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- Page 1 Rutland Furlmatic 910-3 Windcharger Owners Manual _________________________________________________________________________________________ Document No: SM124 Issue D 30.01.07...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions Page INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………. 2 GENERAL GUIDELINES & WARNINGS………………………….. 2 CHECK YOU HAVE RECEIVED…………………………………… 4 WHAT YOU WILL NEED…………………………………………… 4 SITING THE WINDCHARGER…………………………………….. 5 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION………………………………………. 6 TOWER CONSTRUCTION…………………………………………. 7 ASSEMBLY & INSTALLATION…………………………………… 8 Blade Assembly…………………………………. 8 Furlmatic Tail Assembly…………………………... -
Page 3: Introduction
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions INTRODUCTION This manual contains important information concerning your Rutland 910-3 Windcharger and its installation and operation. It is strongly recommended that you read this manual and familiarise yourself with its contents before installing and operating the Windcharger system. - Page 4 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions • The Windcharger is fitted with ceramic magnets, which can be damaged by heavy handling. The main generator assembly should be treated with care during transit and assembly. • It is essential to observe the correct polarity when connecting the Windcharger and all other components into an electrical circuit.
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Page 5: Check You Have Received
• Battery terminals • Cable • Connector blocks (as determined by your total system) Other Items You May Have Selected from Marlec • HRS913 Regulator or HRDX Controller • Land Tower and Rigging Kit (Part Nos. CA-12/08 & CA-12/07) • Voltmeter & Ammeter... - Page 6 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions 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.
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Page 7: Principle Of Operation
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Generator The 3 phase ac generator is driven directly by the aerofoil blades, rotating permanent magnets around the fixed stator winding. The variable frequency alternating current is rectified within the generator housing, and the resulting rectified current is transmitted via the sliprings and brushes at the yaw axis to the output cable. -
Page 8: Tower Construction
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions TOWER CONSTRUCTION The Furlmatic 910-3 is designed to fit inside an aluminium, stainless or steel tube with an internal diameter of 41mm with a minimum wall thickness of 5mm. A suitable mounting pole can be erected using a 6.5 metre (21 feet) galvanised (medium) tube. -
Page 9: Assembly & Installation
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION OF THE WINDCHARGER Blade Assembly (Fig. 4) 1. Place the generator assembly on a flat surface hub-side down. 2. Position blade as shown. The blades will only fit one way round. -
Page 10: Furlmatic Tail Assembly
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions Furlmatic Tail Assembly (Fig. 5) 1. Remove the cover from the main housing. 2. Remove the M6 nut, washers and bolt from the tail boom. 3. Insert the tail boom into the saddle on the underside front of the housing. -
Page 11: Tower Preparation
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions Tower Preparation (Fig. 6) Having selected a suitable pole from the guidelines on page 7: 1. The post adaptor fitted to the FM910-3 is designed to fit inside a standard 41mm (1⅝") internal diameter tube. The adaptor is provided with a flat on one side to clear the weld seam on seamed pipe. -
Page 12: Batteries
We strongly recommend that one of the voltage regulators available from Marlec is fitted to prevent batteries becoming overcharged in strong winds and is essential with gel/sealed batteries. Batteries may be linked as follows: •... -
Page 13: Electrical Connections & Fitting To Tower
It is essential that a charge fuse is fitted but note that some Marlec controllers incorporate one negating the need for a separate fuse. Cut the fuse holder cable and strip back the ends to allow connection in the circuit. -
Page 14: Final Mechanical Check
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions polarity. Connect the Windcharger + to cable + and Windcharger – to cable – Red is +Positive Black is –Negative 5. Wrap the connection with insulation tape to secure/protect from the environment. Alternatively join the cables using a latching type plug and socket. -
Page 15: Basic Wiring Diagrams
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions Regulator and Fuse Wiring Diagram REGULATOR FM910-3 WIND GENERATOR BROWN BLACK BLACK CHARGE FUSE BATTERY Charge Controller Wiring Diagram FM910-3 WIND GENERATOR BLACK BATTERY BATTERY __________________________________________________________________________________________ Document No: SM124 Issue D 30.01.07... -
Page 16: Up & Running
Marlec Eng Co Ltd Installation Instructions UP AND RUNNING • Before raising and securing the wind generator, check that: 1. All final mechanical checks have been made. 2. The cable is not trapped. 3. All electrical connections are secure and safe. -
Page 17: Inspection & Maintenance
Installation Instructions INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE The Rutland Furlmatic 910-3 requires no scheduled maintenance but an annual inspection should be carried out to monitor the general condition of the system. • Before inspection, the turbine should either be lowered to the ground or tied to prevent the generator from turning. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting
Installation Instructions TROUBLESHOOTING In the unlikely event that your Rutland Furlmatic 910-3 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. - Page 19 If the above checks have identified a need for spare parts or failed to identify the problem you should contact Marlec who can advise you of your nearest distributor in their world wide network. In the first instance we recommend that you contact the company from whom the product was originally purchased.
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- Page 22 Marlec upon inspection. A valid proof of purchase will be required if making a warranty claim.
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