Maintenance - Kestrel e300i User Manual

e300i User Manual
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MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
The e300 i i i i is designed for continuous operation on 100% duty cycle and requires no regular part
replacement.
NEVER APPROACH A ROTATING TURBINE
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The e300 is designed to operate with minimum maintenance. The frequency of visual inspections
and integrity checks depends on the wind class of the installation site. Wind Power Class definition
for wind power density and average wind speed at a hub height of 10m is given below. In
general, higher class wind sites require more frequent installation checks.
The pitch control mechanism is a factory assembly and is not user serviceable. Specialist tools and
knowledge is required to carry out any maintenance or repair procedures. Do not make any
unauthorized adjustments or modifications to any part of this assembly. Do not force or twist the
Wind Power
Class
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NOTE: PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MAY CHANGE DUE TO CONTINUOUS DEVELOPMENT. CONSULT THE
FACTORY OR AN APPOINTED DEALER.
Document #: 0503M01A
Date: March '08
WARNING (Pitch Control)
blades other than gently when checking for wear.
Wind Power Density
(W/sq m)
Up to 100
100 – 150
150 – 200
200 – 250
250 – 300
300 – 400
Above 400
REV : 1.3
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Wind Speed
mph (Imperial)
m/s
Up to 4,4
4,4 – 5,1
5,1 – 5,6
5,6 – 6,0
6,0 – 6,4
6,4 – 7,0
Above 7,0
Wind Speed
Up to 9,8
9,8 – 11,4
11,4 – 12,5
12,5 – 13,4
13,4 – 14,3
14,3 – 15,7
Above 15,7
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