Rutland FM1803-2
Installation & Operation
Document No: SM-146 Issue G 01.11.20
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
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UP AND RUNNING
Before raising and securing the wind generator, check that:
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All final mechanical checks have been made.
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The cable is not trapped.
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All electrical connections are secure and safe.
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The RUN/STOP Switch (if fitted) is in the STOP position.
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The battery cables and connectors are prepared but are not fitted to the batteries.
1. The wind generator can now be raised into position. Take care to avoid all moving parts
when raising and lowering the wind generator.
2. When raised, secure the structure firmly in an upright position. The performance of the
turbine’s furling mechanism is impaired if the pole is not vertical in service.
Note: The turbine defaults to the stalled position at start up for safety so it will run at a
slow idle only at this stage.
3. Connect the battery cables to the battery terminals using suitable permanent
connections. It is vital to observe correct polarity when connecting the batteries
otherwise serious damage will result.
4. At power up, the LCD backlight will switch on and a brief introduction screen displays
system voltage detected, serial number & firmware revision. The controller starts in
manual shutdown mode, with the turbine stalled then defaults to the screen below
(battery voltage will be as the system connected). The backlight remains on and the
message ‘MANUAL SHUTDOWN’ flashes on line 4.
5. Set the RUN/STOP Switch to the RUN position if fitted.
6. On the control unit front panel press and hold the Run/Stall
push button for >3 seconds to start the turbine. The control
unit will switch to auto run mode and when there is enough
wind the turbine will accelerate.
LCD Display Features Explained (as shown above):
Line 1: Battery symbol showing approximate level of charge, Instantaneous Battery voltage,
Charge current & Watts.
Line 2: Accumulated charge Ampere Hours and elapsed time since last power on, refreshed
once per minute. If the power to the control unit is disconnected, the Ah and elapsed time
reset to zero.
Line 3: Current operating mode. Stalled, Run, Low Wind, High Wind.
Line 4: Warnings & other messages.
