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1. Fig 4 Double installation on a Pogo40 CN STRUCTURES The hydrogenerators are placed parallel to the rudders but off their wakes Fig 5 Installation on a catamaran OUTREMER CATAMARANS The hydrogenerator is placed parallel to the rudder but off its wake W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 10 by 24 Watt amp rea 5 3 Installing the cradle on the transom Depending on your transom structure and to ease stress on the cradle plate you might need to reinforce the structure of the transom WARNING Because the lever arm is important the maximum effort in cradle s fixations is around 300 kg 661 pounds Your mounting system should be designed accordingly The cradle must be fastened to 8mm chainplates that will be securely mounted on the transom Chainplates must be placed vertically Use the drawing below to adapt the mountings to your boat NOTE when immersed in working position the shaft must be vertical 1 1 p 214 E 239 jus os z e TIo DA a l ZZ SA A 8 10 Fig 6 Craddle dimensions W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 11 by 24 watk amp sea 5 4 Running a line of the immersion lifting system Your hydrogenerator comes with a lifting system designed after lif
2. W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 6 by 24 Watt amp rea 3 PACKAGE CONTENT Check the package content against the list below 1 HYDROGENERATOR 1 THREE BLADE PROPELLER 1 CONVERTER 12V OR 24 V 1 SCREW CHC M4X16 1 SCREW CHC M6X16 1 INSTRUCTION GUIDE Fig 1 Package contents 4 TOOLS amp SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED 3 phase cable 3X2 5mm2 minimum Quick Disconnect Terminals Crimp pliers Connectors for 3 phase cables Outlet box PCV Metric Allen wrench set Hubs amp screws Gasket 6mm W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 7 by 24 Watt amp rea 5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Your hydrogenerator is shipped partly in kit Refer to the assembly drawing below and follow the instructions Please carefully read the instruction manual before proceeding to the installation 5 1 Installing the propeller e Slide the propeller onto the shaft e Check that the electrolytic insulation washer is placed into its groove e Insert the CHC M5X20 screw and tight it with a 4mm Allen wrench We recommend coating the screw with block thread to prevent the screw from loosening Fig 2 Shaft propeller plastic washer and M5 screw N D signation 2 Shaft 8 Tri blade propeller 12 Insulation plastic washer 21 Screw CHC M5X16 W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 8 by 24 watk amp sea 5 2 Placing the
3. At this speed the tip of a blade is nearly invisible and can cause serious injury Under no circumstances should you install the turbine where a person could come in contact with moving rotor blades WARNING WHEN PLACING THE HYDROGENERATOR MAKE SURE THAT THE PROPELLER IS NOT WITHIN EASY REACH DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE PROPELLER WITH YOUR HAND WHILE THE DEVICE IS WORKING 2 2 Electrical hazard Heat in wiring systems is often a result of too much current flowing through an undersized wire or through a bad connection Batteries conduct very high intensity Their cables might cause fire A 50Amp fuse placed into the converter prevents this issue WARNING FUSES MUST BE REPLACED WITH THE SAME ORIGINAL MODEL WARNING ALWAYS RAISE THE HYDROGENERATOR UP BEFORE WORKING ON IT 2 3 Installation Please follow our guidelines before installation e Keep safety in mind Get helps e Connect the batteries last 2 4 Operation e Check the support structure blades and electric circuit on a regular basis e Propeller blades are very sturdy though they might warp or break when running up against a hard immersed object WARNING NEVER TOUCH THE PROPELLER WHILE SPINNING WARNING NEVER USE THE HYDROGENERATOR AS A LADDER STEP BECAUSE THE SHAFT MAY WARP W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 5 by 24 watk amp sea WARNING ELECTRIC CONVERTER REACHES HIGH TEMPERATURE WHILE OPERATING
4. about 10A on a 12V battery raw with the 280mm propeller At 8 knots the system produces 4 times more power i e 480W about 40A on a 12V battery raw These figures are instantaneous measurements and averages might be different according to the condition at sea e What speed loss is to be expected We currently don t have any reliable data on the effective drag of the device or about the speed loss it generates Our immersion and lifting trials at constant speed have not shown any substantial difference on the speedometer e What happens when the batteries are charged The electronic regulator automatically charges the batteries When the batteries are fully charged the propeller switches to freewheel which diminishes the drag e What happens in case of impact The lifting system allows inserting a fuse that will release the device in case of impact However risk of direct impact on the device is minimal given its position on the transom behind the keel centerboard and rudder e Can use the device while run my boat main engine The system in not designed to replace the alternator of your engine It can nevertheless be used while operating your main engine though the output may be lower because of the engine propeller turbulences 12 2 Maintenance amp repairs e How reliable the system is The hydrogenerator has been designed for offshore races and benefits from the latest technology for its reliability Metallic parts are mad
