Tower Preparation; Blade Assembly - Rutland 914i Manual De Instrucciones

Rutland 914i Windcharger
Assembly and Installation Detailed Instructions
Fig.2
2. Mark and centre-punch two positions diametrically opposite, at 90° to the pipe
seam if necessary, 20mm from top of the tube
Note: Use metric measurements for this operation
3. Drill two holes 10.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions.
Note :Use metric measurements for this operation
Note: When using Rutland 914i Mounting Kit , items 2 and 3 can be ignored as
Marlec supplied poles are pre-drilled.
3. First fit each blade with two special self-tapping screws provided to the rear of
each blade by inserting each in turn through the cut out in the nacelle, rotating the
generator each time until the holes align. Fit the remaining blade screws from the
front of the generator hub. Check tightness of all screws but do not over-tighten.
Caution- It is essential that all 4 screws are fitted!
Alternatively the blades, tail and nose dome can be fitted after mounting the
generator assembly to the tower.
Doc No:SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19
Tower Preparation (Fig.2)
Select a suitable pole from the suggested
guidelines in Mounting the Windcharger.
Note that the post adapter fitted to the 914i
is designed to fit inside a standard 41mm
(1⅝") internal diameter tube.
The adapter is provided with a flat on one
side to clear the weld seam on seamed pipe.
Blade Assembly (Fig.3)
Fig. 3
1. Place the generator assembly on a flat surface
hub-side down. Position blade as shown. The
blades will only fit one way around.
2. Insert the protrusion at the trailing edge of the
blade root fixing first into the socket to align with
the corresponding recess in the blade socket.
The blade can then be inserted with a lever
action. A soft faced mallet may be used to tap
the end of the blade to assist in fully locating the
blade.
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Installation & Operation
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