Land Based Systems - Marlec Rutland 504 E-Furl Manual Del Usuario

Rutland 504 "e-Furl" Windcharger

Land Based Systems

Fig.8
Centre Pivoted Pole
Fig.9
Base Pivoted Pole
Doc. No: SM-151 Issue A 07/01/2011
The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an
Fig.11
aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal
diameter of 31.7mm (1
diameter 38.1mm (1½").
Pivot type towers are recommended as these
allow for easier installation and lowering for
access to the wind generator. Two forms
of pivot tower are suggested in Figs 11 & 12.
A portable Land Tower and Rigging Kit is
available from Marlec. Part Nos: CA-12/12
& CA-12/13
A suitable mounting pole can be erected using a
Fig.12
6.5 metre (21 feet) length of 50mm (2")
galvanised water pipe adapted down to 31.7mm
for a minimum length of 500mm at the top
section. The tube must be supported by a
minimum of two sets of three guy lines. The
attachment points for the guy lines to the tower
should be securely fixed to the tower. Follow
these guidelines:
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The guy wires should be a minimum of 3mm in
diameter.
The shackles should be a minimum of 5mm in
diameter.
Rigging screws should be a minimum of 5mm
in diameter.
All items should be galvanised or stainless steel
for protection against corrosion.
Where guy lines are looped, the loop must
incorporate a thimble and be fitted with a
minimum of three rope grips.
All ground fixings must be made suitable
according to the terrain.
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