Tower Preparation....................8 Tail and Nose Assembly...................8 Electrical Connections & Fitting to the Tower............9 Up and Running Four Point Final Checklist..................9 Typical Wiring Diagram for the Rutland 504 “E-Furl”.....10 Siting The Windcharger General Considerations....................11 On Board Systems....................12 Land Based Systems....................13 Further System Requirements Batteries........................14...
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 504 “E-Furl” we recommend that you read this manual and familiarise yourself with its contents before installing and operating the Windcharger system.
Windcharger and incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty. The fuse supplied must be fitted to protect the system. • The Rutland 504 “e-furl” Windcharger is suitable for land based applications and • includes an in-built electronic furling system that operates in high winds. When activated this “e-furl”...
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Assembly & 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 2.0 metres above the deck and on land at least 4 - 6 m high.
40mm from top of the tube. 40mm → 3. Drill two holes 8.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions. Note: When using the Rutland 504 Mounting Kits, items 2 and 3 can be ignored, as these are pre-drilled. Marlec Tower Options Rutland 504 Marine Mounting Kit CA-12/01 •...
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Electrical Connection and Fitting to The Tower 1. Run the cable selected (see Fig 14) down the inside of the pole. 2. Select one of the basic wiring systems in Figs. 3, 4 & 5 and follow the manual provided with the selected charge regulator.
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Typical Wiring Diagrams For The Rutland 504 “E-Furl” Windcharger Fig 3 HRS504 Regulator with Solar Module (max solar panel rating 80W. NB a diode must be fitted to the solar panel) In-line fuse...
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Siting the Wind charger 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.
2 metres (6.5 feet) above the deck and away from other obstacles which could interfere with the blades or tail assembly (Fig. 7). The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an • aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal diameter of 31.7mm (1...
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Land Based Systems The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an Fig.11 aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal Fig.8 diameter of 31.7mm (1 ”). Max external diameter 38.1mm (1½”). Pivot type towers are recommended as these allow for easier installation and lowering for access to the wind generator.
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Further System Requirements Batteries Total = 12v 120Ah Leisure/Deep Cycle batteries are specifically 1440Wh designed for good performance in terms of charge/discharge cycles. Batteries are an important part of the renewable energy battery...
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and 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.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting Inspection and Maintenance The Rutland 504 “E-Furl” 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.
. Read the 12 Steps Quick Start Guide and Up and Running sections and be satisfied that your system complies. 2. Is there sufficient wind? The Rutland 504 “E-Furl” needs 5 knots wind speed to start charging. The wind speed across the turbine blades may be greatly reduced in a marina or built-up area compared with the reading on a masthead anemometer or weather reports.
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation 5.Mechanical inspection. It may be necessary to remove the Wind charger from its pole for the following tests. A Check the brushes and slip ring for wear or damage. To inspect the brushes, remove the tail fin and the plastic nacelle.
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Doc. No: SM-151 Issue A 07/01/2011 Marlec Engineering Co...
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Français Introduction Félicitations pour votre achat d’une éolienne Rutland 504 E-Furl ! 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 504, nous vous recommandons de lire entièrement ce manuel et de vous familiariser avec son contenu avant de commencer l’installation ou de l’utiliser.
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Le fusible fourni doit être installé pour protéger l'appareil. • L’éolienne Rutland 504 E-Furl est conçue pour une utilisation sur des bateaux à voiles ou cer- • taines applications terrestres. Lorsque des vents d’orage sont annoncés, l’éolienne peut être...
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and 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...
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and Operation Doc. No: SM-151 Issue A 07/01/2011 Marlec Engineering Co...
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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 504, le recomendamos que lea este manual y se familiarice con su contenido antes de instalar y poner en funcionamiento el sistema del cargador eólico.
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Ajuste el fusible incluido para proteger el sistema. • El cargador Rutland 504 E-Furl es apropiado para barcos de vela y algunas aplicaciones • terrestres. Cuando se pronostica una tormenta de viento, se puede sujetar la turbina para minimizar el desgaste y daño particularmente cuando se encuentra instalada en...
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and 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.
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Deutsche Einleitung Wir gratulieren und bedanken uns für den Erwerb Ihres Rutland 504 E-Furl 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 504 bitten wir Sie diese Anleitung vollständig durchzulesen, bevor Sie mit der Montage und...
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Die mitgelieferte Sicherung muss zum Schutz des Gerätes angebracht werden. • Der Rutland 504 E-Furl Windcharger eignet sich für Segelboote und für einige Anwendungen • zu Land. Wenn Sturmwinde vorhergesagt werden, kann die Turbine gedrosselt werden, um einen Verschleiß...
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Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and 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.
Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Installation and 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-151 Issue A 07/01/2011 Marlec Engineering Co...
No responsibility is assumed for damage caused by the use of any unauthorised components. No responsibility is assumed for use of a non "furling" versions of the Rutland Wind charger where Marlec or one of its authorised agents finds that a generator incorporating a furling device should have been used.