HYDROGENERATOR CRUISING 300 AND
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1. SS Z ON Sy SS gt 5 5 Interpretation of the converter s LEDs When the converter is not charging the battery voltage is indicated by a pulse of color which changes from green 12 8 V to red 11 5 When the converter is charging the output power is indicated by a constant color which changes from violet to blue 1 20W to light blue 240W and finally to white 480W Green or red colored flashes may overlay the display of the constant color to indicate statuses or anomalies SITUATION VISUAL COMMENTS Absorption 1 brief green flash every 5 seconds The battery is full absorption voltage 14 3 V voltage reached 28 6 V Floating voltage 1 long green flash every 5 seconds The battery is kept at 100 floating voltage maintained 13 8 V 27 6 V Overheating 1 red flash every 5 seconds The maximum box temperature has been reached anomaly input applying a voltage that is too high 52 watk amp sea 6 INSTALLATION SUMMARY The following instructions set out the main steps in the hydrogenerator installation procedure This is only a summary Please refer to the appropriate sections of this manual for detailed instructions 1 Place the propeller onto the device See 4 1 2 Mechanically mount the hydrogenerator onto the transom See 4 2 Install a WATT amp SEA connector kit with cable and waterproof power socket Ref WS PL C 002 4 Then mechanically mount the converter onto a vertical bul2. Check the contents of your pack against the list below 1 HYDROGENERATOR with 5 metres of cable H 300 03 or 600 03 LIFTING BRACKET with cam cleat K 03 and a locking pin 1 THREE BLADE PROPELLER and its extraction kit CONVERTOR CV 03 with its bag of connectors 1 hydrogenerator connector solar connector 3 battery connectors 4 female contacts watt amp sea male contact 2 heat shrinkable tubes LOW FRICTION RING with rope 1 FASTENING KIT F 03 with 2 stainless steel fork mountings and bolts INSTRUCTION MANUAL The package and its contents 39 watk amp sea 3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED Three phase cable minimum 3 x 1 5 mm for connecting the hydrogenerator to the converter Red and black 10 mm cable for connecting the batteries Battery terminals for the 10 battery cable 50 Amp fuse or thermal circuit breaker for example Series 187 from Blue Sea Systems Junction box or waterproof connectors for three phase cables WATT amp SEA offers an optional connection kit with cable and waterproof power socket Ref WS PL C 002 Bolts for fixing the bracket s stainless steel fork mountings to the hull Lifting lowering line 6 1 hoist with 6 mm diameter covered line Install phonic insulation between the transom and the mounting bracket to minimize vibrations THE QUALITY OF THE POWER SOCKET IS PARAMOUNT PREFERABLY CHOOSE A PLASTIC MODEL WITH GOLD PLATE
3. e solar panels place the solar PLUS into cavity and the MINUS on the GND e clean the surface of the connector and the cable with alcohol e place the heat shrink boot onto the connector e shrinke the tube by heating it with a hot air gun e leave it to cool 49 watk amp sea Connecting the hydrogenerator s connector 5 3 Using a solar panel The converter has 2 inputs one for the hydrogenerator and one for the solar panel The solar panel s maximum voltage must not exceed 50 VCC and the intensity must not exceed 14 amps When the hydrogenerator and the solar panel generate power at the same time priority is given to the hydrogenerator As soon as this is no longer generating power lifted the boat is moored the converter automatically takes into account the solar panel s charge 5 4 Connecting the converter to the batteries The converter must be placed as close as possible to the batteries in order to minimize losses due to cable length The maximum recommended distance is 2 metres The batteries are connected to the converter via a solar connector The converter has an internal 2 output isolator that makes it possible to charge two battery units separately The 2 battery banks must be at the same voltage 50 watk amp sea WARNING RISK OF OVERLOADING AND FIRE THE TWO BATTERY BANKS MUST BE THE SAME TYPE AND HAVE THE SAME VOLTAGE WARNING EACH BATTERY BANK MUST BE PROTECTED WITH A 50 AMP FUSE
