Whisper 500 Battery Charging Manual
Document #0023 Rev C
SOUTHWEST WINDPOWER
April 2006
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Annual Maintenance
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1. CHECK THE BATTERY
Check with battery manufacturer for care and
maintenance
Add only distilled water if low.
Tighten battery connections
Remove corrosion and protect terminals
Wipe tops with baking soda solution.
2. COMPLETE MECHANICAL CHECK
A)
Gain access to turbine and give the turbine a
complete mechanical check. Fix or replace any
worn or loose parts.
B)
Check tightness of all tower mounting nuts and bolts
and propeller mounting bolts.
C)
Check all bearings. Just perceptible play is
acceptable.
D)
Clean the propeller with mild scrubbing agent to
remove all insect deposits. Replace missing leading
edge tape. Fill small surface cracks on fiberglass
blades (white) with silicone sealant. Repair or
replace all white fiberglass blades if either cracked
or damaged. Rebalance the blade after modification.
Clean blade and replace missing
blade tape on the leading edge
Maintenance Log
Observe Monthly and Annual Inspection Requirements! Record ALL maintenance and repair
work!
Date
Problem/Observation
Action Taken
