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7. MAINTENANCE
Your wind turbine has been designed to run for long periods without requir-
ing any maintenance.
The performance will be enhanced if you periodically inspect your system.
Review the following simple maintenance procedures and implement them
every six months.
Caution: Do not go near the wind turbine during operation.
The blades are sharp. Please handle it with care.
• Check blades for superficial damage, replace the blades if damaged.
It is important to not use blades that are damaged, as you will lose overall
balance, resulting in a decrease inefficiency. Should you notice damage to
the blades you must replace all 3, these blades are balanced as sets.
• Check the blade bolts and the hub nut for tightness.
• Check nosecone for cracks and tighten nuts.
• Wipe any excess dirt build-up from the blades.
• Check all electrical connections to make sure they are tight and free from corrosion.
• Check the voltage of your battery bank with a Multi-meter and clean the terminals.
• We suggest replacing the blades every five years for optimal performance.
Please Note: Apply the Manual Brake to safeguard your unit in the
mention below situation.
• Bad weather and strong wind
• Maintenance & replacement work
• MPPT failure/ no sign
• Free spinning
• Battery pack disconnected
• Broken Blades
• Mechanical noise
• Notice anything abnormal