4. THREE PHASE WIRING OF THE HYDROGENERATOR A9 5 2 ASSEMBLY OF THE CONVERTER S POWER SOCKETS 49 5 3 USING A SOLAR PANEL 50 5 4 CONNECTING THE CONVERTER TO THE BATTERIES 50 5 5 INTERPRETATION OF THE CONVERTER S LEDS 52 6 INSTALLATION SUMMARY 53 7 SPECIFICATIONS 54 7 1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 970 MM AND 610 MM CRUISING 600 54 7 2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE 970 MM AND 610 MM CRUISING 300 55 7 3 OPERATING PRINCIPLES 56 7 4 PERFORMANCE 57 8 MAINTENANCE 59 9 LIST OF SPARES 60 10 F A Q 61 10 1 OPERATION 61 10 2 MAINTENANCE amp REPAIRS 63 11 WARRANTY 64 12 FORM FOR REQUESTING AN AFTER SALES SERVICE RETURN 66 36 watk amp sea 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS While our primary concern in designing the hydrogenerator was your safety certain precautions must nevertheless be taken when operating any mechanical or electrical equipment Please keep the following safety factors in mind when installing and operating the hydrogenerator and be aware at all times of the electrical and mechanical hazards inherent in operating the propeller MECHANICAL HAZARDS The hydrogenerator s blades are made of a composite material and can rotate at a speed of over 100 kph 62 mph At this speed the blades are practically invisible and can cause serious injuries WARNING WHEN INSTALLING THE HYDROGENERATOR MAKE SURE THAT THE PROPELLER IS SAFELY POSITIONED OUT OF REACH DO NOT ATTEMPT TO STOP THE PROPELLER WITH YOUR HAND WHIL
5. frequency specific conditions having revealed the defect Defect noticed Signature 66 watk amp sea Retailer Installer 005025000000 no Address Date of purchase of the hydrogenerator Has the defect been confirmed Has the installation been carried out in Installer contact details compliance with the instruction manual Defective subassemblies to be replaced Date Signature After Sales returns authorization no 67 Wwatk amp sea
6. We recommend connecting the hydrogenerator s converter directly to the service battery bank The converter will monitor the batteries independently of the other on board units and will charge them when required Proper operation on one external battery isolator is not guaranteed and may require additional adjustment Please contact your distributor WARNING NEVER REVERSE THE POLARITY OF THE CONVERTER THIS WILL LEAD TO THE DESTRUCTION OF THE DEVICE 2 Connecting connectors You need a slot screwdriver with a 3 mm wide blade e g SZF 1 0 6X3 5 item no 1204517 2 1 Connecting the cable Fig e Strip the cable by 18 mm with a suitable tool Engish O Make sure that no individual wires are cut off 1 Carefully insert the stripped wire all the way in SUNCLIX photovoltaic I O connector The litz wire ends have to be visible in the for installation in photovoltaic systems spring for 6 16 mm solar cables type PV1 F Close the spring Make sure that the spring is snapped in N 1 Safety notes 3 Push the insert into the sleeve WARNING The SUNCLIX plug in connec 4 Tighten the cable gland to 3 Nm tors may be connected only by trained electricians 2 2 Assemble the connector WARNING Never plug in or disconnect e Bring the plug and the socket together The AN the SUNCLIX plug in connectors under connection snaps close thereby load Pullonthe coupling to check the proper con D NOTE Use these plug in connect
7. amp sea 5 1 Three phase wiring of the hydrogenerator WARNING ALWAYS PLACE THE HYDROGENERATOR IN THE LIFTED POSITION BEFORE STARTING WORK ON IT The hydrogenerator is fitted with a small diameter electrical cable of sufficient length to pass through the transom This is a three phase cable We recommend using the connection kit with a cable and waterproof power socket Ref WS PL C 002 From here use a three phase cable to connect the hydrogenerator to the converter If the length of this cable is less than 10 metres use a 3 x 1 5 mm section Above 10 metres use a 3 x 2 5 mm section The converter is connected using the connector kit provided See the assembly instructions below N B Using a cable that is less than 3 x 1 5 mm in diameter will affect both the output and the performance of the hydrogenerator The GND position must not be connected ground terminal N B The phase sequence is irrelevant Therefore there is no need to take into account the color or numbering of the cables 5 2 Assembly of the converter s power sockets The converter is supplied with sockets which need to be assembled in accordance with the follewing procedure e place a heat shrink boot onto the cable e the external sheath over 30 mm e the conductors over 5 mm e weld the contacts without allowing the filler to cover the outside of the pin e place the hydrogenerator s wires in cavities 1 2 and
