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Repairs and Maintenance
Repairs and Maintenance
Repairs and Maintenance
SPARE PARTS
We recommend that you carry
the following parts in case of
loss or damage:
1 x drop nose pin
1 x air turbine blade
1 x mortice pin
2 x 40 amp fuses (12 V)
OR
2 x 20 amp fuses ( 24 V)
1 x tower lock pin
1 x ‘C’ bracket lock screw
1 x air drive grease
1 x Set of water drive bearings
1 x conical connector kit
1 x acetal gear replacement kit
(A spares pack containing these
parts is available)
CONTACT DETAILS
For after sales service and
information, spare parts and repairs, contact
Eclectic Energy Limited
Unit 22 Sherwood Networkcentre
Sherwood Energy Village
Ollerton
Nottinghamshire
United Kingdom
NG22 9FD
phone: +44 (0)1623 835400
fax:+44 (0)1623 860617
e-mail: [email protected]
The DuoGen is designed to require minimal maintenance, but a
little attention will pay dividends in terms of appearance and
performance.
Periodic washing with fresh water will remove accumulated salt
deposits and keep the yaw bearings and the telescopic drive shaft
sliding smoothly. An occasional application of a domestic silicone-
based polish on the tower tube and drive shaft is also
recommended.
The alternator requires no maintenance as it is hermetically sealed,
and the bearings are protected by a twin lip radial shaft seal.
The water mode is robust and efficient, and maintenance free as the
impeller transmission device is lubricated by a combination of synthetic
oil within the matrix of the bearing material and water.
When dry following immersion in sea water, the unit may feel a little
stiff. This is due to dry salt deposits and the unit should free up
immediately it is returned to the water.
However, the DuoGen’s water impeller rotates about 5 million times for
every thousand miles sailed, and like all mechanical devices, is prone
to wear.
We recommend that the transmission elements are replaced every 8
- 10,000 nautical miles, or 40 - 50 million revolutions, in order to
maintain optimum performance.
This is a straightforward procedure
that can be undertaken by the owner.
The DuoGen’s air mode transmission device incorporates a heavy
duty gear set and thrust bearings, all running behind grease seals.
The gear faces benefit from the occasional light application of a
good quality weather resistant grease, as supplied.