5. 14 by 24 Watt amp rea 6 1 Three phases wiring of the hydrogenerator WARNING LIFT THE GENERATOR UP BEFORE ANY OPERATION The hydrogenerator comes with a small diameter electric cable located at the bottom long enough to get through the transom This cable features a 3 phase wiring identified in black brown and grey colors A green amp yellow wire can be found for ground After this transom point connect a tri phase cable of a larger section minimum 3X2 5mm2 between the hydrogenerator and the converter NOTE a cable of a smaller section than 3X2 5mm2 will affect the output of the device as well as its performance We recommend to connect the cables in a designated outlet box inside the boat to allow a better prevention against corrosion You may use this kind of connector that absorbs well vibrations and features a quick release connexion WAGO 222 412 Na The converter is connected with Quick Disconnect Terminals Fast on of 6 35mm First open the converter box pass the tri phase cable through the gasket hole then crimp the Quick Disconnect Terminals and connect them to their terminals Fig 12 Phase converter wiring plan Arrows indicates phases in NOTE The converter is equipped with connections for 2 hydrogenerators The 6 terminals are indifferent NOTE phase order is not important W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 page 15 by 24 Watt amp
6. Wwatk amp sea 1 rue de la Trinquette 17000 LA ROCHELLE FRANCE contact wattandsea com www wattandsea com HYDROGENERATOR CRUISING Instruction manual Version V1 Revised 2 Date D cembre 2010 Author Matthieu Michou Contact contact wattandsea com Translation HYDROGENERATOR SERIAL NUMBER CONVERTER SERIAL NUMBER watk amp sea TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 CONGRATULATIONS 2 SAFETY 2 1 Mechanical hazard 2 2 Electrical hazard 2 3 Installation 2 4 Operation 3 PACKAGE CONTENT 4 TOOLS amp SUPPLIES NOT INCLUDED 5 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 5 1 Installing the propeller 5 2 Placing the machine on the transom 5 3 Installing the cradle on the transom 5 4 Running a line of the immersion lifting system 5 5 Removing the propeller 5 6 Mounting the electronic converter 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 6 1 Three phases wiring of the hydrogenerator 6 2 Connecting the converter to the batteries 6 3 Replacing fuses 7 INSTALLATION SUMMARY 8 WARRANTY 9 CHARACTERISTICS 9 1 Technical characteristics 9 2 How it works 9 3 Performances 10 MAINTENANCE 11 SPARE PARTS 12 F A Q 12 1 Operation 12 2 Maintenance amp repairs 12 3 Docking or mooring W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 CoO NN UUU A page 2 by 24 Watt amp rea Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig Fig BLUEPRINTS LIST Package contents Shaft propeller plastic w
7. ails over the propeller speed range and the converter is stuck to its maximum capacity If the additional drag and the resulting sounds that come with it don t bother you you can keep on going e The converter The converter turns the alternating current coming from the alternator into a continuous current compatible with the batteries The maximum voltage is reached only when the batteries are fully charged In normal working conditions the voltage is lower than 14 4 V 28 8V e The Soft START feature The device features a progressive starting that allows effortless immersion You have therefore about 10 seconds to bridle tight it before the converter begins working and the propeller generates a drag W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 page 20 by 24 watt amp rea 9 3 Performances As detailed in Chapter Fehler Verweisquelle konnte nicht gefunden werden the performance strongly depends upon the right location on the transom the quality of water flow and the speedometer calibration The chart below shows performances measured on a power boat equipped with 24 cm and 28 cm propellers Is A en 12 REA TT as 1 2 3 4 5 Viteste chattes 8 9 10 11 12 Fig 14 Output related to boat speed W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 21 by 24 Watt amp rea 10 MAINTENANCE The hydrogenerator has been designed for offshore races and benefits from the latest technology for its reliability Metallic parts are made ei