8. leg located under the bracket and attach it with a lark s head knot see picture below e Assembly of the lowering rope Pass the rope successively in the cam cleat of the bracket in the two gudgeons of the bracket through the low friction ring in the hole of the lower gudgeon Finish the assembly by an eightknot see picture below The cleat integrated into the bracket is used to lock the lowering and lifting line For permanent blocking you can use the locking pin oco 0o BOUT D IMMERSION 0 LOWERING ROPE ANNEAU FAIBLE FRICTION FRICTION RING 45 watk amp sea Assembly of the lowering line using a low friction ring N B When the hydrogenerator is submerged the leg should sit flush in the groove of the gudgeon provided for this purpose If this is not the case the lateral support will be less efficient and this may result in mechanical damage It is also advisable to hold the lifting end in place using an elastic cord to prevent it from leaving the groove 7 i I i Ek o Rn I PI Wr TENN m P as ee he J i 2522 og z as p X P rid Lifting the hydrogenerator 46 watk amp sea 4 5 Dismantling the propeller To dismantle the propeller you should use the M extractor screw supplied with the hydrogenerator e Unscrew the M5 screw that holds the
9. propeller at the end of the shaft e n its place insert the M6 screw and tighten it using the appropriate key This will have the effect of effortlessly removing the propeller from its conical fitting N B Any method for dismantling the propeller other than the one described above may result in damage to the hydrogenerator 4 6 Mounting the electronic converter The electronic converter is a box which is resistant to splashes and passive ventilation guaranteeing long term protection even in humid environments The converter must nevertheless be installed inside the boat preferably in the mechanical room in close proximity to the batteries WARNING WHEN RUNNING THE CONVERTER CAN REACH VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES AS SUCH ASSEMBLY SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT IN A VENTILATED SPACE N B To ensure proper ventilation the converter must be mounted on a vertical bulkhead with the ventilation grids in a vertical position As it is so light the converter can be securely attached using the Velcro provided e degrease the surface on which the converter will be installed e the protective tabs of the strips of Velcro provided on the converter e apply the quick drying glue if the surface is very uneven against plywood fibreglass e firmly attach the converter to the surface 47 watk amp sea 5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Recommendations for electrical connections Please consult local national safety ru
10. the stress on the mountings Phonic insulation also reduces vibrations WARNING Due to the size of the lever arm the maximum theoretical stress on the bracket s fork mountings is estimated at around 300 kg Your mounting system should be adapted accordingly The bracket must be adapted to the 8 mm diameter fork mountings that are securely mounted onto the transom These fork mountings must be mounted in such a way as to compensate for any tilt of the transom The diagram below will help you to adapt the mountings to your boat N B The leg must be vertical in the lowered position Lifting Bracket dimensions 44 watk amp sea 4 4 Rigging the immersion lifting system The hydrogenerator is supplied with a lifting bracket that functions in a similar way to the systems used on the rudders It facilitates access to the propeller when the device is lifted for the removal of seaweed for example The lowering and lifting procedures are carried out using a hoist which is not included in the pack The maximum traction during lifting is around 40 kg It is therefore recommended to rig a 6 1 hoist with a 6 mm diameter sheathed line hoist available in option at Watt amp Sea To minimize the effort it is advisable to install the low friction ring by tying a cow s hitch knot through the eyelet located under the bracket e Assembly of the ring on the leg Pass the rope of the low friction ring through the hole of the
