Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger Installation & Operation
Doc No: SM-138 Iss. D 16.03.15
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Marlec Eng Co Ltd
Electrical Connection and Fitting to The Tower
1. Run the cable selected, see
Cable Specfication
, down the inside of the pole.
2. Select one of the 2 basic wiring systems,
Typical Wiring Diagrams
and
follow the manual provided with the voltage controller.
3. Connect the wind generator flying leads to the cable protruding from 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
4. Wrap the connection with insulation tape to secure/protect from environment.
Alternatively join the cables using a latching-type plug and socket.
5. Locate the wind generator into the tower whilst gently easing the cable from
the tower base to ensure the cable is not trapped.
6. Secure the wind generator to the tower using the hex head bolts and tab
washers provided. Use a flat blade screwdriver to fold the tabs around the hex
head bolt, this helps to prevent the bolts from loosening.
Up and Running
Five 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 the tail fin is free and sitting at a 15° angle off vertical
4. Check that the cable is not trapped.
5. 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.
