Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Rutland 504 “E-Furl” Windcharger (12V) Owners Manual Installation and Operation

Rutland 504 "e-Furl" Windcharger Installation and Operation Doc. No: SM-151 Issue A 07/01/2011 2 Marlec Engineering Co Ltd

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Contents Introduction

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Introduction Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Rutland 504 “E-Furl” Windcharger. This has been developed from our successful Rutland 503 and Rutland 504 Marine Windchargers. 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 504 “E-Furl” 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 • • • • • • Electronic stall regulation provides...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger General Guidelines and Warnings • Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 38.1mm 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. 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...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Check You Have Received - See Rutland 504 “E-Furl” Exploded View • 1 x in line fuse holder and fuse • 1 x safety turbine with main generator assembly • 1 x nose cone + 3 x snap rivets • 1 x tail fin assembly + 2 x M6 hex head screws • 1 x 5 mm Allen key • 1 x 2-way terminal block • 2 x M8 x 16 button cap screws • 2 x shakeproof washers Exploded View of Rutland 504 “E-Furl” Safety Turbine - The blades incorporating the outer ring must not be tampered with or altered. Nacelle containing Windshaft Assembly Tail Fin Assembly with 2 x M6 x 12 Hex. Head screws, spring...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Assembly & 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 2.0 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 31.7 mm and external diameter of no greater than 38.1 mm for the top 0.5 m minimum to (i) prevent accidental damage and (ii) meet warranty conditions. 3. Mount a charge regulator, from the Marlec range, to a suitable vertical...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Assembly & Installation Detailed Instructions Fig 1 Post Adaptor → Tower Preparation (Fig.1) 1. The post adapter fitted to the 504 is designed to fit inside a standard 31.7mm internal diameter tube. Max external diameter 38.1mm (1½”). 2. Mark and centre-punch two positions diametrically opposite, at 90° to the pipe seam if necessary, 40mm from top of the tube. 3. Drill two holes 8.5mm in diameter on centre-punch positions. Note: When using the Rutland 504 Mounting Kits, items 2 and 3 can be ignored, as these are pre-drilled. Marlec Tower Options • • • Rutland...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Electrical Connection and Fitting to The Tower 1. Run the cable selected (see Fig 14) down the inside of the pole. 2. Select one of the basic wiring systems in Figs. 3, 4 & 5 and follow the manual provided with the selected charge regulator. 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 Windcharger + to cable + and windcharger – to cable – Red is + Positive Black is - Negative 4. Wrap the connection with insulation tape to secure/protect from environment....

Rutland 504 "e-Furl" Windcharger Typical Wiring Diagrams For The Rutland 504 "E-Furl" Windcharger HRS504 Regulator with Solar Module (max solar panel rating 80W. NB a diode must be fitted to CHARGE REGULATOR HRDi Regulator - This gives the option battery banks HRSi Regulator with Solar Module(max solar panel rating 80W. NB a diode must be fitted to

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Siting the Wind charger General Considerations The location and height of the mounting pole or tower for your wind turbine will be the major factor in the overall performance of your system. The smooth flow of wind over land and water is often interrupted by a multitude of obstructions causing wind sheer and turbulence. Wind sheer describes the interference between the fast moving upper air and the slow moving air close to the ground and the resulting decrease in average wind speed as one gets closer to the ground. Turbulence is caused by the wind passing over...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger The wind generator should be mounted at a safe height, a minimum of 2 metres (6.5 feet) above the deck and away from other obstacles which could interfere with the blades or tail assembly (Fig. 7). The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal diameter of 31.7mm (11/4”). The external diameter must not exceed 38.1mm (1½”), see Warnings! Suitable tube: 11/2“ 10 SWG aluminium or Stainless Steel 35mm x 1.5mm. The Rutland 504 Mounting Kit is available for deck mounting or short sections of stainless steel tube of 500mm...

Rutland 504 “e-Furl” Windcharger Land Based Systems The Rutland 504 is designed to fit inside an aluminium or stainless steel tube with an internal diameter of 31.7mm (11/4”). Max external diameter 38.1mm (1½”). 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 11 & 12. A portable Land Tower and Rigging Kit is available from Marlec. Part Nos: CA-12/12 & CA-12/13 Centre Pivoted Pole Base Pivoted Pole A suitable mounting pole can be erected using a 6.5 metre (21 feet) length of 50mm...