11. D CONTACTS QUALIFIED FOR 50 VCC 12 AMP DO NOT USE METAL POWER SOCKETS WITH BRASS CONTACTS AS THESE CORRODE TOO QUICKLY 40 watk amp sea 4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION Your hydrogenerator is shipped partially disassembled Please read the instruction manual carefully before starting installation 4 1 Assembling the propeller e Slide the propeller onto the shaft e that the stainless steel washer 3 has been pre mounted at the end of the propeller If not insert it e nsert the HSHC M5x20 screw 4 e the propeller with one hand and tighten the screw using the 4 mm 5 32 Allen key until the screw starts turning the propeller Three blade propeller Stainless steel washer 2 3 4 M5x20HSHC screw Exploded view of the shaft propeller washer and M5 screw 41 watk amp sea 4 2 Positioning the hydrogenerator on the transom Correctly positioning the hydrogenerator is crucial for optimizing its performance The following criteria must be respected during the installation Immersion depth The hydrogenerator is supplied with a submerged aluminium leg measuring 610 mm 24 in or 970 mm 38 in The recommended depth between the surface and the propeller axis is 300 mm 12 in The greater the depth the farther the propeller will be from the wake of the hull and the better the performance of the hydrogenerator However the most important the lever arm is the greater the force on the m
12. E THE GENERATOR IS RUNNING 1 1 Electrical hazards Heat in wiring systems often results from undersized cables or faulty connections Batteries have a very high current carrying capacity A short circuit in their cables may result in an outbreak of fire To prevent this hazard you must install a 50 amp fuse between the converter and each battery If the fuse is defective you must determine the reason before resetting or replacing it WARNING YOU MUST INSTALL AN EXTERNAL 50 AMP FUSE 37 WARNING ALWAYS PLACE THE HYDROGENERATOR IN THE LIFTED POSITION BEFORE STARTING WORK ON IT watk amp sea 1 2 Installation Please observe the following precautions during installation e the hydrogenerator from the water e Keep safety in mind at all times Have someone help you throughout the duration of the installation e Remember the batteries should be connected last 1 3 Operation e Check the support structure blades and electric circuits on a regular basis e Although the propeller blades are made of very strong materials they may warp or break if they come into contact with a submerged object WARNING NEVER TOUCH THE PROPELLER WHEN IT IS SPINNING WARNING NEVER USE THE HYDROGENERATOR TO STEP ONTO OR OFF THE BOAT AS THIS MAY WARP THE DRIVE SHAFT WARNING WHEN RUNNING THE CONVERTER CAN REACH VERY HIGH TEMPERATURES watk amp sea 2 CONTENTS OF THE HYDROGENERATOR PACK
13. a lower voltage 13 8V 27 6V to maintain the batteries without damaging them floating phase 56 watk amp sea 7 4 Performance As detailed in section 4 2 concerning the installation of the hydrogenerator onto the transom performance very much depends on position and the quality of water flow The charts given below for the 600 and 300 models correspond with the measurements carried out on a motorboat with 200 mm 240 mm and 280 mm propellers and a calibrated speedometer Propeller diameter Maximum operating speed 11 knots 14 knots 18 knots 57 Wwatk amp sea ARA E Ld K 2 5 d 5 12A 5 200 1 complete autonomy 120W X BAJ safety systems JOW m P 2 gt SPEED knots rss E l gt Output Watts amp amps 24A complete autonomy 120W safety systems JOW A Lm Cr lt Aa SPEED knots Power output in relation to boat speed The average production values are given for information purposes only and may vary depending on the sea conditions and the quality of the installation 58 watk amp sea 8 MAINTENANCE Originally designed for ocean racing the hydrogenerator benefits from the latest technology where resistance and reliability are concerned All metallic parts are made from either specially treated aluminium 4 stainless steel Watertightness
