, the turbine should either be lowered to the ground or tied
to prevent the generator from turning. To stop the generator from turning proceed as
follows:
Turn the wind generator out of the wind (180°) using the tail. A hole is provided
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in the tail fin to assist in this. The generator will eventually slow down.
Tie a blade to the mounting pole to prevent it from rotating.
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Whilst the generator is stationary, the following routine checks should be performed:
1.Check all nuts, bolts and screws for tightness.
2.Check the yaw axis for free rotation.
3.Check tower assembly for condition.
4 .Check the tension of the guy wires if applicable. The tension of guy wires should
be checked frequently during the first year.
5.The unit can be wiped with a mild detergent and rinsed with water to remove
dirt and debris.
Note : The Wind charger is designed for continuous running, this achieves maximum
resistance to water ingress, should the unit be restrained for any extended period it
is recommended that it be covered or removed to a dry location.
Document No: SB-150 Issue B 17.02.10 16
Installation & Operation
Marlec Eng Co Ltd