General Guidelines And Warnings - Rutland 914i Manual De Instrucciones

Rutland 914i Windcharger
General Guidelines & Warnings
Mounting pole outside diameter MUST NOT exceed 48.5mm for at least the top
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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.
When turning, the Windcharger is capable of generating voltages in excess of the
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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.
Stopping the turbine – this may be necessary to undertake battery maintenance. If
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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.
Choose a calm day to install the equipment and consider other safety aspects. No
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attempt to repair the system should be made until the wind generators restrained
from turning.
The Windcharger is fitted with ceramic magnets, which can be damaged by heavy
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handling. The main generator assembly should be treated with care during transit
and assembly.
It is essential to observe the correct polarity when connecting the Windcharger and
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all other components into an electrical circuit. Reverse connection will damage the
Windcharger and incorrect installation will invalidate the warranty.
Doc No:SM-137 Iss. E 11.03.19 5
Installation & Operation
Marlec Eng Co Ltd