14. able has been disconnected or the fuse has blown and the converter is no longer connected to the batteries The hydrogenerator is freewheeling and is no longer slowed by the electromagnetic force The converter is possibly turned off 2 The three phase cable has become completely disconnected In this case the LEDs flash from red to orange and then to green indicating that the battery is connected but that there is no power input 3 A three phase wire has become disconnected In this case the converter continues to charge but less efficiently The LEDS must display a constant color ranging from violet to blue and then to white on which are surimposed 2 red flashes every 5 seconds 4 The batteries are charged or the battery capacity is too weak The converter has finished charging the batteries or the batteries cannot absorb enough energy to slow down the propeller The converter indicates this status with a green flash every 5 seconds 5 The boat is sailing faster than the propeller speed range and the converter is running at maximum capacity e converter It transforms the alternating current coming from the alternator into a continuous current compatible with the batteries This voltage is regulated at several levels depending on the state of charge of the batteries During charging voltage is regulated at 14 3V 28 6V absorption phase When conditions allow for fully charging the batteries the converter regulates to
15. allation and user manual supplied with the generator has been o installed or serviced an inappropriate manner or used under too high a charge o subjected to abuse or neglect o used when reversing The warranty shall not take into account any failures due to simple wear and tear or normal ageing of the structures and materials any scratches or any cracks or starring that may appear following an impact Under no circumstances shall WATT amp SEA be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages Should you encounter a problem with your WATT amp SEA hydrogenerator please contact your distributor installer 64 watk amp sea REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE For traceability under the warranty please register the product on our website www wattandsea com You will receive the following benefits Confirmation of ownership and safety notices by registering online we can use your saved details to track your product and contact you quickly if necessary Product information and news choose to be among the first to hear about our latest products product developments and receive helpful advice 65 watk amp sea 12 FORM FOR REQUESTING AN AFTER SALES SERVICE RETURN Address Date of purchase of the hydrogenerator Type of boat Serial no see installation manual of the hydrogenerator Type of assembly on the transom if custom of the converter made please specify Conditions of use
16. ing three blade propeller 240 mm 9 5 in Cruising three blade propeller 280 mm 11 in Cruising propeller extraction kit Transom mounting kit Upper gudgeon Lower gudgeon MA 970 03 Bare aluminium leg 970 mm 38 in with 2 washers MA 6 10 03 Bare aluminium leg 610 mm 24 in with 2 washers TM 03 Leg top plate PI 03 Locking pin watk amp sea 10 F A Q 10 1 Operation e What power can it produce The power generated depends on the size of the propeller and the speed of navigation The table in section 7 4 gives the output power values in relation to speed for different propeller sizes The average production values are given for information purposes only and may vary depending on the sea conditions and the quality of the installation e What drag is to be expected 2 The drag depends on the size of the propeller and the speed of navigation At 6 knots we estimate that the average drag is 10 kg To calculate the loss of speed for a particular boat you need to compare the total drag of the hull at 6 knots with 10 kg of drag of the hydrogenerator at the same speed Our immersion and lifting trials at a constant speed have not shown any significant difference on the speedometer e What happens when the batteries are charged The electronic regulator automatically charges the batteries When they are fully charged the propeller freewheels and the noise produced by the hydrogenerator changes thudding sound e