8. asher and M5 screw Installation on a 33 Figaro II leant at 20 CFD by CRAIN Double installation on a Pogo40 CN STRUCTURES Installation on a catamaran OUTREMER CATAMARANS Craddle dimensions Immersing lifting lines path Device lifted in upper position Converter dimensions 10 Drilling template 11 Wiring 12 Phase converter wiring plan Arrows indicates phases in 13 Hydrogenerator dimensions 14 Output related to boat speed OO J O U1 amp NH W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 3 by 24 Watt amp rea 1 CONGRATULATIONS You own the most powerful hydrogenerator of its kind Designed for transoceanic racing and cruising this device will drastically change your energy management at sea and become your main source of power while sailing Designed and made in France by WATT amp SEA SARL Le Sextant 1 rue de la Trinquette 17000 La Rochelle FRANCE www wattandsea com W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 page 4 by 24 Watt amp rea 2 SAFETY Safety first was our goal in building the hydrogenerator However precautions must be taken as when using any mechanical or electrical device Keep in mind safety rules when installing and operating the hydrogenerator Be aware at all times of hazards in operating the propeller 2 1 Mechanical hazard While rotating propeller blades might be dangerous They are aluminum made and their edges can rotate up to 62 MPH 100km h
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10. e either in specially treated aluminum or in Stainless steel A4 The best sealing is obtained with a hi tech ceramic carbon gasket used in industry These gaskets have a lifetime of several thousands of hours and will painlessly support a circumnavigation The body is filled in with lubricating oil slightly pressured to prevent any water seepage In addition the alternator is factory immersed in a resin that encapsulates electrical conductors Should dampness occur the electric parts would not be damaged e What is the anti corrosion treatment The aluminum parts are anodized and coated with paint They are also electrically insulated from the other metallic parts to prevent electrolytic corrosion W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 page 23 by 24 Watt amp rea e How should maintain the device Except for cleansing the exterior body the device does not require any specific maintenance Checking oil level might be needed from time to time e Can replace the propeller Disposing the propeller is simple and only requires an Allen wrench and an extractor screw 12 3 Docking or mooring e What should do You may either leave the device on the transom in upper lift position or store it away in your cockpit locker if you own a portable model If not lifted it is necessary to have limiting lines to prevent the cradle and blade from backing against the transom causing damage However it is highly recommended to simply raise the devic
11. machine on the transom Choosing the right place for the machine is crucial to optimize its performance Be careful to respect the following conditions e Immersion depth The recommended depth from surface to propeller axis is 30cm 12 inches The machine comes with a profiled 1 meter aluminum bar that can be cut to fit any configuration The deeper the device is located and the farther the propeller is from the hull wake the better it is However the deeper the boom is the more stress on mounting will result In addition the device will be harder to lift We consider that a length of 1 meter 3 28 feet is a satisfactory compromise that suits most installations on monohulls A shorter length is suitable on multihulls because they don t lean or on very wide monohulls when a device is installed on each side e Flow quality A good water flow is crucial to a good output Example installation using a long shaft see drawing 3 Example installation using a short shaft see drawing 4 amp 5 NOTE do not place the device in close proximity to the wake of rudder or saildrive Whenever possible install the device a few inches off the center of the boat e Example of installation with a 1 meter shaft Fig 3 Installation on a 33 Figaro II leant at 20 CFD by CRAIN W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 9 by 24 watk amp sea e Example of installation with shorter shafts 70cm
12. ns 1150 x 500 x 240 mm 10 2 In x 7 1 In x 5 1 in e Converter Nominal power 500W Regulated voltage 14 4V 28 8V Current 40A 20A Weight 5 5kg Dimensions 260 x 180 x 130 mm PROFIL EXTRUDE 1000 LONGUEUR VARIABLE 45 3 In x 197 in x 9 5 in 60 379 Fig 13 Hydrogenerator dimensions W amp S Manuel_GB_ Cruise v1 2 page 19 by 24 Watt amp rea 9 2 How it works e The hydrogenerator It includes a permanent magnet alternator producing very low 3 phase current This technology allows high efficiencies but also generates high voltage during over speed To prevent tension from surging over 40V an electronic protection cuts off the voltage above 40V This circuit is imbedded into the body of the hydrogenerator and thus protects the output e Protection against overvoltage some notes When the device works over speed it produces a specific and audible rumble This can occur for several reasons 1 A cable has been disconnected or the fuse blew and the converter is not anymore linked to the batteries The device runs freewheel and is not slowed down anymore by the electromagnetic force 2 Batteries are charged or the battery capacity is too weak The converter has completed charging the batteries or the batteries can t absorb enough energy to slow down the propeller 3 The boat s
