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Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger                                                                                    Installation & Operation

 

Doc No: SM-138 Iss. A 29.01.13

 

12  

Marlec Eng Co Ltd

 

Batteries 
 

Leisure/Deep Cycle batteries are specifically designed for good performance in 
terms of charge/discharge cycles.   Batteries are the most important part of your 
battery charging system and should be sized according to your load 
requirements and provide at least 3 days reserve capacity.  This will reduce 
cycling, prolong the life of the battery and ensure system reliability during 
periods of low wind 
  
Permanent connections should always be made to the battery terminals.  Never 
use crocodile clips or similar devices.  Battery terminals should be well greased 
with petroleum jelly or similar. 
 
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: 
In parallel to increase amp hours                 In series to increase voltage 

 

 

Red is positive (+) 

Black is negative (-) 

 

Cable Specification

 

 
The cable used for connection of the Windcharger to the batteries should 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 on a flat surface hub-side down. 
 
2.  Unscrew the two nacelle halves as shown above to expose the rear blade 

screw holes in the hub assembly. 

 
3.  Position blade as shown in Fig.4 below.  

The blade will only fit one

 

    way round.

  

 
4.  Insert the protrusion at the trailing edge of the blade root  

    

fixing first into socket to align with the corresponding recess in the  

blade socket.  The blade can then be easily inserted with a lever action.   

    Gentle assistance with a soft faced mallet may be required. 
 
5. 

Four screws are required for each blade.

 First secure each blade with 

two of the special self-tapping screws provided. Fit the remaining two blade 
screws from the front of the generator hub. 

 
6.  Check tightness of all screws.  (Do not over-tighten) Recheck again in a 

few weeks time as loosening is 
possible.  

 
7.  Replace the nacelle half, aligning 

the slotted edges as shown in the 
last image shown above. 

 
 

NB. IT IS VITAL THAT 4 SCREWS/
BLADE ARE FITTED. 

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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