17. is guaranteed using cutting edge industrial gaskets that have a service life of several thousand hours and can easily support circumnavigation of the globe The housing is filled with a lubricating oil to prevent any water seepage The hydrogenerator therefore requires no particular maintenance other than cleaning of the external parts e generator housing should be regularly cleaned and rinsed with fresh water generator and propeller mountings should be regularly inspected to ensure that they are tight electrical connections should be inspected to ensure that they are tight and corrosion free Watt amp Sea recommends servicing every two years or every 10 000 miles For this Watt amp Sea offers servicing packages tailored to your individual needs For information visit www wattandsea com or contact your distributor REGULARLY INSPECT THE CONDITION OF THE EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS 59 watk amp sea 9 LIST OF SPARES 60 Cruising three blade propeller om eu gt 2D i Upper gudgeon m 970mm or 610 mm Lower gudgeon Leg top plate Exploded view of a hydrogenerator REFERENCE DESIGNATION G 600 03 G 300 03 CV 03 K 03 P 200 03 P 240 03 P 280 03 EP 03 F 03 FS 03 FI O3 Composite generator 600 W no propeller Composite generator 300 W no propeller 12 24 VCC auto detected converter Lifting bracket with cam cleat Cruising three blade propeller 200 mm 7 9 in Cruis
18. khead as close as possible to the batteries See 4 6 Make sure that the propeller is not submerged and that it is not possible for the alternator to run during installation 5 Run the converter s power cables through to the batteries See 5 4 DO NOT CONNECT the cables to the batteries before installation is complete 6 Attach the battery connectors then connect the power cables to the batteries red wire to the positive terminal black wire to the negative terminal See 5 4 7 Once the converter is connected to the batteries the LED will come on indicating the current battery power from red to green When the propeller starts turning the color of the LED will change from violet 1OW to blue 120W and finally to white gt 300W 53 watk amp sea 7 SPECIFICATIONS 7 1 Technical specifications of the 970 mm and 610 mm CRUISING 600 Hydrogenerator H 600 03 Converter CV 03 Nominal power 600 W Nominal power 600 W Nominal voltage Three phase 40 V Absorption voltage 14 3 V 28 6 V Rated current 9 A Floating voltage 13 8 V 27 6 V Weight 8 2 kg 7 4 kg Rated current 44 A 22 A 54 Solar input 50 V 12 A max Weight 1 5 kg Dim 210 x 105 x 60 mm CRUISING 609 970mm CRUISING 699 610mm o z gt v g 3 970mm 1280mm Max distance to the surface 920mm CRUISING 610mm T watk amp sea 363mm 363mm Dimensi
19. les before installation All electric cables must be carefully insulated For maximum protection cover the cables with electrical cable sheaths WARNING CONNECTIONS MUST BE INSPECTED REGULARLY TO DETECT SIGNS OF CORROSION AND CLEANED WHEN NECESSARY Optional connexion kit mm Positive cable uaa Negative cable Three phase cable 3 x 25mm or connection kit option WATT amp SEA Wiring principle HYDROGENERATOR CONNECTOR CONNECTEUR HYDROGENERATEUR POSITIVE BATTERY 2 CONNECTEUR POSITIF BATTERIE n 2 GND not used non utilis POSITIVE BATTERY 1 1 phase 1 female contact contact femelle CONNECTEUR POSITIF BATTERIE n 1 2 phase 2 female contact contact femelle 3 phase 3 female contact contact femelle oo acm heat shrinking tube n oo heat shrinking tube GND solar negative moins solaire male contact contact mdle SOLAR CONNECTOR pp CONNECTEUR SOLAIRE not used non utilis COMMON BATTERY NEGATIVE 2 not used utilise 3 solar positive plus solaire CONNECTEUR BATTERIE MOINS female contact contact femelle DATE amp ea ane CONVERTOR V3 CONNECTION DIAGRAM AUTONOMY THANKS TO RENEWABLE ENERGY CONVERTISSEUR V3 15 rue de la Brigantine 17000 La Rochelle FRANCE SCHEVAIDES CONNECTEURS pere ec n A 48 Converter connection watk
20. of low voltage 11 9V in order to save the battery Generally speaking you can consider that the standby consumption is less than the self discharge of the batteries e lithium batteries 2 The converter is designed to charge lithium batteries as its voltage is regulated and cannot exceed the maximum value of 14 3 V or 28 6 It can be programmed with specific voltages please contact us 62 watk amp sea 10 2 Maintenance amp repairs e reliable is the system The reliability of the hydrogenerator has been demonstrated in many ocean and round the world races It benefits from advanced technological expertise as regards resistance e What maintenance will the system require Except for external cleaning the hydrogenerator requires no specific maintenance However think about regularly disassembling the propeller to remove any dirt from the shaft checking the condition of the leg s output cable no of cuts or pinching checking the condition of external sockets no corrosion WATT amp SEA recommends servicing every two years or every 10 000 miles e the propeller be replaced 2 The propeller can be easily disassembled using the M6 extraction screw provided in the pack See 4 5 63 watk amp sea 11 WARRANTY Coverage and warranty period Our products are designed for very specific conditions of use It is the responsibility of our customers to ensure the appropriate use of our prod
