Rutland 914i Windcharger (12 or 24 V) Owners Manual Installation and Operation GB, FR, ES & DE Languages Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Contents Page: Introduction 4 Summary of Features and Uses 4 Profile and Dimensions 4 General Guidelines and Warnings 5 Check You Have Received 6 Other Items 7 Exploded View of the Rutland 914i 7 Assembly & Installation Twelve Step Quick Start Guide 8 Tower Preparation 9 Blade Assembly 9 Tail and Nose Assembly 10 Electrical Connection & Fitting to the Tower 11 Up & Running Four Point Checklist 11 Typical Wiring Diagrams for the
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Rutland 914i Windcharger. The utmost of care goes into the manufacture of all our products in our ISO9001 approved factory. To ensure you get the very best out of the Rutland 914i we recommend that you read this manual and familiarise yourself with its contents before installing and operating the Windcharger system.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation General Guidelines & Warnings x Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 48.5mm for at least the top 0.5m. Larger section poles must not be used as this will reduce the tower to blade clearance. In high wind conditions this could cause damage to the Windcharger by allowing the blade to come into contact with the mounting pole. A broken blade will cause turbine imbalance with consequent damage.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation x The fuse supplied must be fitted to protect the system. x The Rutland 914i Windcharger is suitable for sailing boats and some land based applications. When storm winds are forecast the turbine can be restrained to minimise wear and tear particularly when installed on land based applications where Furlmatic model windchargers are normally recommended.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Other Items Other Items You Will Need x Mounting pole x Cable x Batteries x Battery terminals x Connector blocks (as determined by your total system) What You Will Need - Tools x Suitable wire stripper x Small terminal screwdriver x Large flat blade screwdriver x Crosshead screwdriver x 10mm Spanner or Socket Other Items You May Have Selected x HRSi or HRDi Charge Regulator x Cable (usually 2.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Assembly and Installation Twelve Step Quick Start Guide 1. Choose an open site to expose the Windcharger to a clear flow of wind and avoiding obstructions. On board mount the Windcharger at least 2.4 metres above the deck and on land at least 4 - 6 m high. Read the full section on Siting. 2. Choose a mounting pole with an internal diameter of 41.0mm and external diameter of no greater than 48.5 mm for the top 0.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Assembly and Installation Detailed Instructions Fig.2 Tower Preparation (Fig.2) Select a suitable pole from the suggested guidelines in Mounting the Windcharger. Note that the post adapter fitted to the 914i is designed to fit inside a standard 41mm (1�”) internal diameter tube. The adapter is provided with a flat on one side to clear the weld seam on seamed pipe. 2.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Fitting The Tail and Nose Assembly (Fig.4) 1. Slide the tail fin between the two tail brackets lining up all drilled holes. 2. Locate the two screws provided through the appropriate holes and secure with nuts. 3. Locate the tail bracket covers into the nacelle grommet whilst positioning the processes for the fixing screw into the appropriate drilled hole in the tail. 4. Secure with the self tapping screw provided.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Electrical Connection and Fitting to The Tower 1. Run the cable selected (see Table 1) down the inside of the pole. 2. Select one of the 2 basic wiring systems on page 12 and follow the manual provided with the voltage controller. 3. Connect the wind generator flying leads to the cable protruding from the tower using the connector block supplied, taking care to observe polarity.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Typical Wiring Diagrams For The Rutland 914i Windcharger Solar Panel Maximum 160 Watts HRSi Charge Regulator 12/24 V Typical Wiring Scheme For A Single Battery Bank Typical Wiring Scheme For Single or Dual Battery Banks HRDi Charge Regulator 12/24 V Solar Panel Maximum 160 Watts In-Line Fuse Second battery optional Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Siting The Windcharger General Considerations The location and height of the mounting pole or tower for your wind turbine will be the major factor in the overall performance of your system. The smooth flow of wind over land and water is often interrupted by a multitude of obstructions causing wind sheer and turbulence.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Mounting The Windcharger Fig. 5 On Board Systems The wind generator should be mounted in a safe position, a minimum of 2.3 metres (7.6 feet) above the deck and away from other obstacles which could interfere with the blades or tail assembly (Fig. 5). Fig. 6 The Rutland 914i Mounting & Stays Kits (Part No.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Fig. 9 Land Based Systems The Rutland 914i is suitable for some land based temporary and leisure applications. The Furlmatic Windcharger model is recommended for land based remote and exposed locations. Centre pivoted pole Fig. 10 Base pivoted with gin pole The Rutland 914i is designed to fit inside aluminium, stainless or steel tube with an internal diameter of 41mm. (1�”). IMPORTANT: The external diameter MUST NOT exceed 48.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Further System Requirements Batteries Total = 12v 12 0Ah 14 40Wh Leisure/Deep Cycle batteries are specifically designed for good performance in terms of charge/discharge cycles. Batteries are the most important part of your battery charging system and should be sized according to your load requirements and provide at least 3 days reserve capacity.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Specification and Performance Guideline Performance Curve Note : The curve shown below is for clear, non-turbulent wind conditions; this may not be achieved in some installations. Refer to the section on Siting to optimise performance at your site. Wind speeds are those flowing across the turbine of the Windcharger and may not reflect those measured at mast top or those reported by the Met. Office. 