Rutland 504 Windcharger Installation & Operation
Doc No: SM-150 Issue C 17.03.14 13 Marlec Eng Co Ltd
The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an aluminium or
stainless steel tube with an internal diameter of 31.7mm
(1
1
/
4
”). Max external 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
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:
x
The guy wires should be a minimum of 3mm in diameter.
x
The shackles should be a minimum of 5mm in diameter.
x
Rigging screws should be a minimum of 5mm in diameter.
x
All items should be galvanised or stainless steel for
protection against corrosion.
x
Where guy lines are looped, the loop must incorporate a
thimble and be fitted with a minimum of three rope grips.
x
All ground fixings must be made suitable according to the
terrain.
Fig.9
Centre Pivoted Pole
Base Pivoted Pole
Fig.8
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Fig.11
Fig.12
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