Land Based Systems - Rutland 504 Windcharger Manual Del Usuario

Rutland 504 Windcharger

Land Based Systems

Fig.8
Centre Pivoted Pole
Fig.9
Base Pivoted Pole
Document No: SB-150 Issue B 17.02.10
Fig.11
The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an
aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal
diameter of 31.7mm (1
diameter 38.1mm (1½").
Pivot type towers are recommended as these
allow for easier installation and lowering for
access to the wind generator. Two forms
of pivot tower are suggested in Figs 11 & 12.
A portable Land Tower and Rigging Kit is
available from Marlec. Part Nos: CA-12/12
& CA-12/13
Fig.12
A suitable mounting pole can be erected using a
6.5 metre (21 feet) length of 50mm (2")
galvanised water pipe adapted down to 31.7mm
for a minimum length of 500mm at the top
section. The tube must be supported by a
minimum of two sets of three guy lines. The
attachment points for the guy lines to the tower
should be securely fixed to the tower. Follow
these guidelines:
The guy wires should be a minimum of 3mm in
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diameter.
The shackles should be a minimum of 5mm in
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diameter.
Rigging screws should be a minimum of 5mm
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in diameter.
All items should be galvanised or stainless steel
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for protection against corrosion.
Where guy lines are looped, the loop must
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incorporate a thimble and be fitted with a
minimum of three rope grips.
All ground fixings must be made suitable
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according to the terrain.
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