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Rutland 914i Windcharger
(12 or 24 V)
Owners Manual
Installation and Operation
Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.13
GB, FR, ES & DE Languages
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation
Contents
Page:
Introduction
4
Summary of Features and Uses
4
Profile and Dimensions
4
General Guidelines and Warnings
5
Check You Have Received
6
Other Items
7
Exploded View of the Rutland 914i
7
Assembly & Installation
Twelve Step Quick Start Guide
8
Tower Preparation
9
Blade Assembly
9
Electrical Connection & Fitting to the Tower
11
Up & Running
Four Point Checklist
11
Typical Wiring Diagrams for the Rutland 914i Windcharger
12
Siting the Windcharger
General Considerations
13
Mounting The Windcharger
On Board Systems
14
Land Based Systems
15
Further System Requirements
Batteries
16
Cable Specifications
16
Specification & Performance
Guideline Performance Curve
17
Maintenance & Troubleshooting
Inspection & Maintenance
18
Troubleshooting
19
Installation Instructions (abbreviated) - French
21
Installation Instructions (abbreviated) - Spanish
24
Installation Instructions (abbreviated) - German
27
For Your Records
30
Tail and Nose Assembly
10
Limited Warranty
31
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation
Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Rutland 914i Windcharger. 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 914i 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
x Aerodynamically improved to maintain good wind flow and stability. x Maximum power point tracking technology yields up to 30% more power than
the Rutland 913.
x Low wind speed start up maximises power generation in low winds. x High grade construction materials for durability, U.V. stability and weather
resistance.
x Provides a D.C. power supply to charge 12 or 24 V battery banks. x Designed for use on board sailing yachts, motor caravans, static caravans
and sites where low power is needed for domestic devices as well as navigation equipment etc.
x Note: There are other Rutland Windchargers designed for permanent
installations on land - contact Marlec or visit www.marlec.co.uk to find out more.
Rutland 914i Profile & Dimensions
Fig 1
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation
General Guidelines & Warnings
x Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 48.5mm for at least the
top 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.
x When turning, the Windcharger is capable of generating voltages in excess of
the 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.
x Stopping the turbine – this may be necessary to undertake battery
maintenance. 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.
x Choose a calm day to install the equipment and consider other safety aspects.
No attempt to repair the system should be made until the wind generators restrained from turning.
x The Windcharger is fitted with ceramic magnets, which can be damaged by
heavy handling. The main generator assembly should be treated with care during transit and assembly.
x It is essential to observe the correct polarity when connecting the Windcharger
and all other components into an electrical circuit. Reverse connection will damage the Windcharger and incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation
x The fuse supplied must be fitted to protect the system.
x The Rutland 914i Windcharger is suitable for sailing boats and some land
based applications. When storm winds are forecast the turbine can be re­strained to minimise wear and tear particularly when installed on land based applications where Furlmatic model windchargers are normally recommended. Note that where the manufacturer recommends a furling type windcharger should have been used the warranty is invalidated in cases of storm damage.
x If in doubt, refer to your dealer, a competent electrical engineer or the
manufacturer.
Check You Have Received - See Rutland 914i Exploded View
x 24 x No.10x25mm special self-tapping screws for aerofoil blades x 1 x No.4 x 13mm self tapping screw for tail bracket covers x 2 x M6 x 16mm hex. Head screws for tail fin x 2 x M6 nylock nuts for tail fin x 1 x fuse and fuse holder x 1 x main generator assembly x 6 x aerofoil blades x 1 x tail fin x 2 x tail bracket covers x 1 x nose cone + 3 x nylon fixing screws x 1 x 6mm Allen key x 1 x 2-way terminal block x 2 x M10 buttoncap screws x 2 x shakeproof washers
In the event of loss or damage, consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Installation & Operation
Other Items
What You Will Need - Tools
x Suitable wire stripper x Small terminal screwdriver x Large flat blade screwdriver x Crosshead screwdriver x 10mm Spanner or Socket
Other Items You May Have Selected
x HRSi or HRDi Charge Regulator x Cable (usually 2.5mm² twin core - Part No: 902-015) x Rutland 914i Marine Mounting Kit and Stays Kit ( CA-12/02 & CA-12/32 ) x Rutland 914i Land Tower & Rigging Kit (Part Nos: CA-12/08 & CA-12/07) x Short section of stainless steel tube to adapt into your own mounting design. x Voltmeter & Ammeter
Other Items You Will Need
x Mounting pole x Cable x Batteries x Battery terminals x Connector blocks (as determined
by your total system)
Exploded View of The Rutland 914i
Nose Cone With Three Screws
Six Blades with Twenty Four
Nacelle Dome
Generator Hub
Post Adaptor
Tail fin
Rutland 914i Windcharger Install ation & Operat ion
Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.13 8 Marlec Eng Co Ltd
Assembly and 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 2.4 metres above the deck and on land at least 4 - 6 m high. Read the full section on Siting.
