Figure 14: Tail Boom Attachment - Bergey Tilt Tower Installation Manual

hammer to pound the pin in place, as this may cause scoring of the bronze bushings.
Secure the tail pivot pin with two cotter pins, as shown in Figure 14. Failure to properly
install and secure both cotter pins will lead to loss of the tail boom.

Figure 14: Tail Boom Attachment

Step 9:
Check the EXCEL1 wind turbine carefully to make sure that the installation is complete.
We recommend the following checklist:

Blade fasteners are secure and properly torqued

Blade tips are evenly spaced

Spinner is secure

Tail fin is secure

Tail pivot pin is locked in place with both cotter pins.

Tower adapter bolts are secure

Wiring polarity is tested and marked
Tail Pivot
Pin
Cotter
Pin
Cotter
Pin
28