General Guidelines And Warnings - Rutland FM910-4 El Manual Del Propietario

Rutland Furlmatic 910-4 Windcharger

General Guidelines and Warnings

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Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 50mm for at least the top 0.5m to
ensure secure fitting onto the pole. Below that larger section poles may be used to achieve
a suitable tower. It is essential for the effective operation of the furling tail system that the
mounting pole is vertical. Note that an unsupported tower will experience lateral movement
particularly in high winds and furling could be adversely affected with potential damage to
the Windcharger.
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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 wind speed 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. We recommend the
use of Marlec charge regulator that includes 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.
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The Windcharger is fitted with ceramic magnets, which can be damaged by heavy
handling. The main generator assembly should be treated with care during transit and
assembly.
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It is essential to observe the correct polarity when connecting the Windcharger and all
other components into an electrical circuit. Reverse connection will damage the
Windcharger and incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty.
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High winds – The furling tail mechanism of the Furlmatic model will operate in high
winds orienting the turbine out of the prevailing wind direction to slow the turbine down.
It will return to face the wind as windspeeds fall and will be seen to cycle during high
wind speeds. As a secondary safety feature the Windcharger has a built-in thermostat
which may operate in extreme conditions to prevent the generator overheating. In this
mode the output will cease and the turbine will temporarily slow down until such time as
a lower temperature is reached and the generator is once again connected and
charging. This may be seen to cycle in prolonged high winds particularly in high ambient
temperatures.
If in doubt refer to your dealer, a competent electrical engineer or the manufacturer.
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In the event of loss or damage, consult your dealer or the manufacturer.
Doc No: SM-138 Iss. F 01.10.19
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Installation & Operation
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