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Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger                                                                                    Installation & Operation

 

Doc No: SM-138 Iss. A 29.01.13

 

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Marlec Eng Co Ltd

 

Tower Construction 
                                             

The Furlmatic 910-4 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. The tube must be supported by a minimum of four guy lines. 
 
The attachment points for the guy lines to the tower should be securely fixed to 
the tower.   
 

The guy wires should be a minimum of 4mm in diameter. 
The shackles should be a minimum of 5mm in diameter. 
Rigging screws should be a minimum of 5mm in diameter. 
All items should be galvanised or stainless steel for protection against 
corrosion. 
Where guy lines are looped, the loop must incorporate a thimble and be fitted 
with a minimum of three rope grips. 
All ground fixings must be made suitable according to the terrain. 

 
Pivot type towers are recommended as these allow for easier installation and 
lowering for access to the wind generator.  Two forms of pivot tower are 
suggested in Figs 2 & 3.  Non-guyed pivoting towers are available, for further 
details contact the dealer or manufacturer. 

 

 
NB:
  See the warnings section regarding the tower.  It is essential that the tower 
is maintained vertically to minimise lateral movement which interferes with the 
effective operation of the furling tail.
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

      Centre pivoted pole  

 

 

 

        Base pivoted with  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger                                                                                    Installation & Operation

 

Doc No: SM-138 Iss. A 29.01.13

 

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Marlec Eng Co Ltd

 

Electrical Connection and Fitting To The Tower 

 
Run the cable selected (see Table 1) down the inside of the pole. 
 

 

 

Select one of the 2 basic systems on page 14 and follow the manual provided 
with the charge regulator selected.

 

 

Connect the Windcharger flying lead to the cable protruding from the top of the 
tower using the connector block supplied, taking care to observe polarity. 
Connect the Windc to cable + and Windcharger – to cable – 

 
Red is positive (+) 
Black is negative (-) 
 

Wrap the connection with insulation tape to secure/protect from the 
environment. Alternatively join the cables using a latching type plug and 
socket. 
 
Locate the Windcharger into the tower whilst gently easing the cable from the 
tower base to ensure the cable is not trapped. Secure the Windcharger to the 
tower using the button cap screws and shake-proof washers provided. Tighten 
using the 6mm Allen key supplied. 

 
Up and Running 
  
Four Point Final Checklist 

Before raising and securing the wind generator:  
1. Check the tightness of the blade & tail fixing screws and generator 

mounting screws. 

2.  Check free rotation of the hub and yaw axis. 
3.  Check that the cable is not trapped. 
4.  Check that all electrical connections are secure and safe. 
  
The wind generator can now be raised into position. 

 

 

 

 

Take care to avoid all moving parts when raising and lowering the wind  
generator. 

  
When raised, secure the structure firmly in an upright position.   

Caution-The performance of your Windcharger will be impaired if the pole is 
not vertical. 

Summary of Contents for Rutland FM910-4

Page 1: ...Solar power that works with your Rutland Windcharger Energy saving solar panels for your home Solar power to keep your batteries topped up on board Rutland Furlmatic 910 4 Windcharger Installation Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Rutland FM910 4 Windcharger 12V or 24V Owners Manual Installation and Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 ...

Page 2: ...re in the seller s opinion defective and are so found by Marlec upon inspection A valid proof of purchase will be required if making a warranty claim Defective parts must be returned by prepaid post to the manufacturer Marlec Engineering Company Limited Rutland House Trevithick Road Corby Northamptonshire NN17 5XY England or to an authorised Marlec agent This Warranty is void in the event of impro...

Page 3: ...very best out of the Rutland FM 910 4 we recommend that you read this manual and familiarise yourself with its contents before installing and operating the Windcharger system Summary of Features and Uses Automatic furling tail fin directs turbine out wind above 16m s for gale protection Low wind speed start up maximises power generation in low winds High grade construction materials for durability...

Page 4: ...Installation Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 17 Marlec Eng Co Ltd 1 Read the Electrical Connection and Up Running sections and be satisfied that your system complies 2 Is there sufficient wind The Rutland 910 4 needs approximately 5 knots wind speed to start charging The wind speed across the turbine blades may be greatly reduced in built up area compared with weather reports for example 3 ...

Page 5: ... for tightness Check all other nuts bolts and screws for tightness Check the yaw axis for free rotation Check the tail fin moves freely Check tower assembly for condition Check the tension of the guy wires if applicable The tension of guy wires should be checked frequently during the first year The unit can be wiped with a mild detergent and rinsed with water to remove dirt and debris Troubleshoot...

Page 6: ...sh with height and can be overcome simply by putting the machine sufficiently high above them as shown Wind speed decreases and turbulence increases where obstructions exist Rutland Furlmatic 910 4 Windcharger Installation Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 15 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Up and Running Before raising and securing the wind generator check that All final mechanical checks have been made T...

Page 7: ...age due to over temperature during extreme winds On reaching the thermal protection limit the device will reduce generator output current to allow the winding to cool whereupon normal performance will be resumed If the thermal protection is active the turbine may reduce to a slow rotational speed with a corresponding reduction in charge current this is normal Furling Tail System The tail assembly ...

Page 8: ...voted pole Base pivoted with Rutland Furlmatic 910 4 Windcharger Installation Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 13 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Electrical Connection and Fitting To The Tower Run the cable selected see Table 1 down the inside of the pole Select one of the 2 basic systems on page 14 and follow the manual provided with the charge regulator selected Connect the Windcharger flying lead to th...

Page 9: ...ld be in accordance with table 1 The use of a smaller cable than recommended will reduce the performance of the charging system Cable and connectors are available from your dealer or the manufacturer Rutland Furlmatic 910 4 Windcharger Installation Operation Doc No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 9 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Assembly and Installation Of The Windcharger Blade Assembly 1 Place the generator assembly o...

Page 10: ... No SM 138 Iss A 29 01 13 11 Marlec Eng Co Ltd Tower Preparation Fig 6 Having selected a suitable pole from the guidelines The post adaptor fitted to the FM910 4 is designed to fit inside a standard 41mm 1 internal diameter tube The adaptor is provided with a flat on one side to clear the weld seam on seamed pipe Mark and centre punch two positions diametrically opposite at 90 to the pipe seam if ...

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