Rutland FM1803-2
Installation & Operation
Document No: SM-146 Issue G 01.11.20
Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing your Rutland 1803-2 Wind Turbine with MPC2
Charge Controller. Our range of Rutland Wind Turbines are renowned for reliable, quiet and
efficient service and have been used worldwide by sailors and off-grid power specialists since
1978. The utmost of care goes into the manufacture of all our products in our ISO9001
approved UK factory.
It is essential that the turbine and controller are installed in accordance with these instructions
and failure to comply invalidates the warranty. To ensure you get the very best out of the
Rutland 1803-2 please read and understand this manual before commencing installation and
operating the wind turbine and charging system.
The FM1803-2 Furlmatic turbine is designed to provide a direct current (DC) power supply via a
battery bank for low voltage equipment, inverters etc in professional and off grid applications.
It is essential to the turbine’s operation that it is installed on a stable vertical pole on land to
ensure that the furling mechanism efficacy is maintained in service.
Note: The selected turbine must match the battery voltage of the system.
General Guidelines and Warnings
Safety is the primary concern during both installation and operation of your wind turbine. You
should familiarise yourself with the risks associated with electrical and mechanical installation
and if in doubt seek professional advice. The key safety risk factors to be assessed are:
The rotating turbine – Risk of injury to persons
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Install the turbine at a location and height where persons cannot interfere with the path of
the blades. No attempt to access the turbine should be made until it has been restrained
from turning, if possible lower the tower to ground level.
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Never allow the turbine to run disconnected from the controller and batteries. Use the
RUN/STOP switch if fitted or built in stall switch to stop power production of the turbine. The
turbine speed will eventually reduce to an idle for safer access to the turbine or batteries.
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Do not allow the turbine to run with damaged blades, replacement parts are available at
www.marlec.co.uk
Handling DC voltages and batteries – Risk of electric shock
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Never make live connections to the controller. Eg: High open circuit voltages generated by a
rotating turbine will permanently damage electronics. Lower or stop the turbine to prevent
operation. Similarly, battery cables must be wired into the controller without being
connected to the battery.
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Observe correct polarity to avoid permanent damage to equipment.
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Do not open electronic equipment during live operation.
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Always use cable suitable for carrying the expected currents and ensure good quality
electrical connections to avoid arcing and fire risks. The use of smaller cables will cause
system overload and damage the generator. See Table 1.
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Damages as a consequence of failure to follow these guidelines will invalidate the warranty.
