General Guidelines And Warnings - Rutland 504 E-Furl Manuel Du Propriétaire

Rutland 504 "e-Furl" Windcharger

General Guidelines and Warnings

Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 38.1mm for at least the top
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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.
When turning, the Windcharger is capable of generating voltages in excess of the
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nominal voltage. The turbine must never be allowed to rotate unless it is
electrically connected to a regulator or batteries. Connecting an open circuit
running turbine to the electrical system can cause serious damage to system
components owing to excessive voltage. Caution must be exercised at all times to
avoid electric shock.
Stopping the turbine – this may be necessary to undertake battery maintenance.
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If possible stopping the turbine should be done in low wind speed conditions.
The turbine can be slowed by rotating or orienting the tail fin upwind, this will
slow the turbine sufficiently for it to be safely secured to the pole with rope.
Avoid leaving the turbine tied up for any period of time, we recommend that the
turbine either be covered to give protection from the weather or removed and
stored in a dry location. We recommend the use of Marlec charge regulator that
includes a shutdown switch.
Choose a calm day to install the equipment and consider other safety aspects.
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No attempt to repair the system should be made until the wind generator is
restrained from turning.
The Windcharger is fitted with ceramic magnets, which can be damaged by heavy
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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
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and all other components into an electrical circuit. Reverse connection will
damage the Windcharger and incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty.
The fuse supplied must be fitted to protect the system.
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The Rutland 504 "e-furl" Windcharger is suitable for land based applications and
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includes an in-built electronic furling system that operates in high winds. When
activated this "e-furl" will put the turbine through a cycle of slowing down and
speeding up periodically thus reducing the stresses on the turbine and tower.
When storm winds are forecast and where possible the turbine can be restrained
to minimise wear and tear. When structural damage to properties etc is forecast
the turbine must be restrained.
If in doubt, refer to your dealer, a competent electrical engineer or the manufacturer.
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Doc. No: SM-151 Issue A 07/01/2011
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Installation and Operation
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd