Rutland FM1803-2
Installation & Operation
Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
To ensure long trouble free service from your 1803-2 wind generator, it is
important to determine a suitable inspection & maintenance schedule.
Maintenance intervals and requirements are specific to individual installations &
site conditions & therefore must be determined by the user during the first year
of service.
It is recommended that during the first year following installation that
inspections & necessary maintenance are carried out at 3, 6 & 12 months, the
results of which are used to determine future scheduled maintenance. A
maintenance schedule sheet is provided for convenience. It is recommended that
the maintenance schedule is completed & kept safe, & available if contacting the
manufacturer for advice or technical information.
From the findings of the 3, 6 & 12 months inspections, the user should determine
a suitable service interval.
Before inspection, the turbine should either be lowered to the ground or
secured to prevent the generator from turning. To stop the generator from
turning proceed as follows:
Note: For safety reasons maintenance should not be attempted during
strong winds.
Move the switch on the control unit to the “OFF” position. The turbine rpm
should reduce to a slow idle.
Whilst the generator is in “stall” mode, it can be lowered to the ground or
blades restrained from turning.