2. Choose a mounting pole with an internal diameter of 41.0mm and external diameter of no greater than 48.5 mm for the top 0.6m minimum to (i) prevent
accidental damage and (ii) meet warranty conditions.
3. Mount a charge regulator, from the Marlec range, to a suitable vertical surface and close to the battery. Follow instructions supplied with the charge regulator.
4. Drill the mounting pole, if required, in preparation to accept and secure the Windcharger. See Assembly and Installation section.
5. Choose suitable two core cable to connect from the Windcharger to the regulator. Up to 20m this should be of at least 2.5mm² cross sectional area. A short section of 4mm² cross sectional area is required to link the regulator to the battery. For other distances
see the table in Cable Specifications.
6. Position the mounting pole ( this may be done on the ground before raising the
pole ) so that the selected cable can be threaded along it.
7. Fit the blades, tail and nose to the Windcharger using fasteners provided. It is essential that 4 screws are fitted per blade.
8. Join the cable threaded through the pole to the Windcharger output cable using
the connector block provided. Wrap with insulating tape. Alternatively use a latching plug and socket. We recommend looping back the cable and securing
with a cable tie to provide strain relief to the joint.
9. Carefully push the cables down the pole whilst sliding the post adaptor down
the pole. Line up the holes and secure in place with the screws and washers
prov
ided. Tighten with the Allen key. Do not allow the turbine to spin freely.
10.Locate the charge regulator close to the battery and carefully follow ALL the regulator guidelines and installation sequences for connecting the Windcharger through to the battery. Note : Install the in-line fuse supplied with the
Windcharger between the battery and charge regulator.
11.Ensure that the battery connections are permanent as the Windcharger should
NEVER be operated without a connection to the battery.
12.Raise and secure the Windcharger. It can now be allowed to rotate. Follow the
“ Up and Running- Four Points Final Checklist” featured later. Also the “ General Guidelines and Warnings” section expands on the above points.
Rutland 914i Windcharger Install ation & Operat ion
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Blade Assembly (Fig.3)
1. Place the generator assembly on a flat surface hub-side down. Position blade as shown. The blades will only fit one way
around.
2. Insert the protrusion at the trailing edge of the blade root fixing first into the socket to align with the corresponding recess in the blade socket. The blade can then be inserted with a lever action. A soft faced mallet may be used to tap the end of the blade to assist in fully locating the blade.
3. First fit each blade with two special self-tapping screws provided to the rear of each blade by inserting each in turn through the cut out in the nacelle, rotating the generator each time until the holes align. Fit the remaining blade screws from the front of the generator hub. Check tightness of all screws but do not over-tighten. Caution- It is essential that all 4 screws are fitted!
Tower Preparation (Fig.2)
Select a suitable pole from the suggested guidelines in Mounting the Windcharger. Note that the post adapter fitted to the 914i is designed to fit inside a standard 41mm (1�”) internal diameter tube. The adapter is provided with a flat on one
side to clear the weld seam on seamed pipe.
Alternatively the blades, tail and nose dome can be fitted after mounting the generator assembly to the tower.
Fig. 3
2. Mark and centre-punch two positions diametrically opposite, at 90° to the pipe seam if necessary, 20mm from top of the tube
Note: Use metric measurements for this operation
3. Drill two holes 10.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions.
Note :Use metric measurements for this operation Note: When using Rutland 914i Mounting Kit , items 2 and 3 can be ignored as Marlec supplied poles are pre-drilled.
Assembly and Installation Detailed Instructions
Fig.2
Rutland 914i Windcharger Install ation & Operat ion
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4. Fit the plastic nose dome in position on the front of the generator hub and secure in place with the three nylon screws provided.
5. You may now mount the Rutland 914i on to the tower if you have not already done so.
Fitting The Tail and Nose Assembly (Fig.4)
Tail Brackets
Tail Bracket Covers
Tail Fin
Nacelle Fig.4
1. Slide the tail fin between the two tail brackets lining up all drilled holes.
2. Locate the two screws provided through the appropriate holes and secure with nuts.
3. Locate the tail bracket covers into the nacelle grommet whilst positioning the processes for the fixing screw into the appropriate drilled hole in the tail.
4. Secure with the self tapping screw provided.
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