21. ons of the CRUISING 600 hydrogenerator watk amp sea 7 2 Technical specifications of the 970 mm and 610 mm CRUISING 300 Converter CV 03 Hydrogenerator H 300 03 Nominal power 600 W Nominal power 300 W Absorption voltage 14 3 V 28 6 V Nominal voltage Three phase 40 V Floating voltage 13 8 V 27 6 V Rated current 9 A Rated current 44 A 22 A Weight 7 1 kg 6 3 kg Solar input 50 V 12 A max Weight 1 5 kg Dim 210 x 105 x 60 mm CRUISING 899 970mm CRUISING 600 lO0mm 9 2 2 ac J 970mm 1280mm g 33 3 Max distance to the surface 610mm 500mm 140mm 920mm 315mm 315mm Dimensions of the CRUISING 300 hydrogenerator 55 watk amp sea 7 3 Operating principles e hydrogenerator The hydrogenerator consists of a permanent magnet alternator producing a very low three phase current 0 40 V This alternator technology allows for very high output but has the disadvantage of generating high voltages during overspeed e Protection against overvoltage To prevent the voltage from surging over 40V the hydrogenerator is equipped with an electronic system that momentarily shortcircuits the alternator during overspeed This embedded circuit protects the systems located downstream of the alternator When the hydrogenerator is working overspeed it produces a very distinctive and audible rumble This may happen for one of the following reasons 1 A c
22. ors only nection in combination with a 6 16 mm solar ca i i ble type PV1 F A safe electrical connec 3 Separating the connector Fig tion is only possible with this cable 1 Insert the screwdriver as shown in Fig When laying out the cable observe the 2 Leave screwdriver inserted and disconnect the bending radiuses that the manufacturer plug and the socket from each other specifies NOTE Connect this plug in connector 3 1 Loosen the cable Fig 3 only with other SUNCLIX photovoltaic 1 Screw open the cable gland plug in connector When making the con 2 Insert the screwdriver at the position shown in nections be sure to observe the specifica Fig tions on nominal voltage and nominal 3 Pryth t d pull the sl current The smallest common value is CONNECUON PUTINE SIGEve permissible and the insert apart NOTE Protect the plug in connectors 4 Open the spring with the screwdriver D from humidity and dirt 5 Remove the cable D ti the plug i i 2 immerse the plug in connector 4 Technical data Never lay out the plug directly on the roof Ambient temperature 40 C 90 C ing Nominal voltage max 1500 V DC Attach a protective cap e g Nominal current 40 A 6 mm 50 A 10 mm PV C PROTECTION CAP order number 65 A 16 mm 1785430 to plug in connectors that are Cable diameter 5 5 10 mm not plugged in 51 watk amp sea ss Sy ow 4 2 MD 4
23. ountings and during lifting will be We recommend a length of 970 mm 38 in as a satisfactory compromise for most monohull installations The 610 mm leg is suitable for very large monohulls with a device installed on each side e How quality The quality of water flow is a key element for obtaining satisfactory power output N B Do not position the hydrogenerator directly in the wake of an appendage or too close to a saildrive Wherever possible position the hydrogenerator several inches to the side e of installation with the longer leg 970 mm 38 in BOAT SPEED 5 knts Installation on a 10 m 33 ft Figaro Il heeling at 20 CFD by CRAIN The length of 970 mm is enough for it to be immersed properly during listing because the loss of speed due to the wake is about 5 42 watk amp sea e Examples of installations with the shorter leg 610 mm 24 in Dual installation on Pogo40 CN STRUCTURES The hydrogenerators are placed parallel to the rudders but approximately 30 cm 12 in to the inside to avoid their wakes Installation on a catamaran OUTREMER YACHTING Here the hydrogenerator is positioned to the side out of the wake of the nearby rudder A3 watk amp sea 4 3 Installing the bracket on the transom Depending on your boat s transom its structure might need to be reinforced to take
