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- Page 1 Rutland FM1803-2 Furlmatic Windcharger Owners Manual Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08...
- Page 2 Rutland FM1803-2 Installation & Operation Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
BATTERIES..................… 17 CABLE SPECIFICATION..............18 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION............19 FITTING GENERATOR TO THE TOWER………………………… 20 Final Mechanical check…………………………. 20 UP AND RUNNING................SPECIFICATION AND PERFORMANCE......... 22 INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE..........23 TROUBLESHOOTING............... 24 Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 4: Introduction
• Do not adjust the settings on the control unit without reference to the manufacturer. • If in doubt, refer to your dealer, a competent electrical engineer or the manufacturer. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 5: Check You Have Received
Please complete the system details in the maintenance schedule (appendix A). This information is important & should be kept safe & available if contacting the manufacturer for advice or technical information. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 6: Siting The Windcharger
It is therefore essential that the wind generator should be located in an area as free as possible from disturbed wind flow. Bear in mind that downwind obstructions can be as detrimental to performance as upwind obstructions (Fig.1). Fig.1 AREA OF TURBULENCE WIND DIRECTION Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 7: System Description & Principle Of Operation
When the high wind subsides, the tail assembly will automatically return the turbine to normal operation. In turbulent conditions the system may be seen to repeat this cycle many times. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... - Page 8 There are 3 continuous operating modes: Mode Low/High LED Charge/Stall LED LCD Display Charge Low Wind Green Green Charge Low Wind Charge High Wind Red Green Charge High Wind Stalled Turbine Stalled Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
- Page 9 LED will stop flashing & the controller will stay in High wind mode. This is to prevent unnecessary change of mode during transient current changes. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
- Page 10 The control unit has a built in cooling fan which will only operate when the internal temperature of the control unit exceeds a pre-set level. This will only normally operate during periods of high generated power levels. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
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Page 11: Mounting Tower
A form of pivoting tower is suggested in Fig 2. Non-guyed pivoting towers are available, for further tower details contact the dealer or manufacturer. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... - Page 12 Rutland FM1803-2 Installation & Operation R4400 1300 2600 2600 Fig 2. Typical Tower Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
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Page 13: Assembly & Installation
Blade washers Hub Rear Assy M8 Nylock with protruding Nuts blade bolts Hub Front Plate ‘D’ washer Tab washer Spinner fixing M10 x 25 boss Fig 3. Blade Hub Assembly Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... - Page 14 Insert tab washer into slot in front hub plate Bend a corner of the tab washer against a flat on the bolt head Fig 4. Turbine Assembly Fixing Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
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Page 15: Tail Assembly
16 Button Cap Screws & Shakeproof washers & tighten to a torque of 20Nm. When fitted, the tail fin will be inclined 15° to the vertical. Tail Assembly M10 Button Cap Screws & Shakeproof washers Tail Boom Fig 5. Tail Assembly Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 16: Tower Preparation
• Drill four holes 12.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions & remove burrs. Post Adaptor M12 x 25 Button Cap Screws & Shakeproof Washers Top of Tower Pipe Seam Fig 6. Tower Preparation Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 17: Control Unit
20mm conduit fittings if required. Vents Front Panel fixing screws On / Off Switch Mounting Holes Indicators Vents Mounting Holes Manual Re-set Push button Front Panel fixing screws Fig 7. Control Unit Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 18: Batteries
Only batteries of similar type & capacity & ideally the same manufacturer should be connected together in series or parallel. Ensure the voltage indicated on your controller corresponds with your battery voltage. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 19: Cable Specification
The 3 phase cable from the WG is coloured in accordance with amendment 2 to BS7671: 2001 (IEE wiring Regulations 16 Edition). Phase 1- Brown Phase 2 - Black Phase 3 - Grey Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 20: Electrical Connection
• Re-connect the ribbon cable & re-fit the control unit front panel. Move the ON-OFF switch to the ‘OFF’ position. Battery Wind Generator Connections Connections Voltage Identification label Fig 10. 12 & 24v Control Unit Connections Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 21: Fitting Generator To The Tower
• Check the tightness of the blade screws and nose dome. • Check the free rotation of the hub and yaw axis. • Check for free movement of the tail fin. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 22: Up And Running
• Move the switch on the control unit to the “on” position. If there is sufficient wind the turbine should now accelerate and the LCD should display the current operating conditions. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 23: Specification And Performance
The curve shown below is for ideal, non-turbulent wind conditions; this may not be achieved in some installations. CHARGE CURRENT v WINDSPEED WINDSPEED (M/S) Outline Dimensions (mm) Tower Top Weight: 35.32Kg Shipping Dimensions: 1 pallet: 1200x675x520mm 74Kg Controller Weight: 9.94Kg Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 24: Inspection And Maintenance
• Move the switch on the control unit to the “OFF” position. The turbine rpm should reduce to a slow idle. • Whilst the generator is in “stall” mode, it can be lowered to the ground or blades restrained from turning. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... -
Page 25: Troubleshooting
If the hub does not rotate freely, check for a possible short circuit in the wiring. If no wiring fault is found refer to your dealer or manufacturer. If in doubt, refer to your dealer or manufacturer. Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd... - Page 26 All other nuts & bolts Turbine for smooth free rotation Yaw axis for smooth free rotation Tail hinge for smooth free rotation General Condition Tower assembly condition Guy wire tension (if applicable) Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
- Page 27 All other nuts & bolts Turbine for smooth free rotation Yaw axis for smooth free rotation Tail hinge for smooth free rotation General Condition Tower assembly condition Guy wire tension (if applicable) Document No: SM-146 Issue D 14.03.08 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd...
- Page 28 No responsibility is assumed for non "furling" versions of the Rutland Windcharger (ie. the Standard and Marine generators) where Marlec or one of its authorised agents finds that a generator incorporating a furling device should have been used.
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