Assembly & Installation; Twelve Step Quick Start Guide - Marlec Rutland 914i Windcharger Bedienungsanleitung

Rutland 914i Windcharger
Assembly and Installation

Twelve Step Quick Start Guide

1. Choose an open site to expose the Windcharger to a clear flow of wind and avoiding
obstructions. On board mount the Windcharger at least 2.4 metres above the deck and
on land at least 4 - 6 m high. Read the full section on Siting.
2. Choose a mounting pole with an internal diameter of 41.0mm and external
diameter of no greater than 48.5 mm for the top 0.6m minimum to (i) prevent
accidental damage and (ii) meet warranty conditions.
3. Mount a charge regulator, from the Marlec range, to a suitable vertical surface
and close to the battery. Follow instructions supplied with the charge regulator.
4. Drill the mounting pole, if required, in preparation to accept and secure the
Windcharger. See Assembly and Installation section.
5. Choose suitable two core cable to connect from the Windcharger to the regulator. Up
to 20m this should be of at least 2.5mm² cross sectional area. A short section of 4mm²
cross sectional area is required to link the regulator to the battery. For other distances
see the table in Cable Specifications.
6. Position the mounting pole ( this may be done on the ground before raising the
pole ) so that the selected cable can be threaded along it.
7. Fit the blades, tail and nose to the Windcharger using fasteners provided. It is
essential that 4 screws are fitted per blade.
8. Join the cable threaded through the pole to the Windcharger output cable using
the connector block provided. Wrap with insulating tape. Alternatively use a
latching plug and socket. We recommend looping back the cable and securing
with a cable tie to provide strain relief to the joint.
9. Carefully push the cables down the pole whilst sliding the post adaptor down
the pole. Line up the holes and secure in place with the screws and washers
provided. Tighten with the Allen key. Do not allow the turbine to spin freely.
10.Locate the charge regulator close to the battery and carefully follow ALL the
regulator guidelines and installation sequences for connecting the Windcharger
through to the battery. Note : Install the in-line fuse supplied with the
Windcharger between the battery and charge regulator.
11.Ensure that the battery connections are permanent as the Windcharger should
NEVER be operated without a connection to the battery.
12.Raise and secure the Windcharger. It can now be allowed to rotate. Follow the
" Up and Running- Four Points Final Checklist" featured later. Also the
" General Guidelines and Warnings" section expands on the above points.
Doc No:SM-137 Iss. C 13.02.13 8
Installation & Operation
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