24. s the hydrogenerator producing a rumbling sound This means that the batteries are fully charged The hydrogenerator starts to freewheel and produces a thudding almost rumbling sound e lsit possible to use the hydrogenerator with the engine 2 The system is not designed to replace the engine s alternator It can nevertheless be used while operating your engine This presents no mechanical risk However electrical output will be significantly disrupted depending on the location of the generator and the water turbulence caused by the engine e sit possible to use the hydrogenerator in reverse 2 The hydrogenerator must be lifted when reversing the boat in order to avoid any possible damage to the leg and cradle mountings 61 watk amp sea e hydrogenerator does not charge as much as is shown in the charts why is this 2 The two most common causes of under production are An electrical connection problem poorly connected assembled power socket damaged corroded socket cut or pinched cable The hydrogenerator is positioned along the axis of an appendage rudder keel etc which is disrupting the flow of water and affecting production We suggest that you consult the help centre our website to check that your device is operating correctly www wattandsea com help center e the converter s LEDS consume energy The converter has a residual consumption as one LED is always lit It cuts out in the event
25. ucts Our systems are covered by a two year warranty against any manufacturing defect The warranty period starts on the date of purchase of our products by the distributor The warranty is limited to the standard replacement of a defective part or if necessary the entire system upon receipt of the part in question Under civil law it is the responsibility of the purchaser to fulfil the burden of proof regarding the previous nature of the claimed latent defect Any returned systems or parts must be accompanied by the warranty returns form see below duly completed as follows name and address of the customer date of purchase type of boat defective parts description of the structural or design defect and description of the conditions under which the system was used Returned systems or parts shall only be accepted with the prior written consent of WATT amp SEA and must be returned by prepaid shipment Should the replacement of the WATT amp SEA product prove to be due to a defect covered by the warranty these shipment costs shall be refunded Under no circumstances shall returned systems or parts be refunded they shall only be replaced Situations not covered by the warranty This warranty shall not apply if the system in question has suffered an accident or undergone unauthorized alterations or repairs has not been installed by a professional installer in strict compliance with the procedure specified by WATT amp SEA in the inst
26. watk amp sea HYDROGENERATOR CRUISING 300 AND CRUISING 600 Installation and instruction manual JUNE 2015 contact wattandsea com Congratulations You have just purchased the most powerful hydrogenerator of its kind Inspired by the requirements of ocean racing yachts designed to take into account the stresses experienced by monohulls this hydrogenerator will radically change your energy management at sea and become your main source of power while sailing This product has been thoroughly inspected The product comes with the WATT amp SEA warranty described in the Warranty Terms chapter of this installation guide For traceability under the warranty please register the product on our website www wattandsea com Designed amp manufactured in France by WATT amp SEA SARL Z A du Bout Blanc 15 rue de la Brigantine 17000 La Rochelle France www wattandsea com 35 watk amp sea TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 37 1 1 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS 37 1 2 INSTALLATION 38 1 3 OPERATION 38 2 CONTENTS OF THE HYDROGENERATOR PACK 39 3 ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED 40 4 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 41 4 1 ASSEMBLING THE PROPELLER 41 4 2 POSITIONING THE HYDROGENERATOR ON THE TRANSOM 42 4 3 INSTALLING THE CRADLE ON THE TRANSOM 44 4 4 RIGGING THE IMMERSION LIFTING SYSTEM 45 4 5 DISMANTLING THE PROPELLER A7 4 6 MOUNTING THE ELECTRONIC CONVERTER A7 5 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION 48 5 1
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