WREN POWER SYSTEMS

INTERNAL KERO QUICK START GUIDE

FOR ALL WREN ENGINES

Congratulations on purchasing the Wren engine. This simple guide will allow you to set up your engine and have it
running with the maximum of ease. A full manual is available that covers all aspects of the engine in more detail.

Every engine is test run at the Wren factory in order to be sure that it meets the required performance specifications. During testing,
the ECU is optimally configured and all ancillery items are tested to be sure that they are free of fault. It should only be necessary to
connect up your pipework and electrics and calibrate the ECU to your transmitter before the engine is ready to run.

Do not alter any of the ECU’s parameters unless intructed to do so by a member or Wren staff.

Battery
The engine requires a 2-cell 7.4V LiPo to power the ECU. This is not included in the standard kit but is available from Wren. Any other
type of battery or voltage could damage the ECU or cause the engine to malfunction which is not covered by the warranty. Wren
recommend a good quality battery of at least 1800mAh with a minimum of 20C dischage rating. Carefully observe the battery polarity
before connecting to the ECU.

Use only 2-cell 7.4V LiPo battery of at least 1800mAh.

Always disconnect the battery from the ECU before charging.

Connecting the engine’s pipework and electronics

Follow the schematic below to connect the engine and its ancilleries. It is very important that the electronics and pipework are
connected exactly as below otherwise damage to the ECU or engine malfunction could result. Be careful to abserve the colour coding
on the ECU to ensure that the two and three-pin connections are made with the correct polarity.
Fuel Pump

Igniter
valve

From fuel
tank
valve
Fuel

Starter/Glow

Pump/Battery
7.4v 2s LiPo
Fuel valve
Gas valve
Xicoy FADEC
Data Terminal Au-108k ECU
RPM sensor
Thermocouple
Receiver
Throttle input
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Fuel supply
The engine is designed to run on Jet A or Jet A1 or low sulphur paraffin such as is available at airfields and DIY shops or at filling
stations from the pump. Use an effective filtering system when filling your fuel tank in order to remove the possibility of contaminants
getting into the engine’s fuel system.

Note that jet fuels and oils should not be allowed to come into contact with skin so wear suitable gloves and take extra care when
handling.

Mix 5% oil with fuel

Oil
To the fuel must be added 5% of a suitable oil, i.e. a mixture of around 20:1 fuel to oil. Suitable oils are turbine oils su ch as Mobil
JetOil, Aeroshell 500/550 and Exxon 2380. Other oils specifically for use in turbine engines and which will mix readily with the fuel and
stay mixed may also be used. For example Castrol TT 2 stroke motor cycle oil and oils used for outboard motor engines have been
used very successfully. If obtainable, Mobil DTE Light hydraulic oil is the preferred choice due to it being non-hazardous.

Setting the ECU to your transmitter

If your transmitter has the function, you can emulate the trim up/down function using the ‘Throttle Cut’ switch. Consult your radio
manual for this function.

Always programme the receiver failsafe to IDLE or STOP

Never fly a turbine aircraft with the receiver failsafe set to ‘hold’ as this will prevent the engine
from being shut down in a failsafe situation.

Press Press
Trim Low T=20C Info Run
▲ ▲ Start Radio
RPM 00000 PW 000

Press Press
Transmitter Stick Up Trim Up
− Adjust Enter + (Full Power)

Press Press
Stick Down Stick Down
+ Trim Down (Stop) + Trim Up (Idle)


Press
Thrust curve:
+ LINEAR

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Important safety notes
This engine is not a toy and can cause bodily harm to you or others if misused. The engine may not be used for purposes of powering a
vehicle or craft to propel a human being.

Wren are active members of BMFA (British Model Flying Association) and fully endorse the BMFA code of practice for operating gas
turbines. The BMFA also provides insurance cover for modellers in the UK. This Code of Practice may be accessed from the Gas Turbine
Builders Association (GTBA) website on www.gtba.co.uk The GTBA is the BMFA advisory body for model gas turbines.

 The failsafe on your radio must be set to engine idle or stop to ensure safe operation in event of interference or loss of signal.

 Always have a CO2 or similar gas-type fire extinguisher with you when running the engine. Aim the extinguisher into the front of
the engine to extinguish any fire.

 Stand in front, or in front to one side of the engine whilst running and keep spectators at least 10m (30ft) clear of the area to the
side and rear of the engine.

 Always wear ear defenders when running the engine to protect your hearing.

 This engine must only be run firmly attached to a secure and sturdy engine test stand or model installation where the model is
suitably restrained.

 The exhaust gases are very hot (up to 600°C) on leaving the engine and can cause burns to skin or damage to objects close to it
– keep exhausts clear of anything which is affected by such heat.

 Continual failed kerosene starting or excessive priming of the fuel system can cause excess fuel to build up in the engine chamber
which can cause flaming on eventual ignition. Drain the engine of fuel by tipping it forward and allow the fuel to exit through the
fod screen.

Running the engine

At this point it is assumed the engine and its accessories are properly installed and connected up as described above. If a tailpipe is
fitted it is secured in position with the recommended 25-30mm gap between exhaust outlet and bellmouth.

1. Turn on transmitter and receiver.

2. Plug in display - screen shows “Trim Low”
3. To initiate the start, raise trim to full, (LED in ECU lights and screen shows “Ready”). Place stick to full and back down
quickly. (Holding the stick at full will spin engine at full power)
4. The starter will spin the engine briefly and then power igniter (screen shows “Glow Test” then “Burner On”).
5. The igniter will heat and, after some seconds, the starter will spin the engine slowly and the pump will turn on slowly with the
igniter valve ticking.
6. You should hear a pop as combustion starts in engine and see a temperature rise on the display. (Screen shows “Preheat”)
7. After some seconds the engine speed will increase and the valve pulsing will begin to switch over to the main fuel man ifold
and the engine will accelerate towards idle. (Screen shows “Switchover” then “Fuel Ramp”)
8. During the acceleration, the burner turns off at 16,000 RPM.
9. Starter motor turns off as engine passes 30,000 RPM.
10. Engine arrives at 50,000 RPM idle, (screen shows “Running”).
11. You now have control of engine via throttle stick.

The start can be terminated at any time by lowering the stick and trim to zero. The throttle stick
can then be used in short bursts to switch the starter in order to clear and cool the engine.

You should now be set for many hours of reliable flying. In the event of any problems occurring consult the
comprehensive troubleshooting guide which is in the full manual.

We welcome feedback on this product or this operating guide. Please let us know if you have any problems which are
not already covered by the manual and/or directions above.

Happy flying.

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