Rutland 913 Windcharger
Owner’s Manual
Document SM-130 Issue G 26.10.06
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Marlec Engineering Co Ltd
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your Rutland 913 purchase! The utmost of care goes into
the manufacture of all our products in our ISO9002 approved factory. To ensure
you get the very best out of the Rutland 913 Windcharger we recommend that
you read this manual and familiarise yourself with its contents before installing
and operating the Windcharger system.
The Rutland 913 is designed to provide a direct current (DC) power supply via a
battery bank for 12/24V equipment, lighting, etc. It is robustly constructed and
designed to give many years of trouble free service with the minimum of
maintenance. Please take notice of our General Guidelines & Warnings and
Inspection & Maintenance sections.
GENERAL GUIDELINES & WARNINGS!
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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.
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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.
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Stopping the turbine – this may be necessary to undertake battery
maintenance. If possible stopping the turbine should be done in low
windspeed 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. The optional HRDX
Controller incorporates a shutdown switch.
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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 generator is
restrained from turning.