Maintenance And Troubleshooting; Inspection And Maintenance - Rutland FM910-4 El Manual Del Propietario

Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Inspection and Maintenance

The Rutland Windcharger 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:
1.Turn the wind generator out of the wind (180°) using the tail, apply the switch
to stall mode on the charge regulator if used. The generator will gradually slow
down.
2. Tie a blade to the mounting pole to prevent it from rotating.
Whilst the generator is stationary, the following routine checks should be
performed:
1. Check the blades for damage, eg chips or nicks. Replace any damaged
blades. The turbine should not be operated with damaged blades as this may
cause imbalance resulting in premature wear and possible failure. 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 any 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.
Note: The Windcharger is designed for continuous running to achieve
maximum resistance to water ingress. Should you wish to take the unit
out of service for an extended period it is recommend that the unit be
removed from the mounting and stored in a dry location or covered.
Doc No: SM-138 Iss. F 01.10.19
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Installation & Operation
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