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8.8
Fitting the Wind Turbine
8.8.1
The wind turbine is supplied boxed and requires basic
assembly on site, all required fixings are included in the
turbine packing box.
8.8.2
Place the generator assembly on a flat surface hub-side
down.
8.8.3
Position each of the six blades into the hub recesses by
placing the protrusion at the trailing edge of the blade root
into the socket first and then using a light lever action on
the blade. Note the blades will only fit in one way.
8.8.4
Secure each blade using the four bolts provided (two from
each side), do not over tighten the fixings.
8.8.5
Secure the front cover using the three provided plastic bolts.
8.8.6
Feed the extension cable down the Mast Tube and into the Cabinet through the hollow
mast pivot tube.
8.8.7
Feed the remaining cable and Turbine spigot into the Mast and align the two fixing holes.
Secure in position using the M10 Button Head bolts and spring washer provided.
8.8.8
Avoid damage to the blades at all times during this assembly operation. DO NOT REST THE
TURBINE DIRECTLY ON THE BLADES DURING ASSEMBLY.
Wiring from the turbine to the battery charger must be undertaken with the
mast lowered and the windmill stationary.