Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions
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Document No: SM124 Issue D 30.01.07
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
The Rutland Furlmatic 910-3 requires no scheduled maintenance but an annual
inspection should be carried out to monitor the general condition of the system.
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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 follow
one of the procedures below:
1) Lower the windcharger on its tower to the ground, coming to rest on a structure
that will prevent the windcharger from striking the ground. Take care that all
persons are clear of the area. The turbine will eventually slow down. Tie a blade
to the mounting pole to prevent it from rotating.
2) If the tail boom is safely accessible, using the tail boom, rotate the generator out
of the wind; the turbine 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 the blade screws for tightness.
2) Check all other nuts, bolts and screws for tightness.
3) Check the yaw axis for free rotation.
4) Check the tail fin moves freely.
5) Check tower assembly for condition.
6) Check the tension of the guy wires if applicable. The tension of guy wires
should be checked frequently during the first year.
7)
The unit can be wiped with a mild detergent and rinsed with water to remove
dirt and debris.