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inspection and Maintenance The Rutland 914i requires no scheduled maintenance but an annual inspection should be carried out to monitor the general condition of the system to ensure the electrical and mechanical integrity and safety of the system. WARNING! Before inspection, the turbine should either be lowered to the ground or tied to prevent the generator from turning.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Troubleshooting In the unlikely event that your Rutland 914i should develop a defect, the turbine should first be tied to prevent the blades from turning to perform the static tests below. (Follow the procedure described in the Inspection and Maintenance section) It will be necessary to let it run for the tests to check for power production. Read the Electrical Connection and Up and Running sections and be satisfied that your system complies.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation 5. If the wind turbine fails to deliver any current or open circuit V reading undertake the further tests below. 6. Mechanical inspection. It may be necessary to remove the windcharger from its pole for the following tests. Check the brushes and slipring for wear or damage. To inspect the brushes, remove the nacelle by removing the three fixing screws and slide the nacelle backwards towards the tail fin.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Introduction Installation & Operation Francais Félicitations pour votre achat d’une éolienne Rutland 914i ! Comme tous nos produits, elle a été fabriquée avec le plus grand soin, dans notre usine certifiée ISO 9001. Pour obtenir pleine satisfaction de votre éolienne Rutland 914i, nous vous recommandons de lire entièrement ce manuel et de vous familiariser avec son contenu avant de commencer l’installation ou de l’utiliser.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation x Il est essentiel de respecter les polarités lors du branchement de l'éolienne ainsi que de tous les autres composants du système électrique. Inverser les branchements endommagerait l'éolienne et une installation incorrecte annulerait la garantie. x Le fusible fourni doit être installé pour protéger l'appareil. x L’éolienne Rutland 914i est conçue pour une utilisation sur des bateaux à voiles ou certaines applications terrestres.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Guide d’installation en douze étape 1. Choisir un emplacement dégagé pour que l’éolienne soit exposée au vent sans aucune obstruction. A bord d’un bateau, la monter au minimum 2,5 m au-dessus du pont et sur terre à une hauteur de 4 à 6 m minimum. Lire le chapitre « Choix de l’emplacement ». 2.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Introducción Installation & Operation Español Felicitaciones y gracias por comprar un cargador eólico Rutland 914i. Utilizamos sumo cuidado en la fabricación de todos nuestros productos en nuestra fábrica aprobada por la Norma ISO9001. Para asegurarnos de que reciba lo mejor de nuestro Rutland 913, le recomendamos que lea este manual y se familiarice con su contenido antes de instalar y poner en funcionamiento el sistema del cargador eólico.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation x Vientos fuertes: durante vientos fuertes el termostato incorporado al cargador eólico puede ponerse en funcionamiento para evitar que el generador se recaliente. En este modo, la salida se detendrá y la turbina se desacelerará y acelerará temporariamente hasta alcanzar una temperatura menor y el generador se encuentre nuevamente conectado y cargando.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Guía rápida de inicio – 12 pasos 1. Elija un sitio abierto para exponer al cargador eólico a un flujo libre de viento y así evitar obstrucciones. A bordo, monte el cargador eólico por lo menos a 2,4 metros de la cubierta, en tierra por lo menos a 4 hasta 6 metros de altura. Lea toda la sección de Instalación. 2.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Einleitung Installation & Operation Deutsche Wir gratulieren und bedanken uns für den Erwerb Ihres Rutland 914i Windchargers. Wir leisten die beste Sorgfalt bei der Herstellung von allen unseren Geräten gemäß dem anerkannten Betriebsstandard ISO9001. Zur Gewährleistung für alle Vorteile beim Gebrauch von Rutland 914i bitten wir Sie diese Anleitung vollständig durchzulesen, bevor Sie mit der Montage und Inbetriebnahme des Windchargers fortfahren.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation x Der Windcharger ist mit einem Keramikmagnet ausgestattet, der bei einer schwerwiegenden Handhabung beschädigt werden kann. Der Hauptstromgenerator sollte mit Sorgfalt während dem Transport und der Montage behandelt werden. x Hohe Windstärken – bei hohen Windstärken kann sich das eingebaute Thermostat des Windchargers in Betrieb setzten, um ein Überheizen des Stromgenerators zu verhindern.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Kurzanleitung mit zwölf Anhaltspunkten 1. Wählen sie eine offene Stelle für die Montage Ihres Windchargers in einem bestimmten Luftstrom und unter der Vermeidung von Hindernissen. An Bord sollte der Windcharger mindestens 2.4 Meter über dem Deck und zu Lande mindestens 4 - 6 Meter hoch angebracht werden. Lesen Sie den vollständigen Absatz zu: An einer Stelle befestigen [Siting]. 2. Wählen Sie einen Mast mit einem Innendurchmesser von 41.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation For Your Records For your future reference we recommend you note the following: Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Type of Regulator: Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Limited Warranty The Marlec Engineering Company Limited Warranty provides free replacement cover for all defects in parts and workmanship for 24 months from the date of purchase. Marlec's obligation in this respect is limited to replacing parts, which have been promptly reported to the seller and are in the seller’s opinion defective and are so found by Marlec upon inspection. A valid proof of purchase will be required if making a warranty claim.
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