Windy Nation Windtura 750 Wind Turbine Generator - Manual (Page 16)

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Windtura 750 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 Notes
Grease pivot bar Once a year Steps 1 & 2 of Figure 6
Grease tower pipe Once a year Step 1a of Figure 3
Inspect blades for dents, chips
cracks.
Clean blades of any dirt or
debris.
Once a year Replace blade(s) if structural
integrity is compromised
Inspect all fastener
connections
Once a year Tighten fasteners if loose.
Replace fasteners if corrosion
is present
Inspect all electrical
connections
Once a year Fix or replace as needed if
connection is bad or corrosion
is present
Recommended to replace 500
Watt generator bearings
For optimal performance, we
suggest to replace 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