Rutland FM1803-2
Installation & Operation
Document No: SM-146 Issue G 01.11.20
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
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TROUBLESHOOTING
In the unlikely event that your Rutland 1803-2 should develop a defect, the turbine should
either be lowered to the ground or secured to prevent the blades from turning before the
following inspection is carried out.
1. Read the ‘Electrical Connection’ and ‘Up and Running’ sections and be satisfied that your
system complies.
2. If your Rutland 1803-2 fails to turn, turns slowly or produces low output, check the
following:
•
Is there sufficient wind? The Rutland 1803-2 needs 3m/s wind speed to start charging.
The wind speed across the turbine blades may be greatly reduced in a built-up area
compared with weather reports.
•
Is the controller button set to Run? Check the LCD and press the button for 3 seconds to
see what mode is entered.
•
Is the battery fully charged? Check the LCD battery voltage levels and operating mode
information. Note that once fully charged the system remains stalled until the battery
voltage level reaches a lower limit for auto re-starting. Re-start can be manually invoked
by 1 short press of the run/stall button when the backlight is on, i.e. 2 short presses
when the backlight is off.
•
Is a battery connected to the control unit? Check that a battery voltage displays on the
LCD.
•
Is the battery in good condition? Check the voltage and electrolyte level of each
battery.
•
Check electrical continuity throughout the system, especially look for corrosion and
poor connections in cable joints and connector blocks.
•
Check the brushes and slipring for wear or damage. To inspect the brushes, remove the
nacelle by removing the three fixing screws and slide nacelle backwards towards the tail
fin. The brushes and slipring can be inspected. Remove any black deposits from slipring
with emery paper.
•
Check hub for free rotation with generator disconnected from control unit. If the hub
does not rotate freely, check for a possible short circuit in the wiring. If no wiring fault is
found refer to your dealer or manufacturer.
If in doubt, refer to your dealer or manufacturer.