13. on the converter must be mounted on a vertical bulkhead with ventilation grids in vertical position Once a proper place is designated follow this procedure e Drill 4 holes using the provided template e Remove the cover 4 M6 screws e Secure the device in place with the appropriate screws e Put the cover back in place with its gasket NOTE Carefully put the gasket back in place m 260 Lu 240 el DI i Fig 9 Converter dimensions Fig 10 Drilling template W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 13 by 24 Watt amp rea 6 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Recommendations regarding electric connections Please follow local national safety rules before installation All electric cables must be carefully insulated For the highest safety insert cables into plastic conduits WARNING CONNECTIONS MUST BE CHECKED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO DETECT ANY EVIDENCE OF CORROSION AND CLEANED WHEN NECESSARY Fig 11 Wiring W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page
14. oving the 4 M6 screws Replace the fuse Close back the cover with its gasket Reconnect the batteries WARNING carefully put the gasket back in place W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 16 by 24 Watt amp rea 7 INSTALLATION SUMMARY Here follows the installation procedure of the hydrogenerator step by step This document should be used only as a quick guideline for the installation Please go to the appropriate sections through this manual for detailed instructions 1 2 3 Mount the propeller Refer to chapter 5 1 Install the hydrogenerator on the transom Refer to chapter 5 3 Fit a 6mm gasket in the transom to bring tri phase cable inside the boat Mount an outlet box on or near the transom inside the boat Mount the converter on a vertical bulkhead the closest possible to the batteries Lay the power cables from battery to the converter then the three phases cable from the converter to the transom outlet box DO NOT CONNECT the cables to the batteries until the installation is completed 7 Connect the phases of the tri phase cables into the outlet box Make sure the propeller is not immersed and the alternator can t work during the installation 8 9 Open the converter cover Pass the tri phase cable through the gasket Crimp the Quick Disconnect Terminals and plug them to the rectifiers Refer to chapter 6 2 Connecting the converter to the batterie
15. rea 6 2 Connecting the converter to the batteries The converter must be placed as close as possible to the batteries to minimize losses from cable length We provide 2 meter long connecting cables for batteries We recommend shortening any extra cable to reduce losses If the installation needs an overall distance of more than 2 meters 6 feet extend the cables with wider section ones or replace them entirely with wider section cables We recommend connecting the hydrogenerator directly to the battery bank on its proper terminal The converter of the hydrogenerator will charge the batteries when needed Connecting the hydrogenerator through a hub is possible if charging several battery compartments is needed Nevertheless those systems affect the output and a loss of about 5 will result An electric arc might occur when connecting this is normal due to the charging of the condensers into the converter WARNING respect the converter polarity positive from converter to battery positive and converter negative to battery negative Inverting the polarity will result into the fuse to blow and might ruin the device itself 6 3 Replacing fuses Converter is protected by a 50A fuse commonly used in car industry When a fuse blows you should first figure out the reason of the problem and solve it before replacing the fuse How to replace a fuse Disconnect the converter from the batteries Open the cover by rem
16. s Connect the batteries cables the red marked one to the positive black to the negative An electric arc might occur at the time of connection this is normal it is due to the condensers charging into the converter 10 Once the converter is connected to the positive battery buss direct to the battery with lead gel agm or to the positive charging buss of a lithium battery system the microprocessor will light a red LED showing that the converter is properly working When the propeller reaches 400 rpm the hydrogenerator starts to charge and the LED turns green W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 17 by 24 Watt amp rea 8 WARRANTY Conditions and coverage Our products are designed for specific conditions of use that our customers must respect We guarantee our products for manufacturing defects for two years beginning on the first day of use The guarantee is limited to the replacement of defective part or the whole device if necessary upon receiving the above mentioned part Whenever a device or its part are returned they must be documented with the name of client address date of purchase type of boat description of defect or malfunction of the part and description of the actual use of the system Not covered The guarantee does not apply when the system has not been installed by a certified dealer and according to the WATT amp SEA procedure was inadequately installed and maintained or use in overload condi
