Windy Nation Rover Marine Grade User Manual
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Section 8.0 MG Rover Wind Turbine Maintenance Instructions
Warning:
Never
attempt
to
perform
maintenance
on
a
wind
turbine
on
a
windy
day.
Never
approach
a
wind
turbine
when
the
blades
are
spinning.
Required Maintenance
Frequency
Comments
Inspect blades for dents,
chips and cracks. Clean
blades of any dirt or debris.
Once a year
Replace blades and hub if
structural integrity is
compromised
Inspect all fastener
connections
Once a year
Tighten loose fasteners. Replace
fasteners if they are damaged or
corrosion is present.
Inspect all electrical
connections
Once a year
Fix or replace as needed if
connection is bad or corrosion
is present
Replace
generator bearings
For optimal
performance,
replace generator
bearings
every 7-‐10 years
Car mechanic shops are
capable of replacing bearings
Check tower angle is
vertical
Twice a year
Re-‐align tower angle when
necessary
Inspect Generator Shaft for
Corrosion
Inspect after 2 years.
Thereafter, inspector
once a year.
Recoat generator shaft with
outdoor rate clear polyurethane
paint if corrosion is present