Rutland 913 Windcharger Installation & Operation
Doc No:SM-130 Iss. J 15.02.13 17 Marlec Eng Co Ltd
Maintenance and Troubleshooting
Inspection and Maintenance
The Rutland 913 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. Either rotate the switch to stall mode on the charge regulator if used OR turn
the wind generator out of the wind (180°) using the tail, a hole is
provided in the tail fin to assist in this. 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 tower assembly for condition.
5. Check the tension of the guy wires if applicable. The tension of guy wires
should be checked frequently during the first year.
6. 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.
