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- Page 1 Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Rutland 914i Windcharger (12 or 24 V ) Owners Manual Installation and Operation www.sunshinesolar.co.uk Doc No:SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Doc No: SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Blade Assembly Tail and Nose Assembly Electrical Connection & Fitting to the Tower Up & Running Four Point Checklist Typical Wiring Diagrams for the Rutland 914i Windcharger Siting the Windcharger General Considerations Mounting The Windcharger On Board Systems Land Based Systems... -
Page 4: Introduction
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. -
Page 5: General Guidelines And Warnings
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation General Guidelines & Warnings 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. -
Page 6: Check You Have Received
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation The Rutland 914i Windcharger is suitable for use on board sailing boats. When storm winds are forecast the turbine can be restrained to minimise wear and tear. In particularly when boats are in dry dock the shutdown switch of the selected charge regulator should be in the off to prevent the turbine from turning at full speed. -
Page 7: Other Items
Optional HRDi Remote Display 2 Core cable according to the Cable Specification table in this manual Rutland 914i Marine Mounting Kit and Stays Kit ( CA-12/02 & CA-12/32 ) Short section of stainless steel tube to adapt into your own mounting design. -
Page 8: Assembly & Installation
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 4-6m high. -
Page 9: Tower Preparation
3. Drill two holes 10.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions. Note :Use metric measurements for this operation Note: When using Rutland 914i Mounting Kit , items 2 and 3 can be ignored as Marlec supplied poles are pre-drilled. Blade Assembly (Fig.3) Fig. -
Page 10: Tail And Nose Assembly
4. Fit the plastic nose dome in position on the front of the generator hub and secure in place with the three nylon screws provided. 5. You may now mount the Rutland 914i to the tower if you have not already done Doc No:SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19... -
Page 11: Electrical Connection & Fitting To The Tower
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. -
Page 12: Typical Wiring Diagrams For The Rutland 914I Windcharger
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Typical Wiring Diagrams For The Rutland 914i Windcharger Typical Wiring Scheme For A Single Battery Bank Solar Panel Maximum HRSi Charge 160 Watts Regulator 12/24 V Typical Wiring Scheme For Single or Dual Battery Banks... -
Page 13: Siting The Windcharger
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. -
Page 14: Mounting The Windcharger
(Fig. 5). The Rutland 914i Mounting & Stays Kits (Part No. CA-12/02 & CA-12/32) are available for deck mounting, or short sections of stainless steel tube of 1200mm (47”) and 600mm (23”) pre-drilled are also available for your... -
Page 15: Land Based Systems
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Land Based Systems Fig. 9 The Rutland 914i is suitable for use at supervised land based temporary and leisure applications. The Furlmatic Windcharger model is designed and recommended for off-grid land locations. The Rutland 914i is designed to fit inside aluminium, stainless or steel tube with an internal diameter of 41mm. -
Page 16: Further System Requirements Batteries
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Further System Requirements Batteries Total = 12v 120Ah 1440Wh Leisure/Deep Cycle batteries are specifically designed for good performance in terms of charge/ discharge cycles. Batteries are the most important 60Ah part of your battery charging system and should be sized according to your load requirements and provide at least 3 days reserve capacity. -
Page 17: Specification & Performance
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. -
Page 18: Maintenance & Troubleshooting
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. -
Page 19: Troubleshooting
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. - Page 20 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.
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Page 21: Installation Instructions (Abbreviated) - French
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation Doc No:SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19 Marlec Eng Co Ltd... -
Page 22: For Your Records
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. E 11.03.19 Marlec Eng Co Ltd... -
Page 23: Limited Warranty
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... -
Page 24: Installation Instructions (Abbreviated) - Spanish
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