17. ther in specially treated aluminum or in stainless steel A4 The best sealing is obtained with a hi tech ceramic carbon gasket used in industry These gaskets have a lifetime of several thousands of hours and will painlessly support a circumnavigation The body is filled with lubricating oil that is slightly pressured to prevent any water seepage In addition the alternator is factory immersed in a resin that encapsulates electrical conductors Should dampness occur the electric parts are resistant to damage Therefore this device does not need any particular maintenance other than cleaning external parts Checking oil level might be needed from time to time e Regularly clean the body of the device e Verify on a regular basis that the device mountings are tight e Check that all the electrical connections are tight and clean not corroded e Do not operate the hydrogenerator with damaged or unbalanced propeller blades e This might cause a premature wear or a break down Replace the propeller as soon as possible 11 SPARE PARTS WS H C 001 Cruising hydrogenerator WS CV C 12 12 Volts converter WS CV R 24 24 Volts converter WS K C 001 Aluminium craddle WS H C 001 Propeller WS N C 001 Manual W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 22 by 24 watk amp sea 12 F A Q 12 1 Operation e What power output can expect The power generated increases at the cube of the speed V At 5 knots the output power is about 120W or
18. ting rudders systems It allows easy access to the propeller when the device is in upper position which allows weed cleaning without leaning over board We recommend inserting a self release clam that will release the device when running against an immersed hard object Immersion and lifting are performed with 2 lines attached into specific eyelets Fig 7 Immersing lifting lines path Lifting weight is around 40 kg 88 pounds We recommend to placing a 4 1 pulley hoist for easier lifting of the device and a 6 1 for the lowering line on the cruising model Fig 8 Device lifted in upper position W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 12 by 24 Watt amp rea 5 5 Removing the propeller To remove the propeller you should use a M6 screw as an extractor tool e Unscrew the M5 screw that holds the propeller at the very end of the shaft e Next insert a M6 screw and tighten it with the appropriate wrench this extracts the propeller effortlessly from the conic shaft 5 6 Mounting the electronic converter The electronic converter is fitted into a waterproof box that features passive ventilation allowing long durability of the device in a humid environment However this converter must be affixed inside the boat preferably near the battery to be charged WARNING THE CONVERTER CAN REACH A HIGH TEMPERATURE WHILE OPERATING TAKE THIS INTO CONSIDERATION FOR ITS INSTALLATION NOTE To allow proper ventilati
19. tions abused or neglected damaged by accident modified or repaired by unauthorized dealers In such case WATT amp SEA will not be responsible for any damage direct or indirect Damaged propeller blades resulting from impact with immersed object are not covered Limits and exclusions All guarantees for WATT amp SEA products are limited in time are hereby mentioned WATTS amp SEA is not responsible for accidents and damages direct or indirect incurred by a person or persons consequent to ignoring our conditions This warranty is transferable Client s responsibility All WATT amp SEA products shall be installed and operated according to the user manual and any specific local norms and regulations Any modification of the hydrogenerator mechanical or electrical shall wave the guarantee and compromises both safety and the device itself We recommend that you save a copy of the invoice in order to verify the purchase date The client is responsible of the shipping of the device for repairs Regarding issues with your WATT amp SEA product Please contact your certified dealer for diagnostic If the device cannot be repaired on site your dealer will proceed to a return under a specific registered number W amp S Manuel_GB_Cruise v1 2 page 18 by 24 Watt amp rea 9 CHARACTERISTICS 9 1 Technical characteristics e Hydrogenerator Nominal power 500W Voltage 3 phase 40V Current 9A Weight 9 1kg 20 pounds Dimensio

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