Windy Nation Rover Wind Turbine - Manual (Page 13)

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Section 9.0 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