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1. area where the thruster is installed is clean and dry If there are signs of water you must try to find the source and eliminate it All electrical connections are clean and fastened firmly Make sure that your batteries are in a good condition so that the thruster gets a good voltage Old or bad batteries will give a re duced performance from the thruster Warning d Tampering with the Ignition Protected stern thruster assembly or any attempt to disassemble anything on this thruster ass mebly inside the boat can cause an explosion with very serious consequences d If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster please contact your dealer 4 Danger NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected stern thruster assembly SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 15 Trouble shooting Before seeking assistance at the help desk of your Sidepower dealer distributor please perform these tests and make notes of all measurements to ensure that they have as much information as possible to work on NB All check points and solutions must be carried out after consulting the relevant information elsewhere in this ma nual to under stand how the system is intended to work If you are unable to understand what to check you must consult a professional Check Solution The electromotor runs but there is no thrust If the flexible coupling between the motor and driveshaft is Check the flexible coupling2. between the electromotor body and the negative A1 terminal on the motor The bolts holding the gearhouse and motorbracket together are tightened correctly The bolts holding the electromotor to its bracket are tightened correctly LJ The 4 main cables connected to 3 terminals on PPC is placed correctly and properly fixed to avoid mecanical stress on the termi nals Very important for IP protection The main power cables have securely been connected as described The control lead ends out of the explosive area and has been properly fitted and secured against damage The thruster has been installed as per the instructions in this manual and all points in checklist above have been controlled ell EN ites es eae DAC taspa ail ae Extra pre delivery tests by installer yard who does not use other quality control systems TLDruster TY DO nen bide Voltage SO Maal UALS cp EFYDD wth ee OA Hy et an sua Date of delivery issus neue Stee ated e inde Correct drive direction as per controlpanel Voltage at thruster when running Battery e Le The compartment where the thruster is fitted is isolated from general bilge water and has no obvious or suspected risks for flooding Other comments by installer SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 12 Important user precautio
3. shear pin and the motor installation to ensure correct con not fitted correct inside the boat nection of the flexible coupling before re fitting the electromotor Are the propellers in the tunnel fastened correctly on the Re fasten or replace the propeller and or key drive pin prop shaft key drive pin present With the motor removed turn the driveshaft from inside In case of a failure inside the gearhouse we advice to get a replacement gear house the boat to feel if the gears are engaging and turning the instead of attempting to repear the internal gear and bearing system prop shaft The thruster does not start at all or works only in one direction Refer to the PCJ Control Panel manual for detaild expla nations of fault codes shown in panel display The thruster has an unexpected low performance Check voltage at thruster when running If less than 10 5 V 21V the thruster will not perform at specified effect Check that the propeller gearhouse and tunnel is free If there is growth in the tunnel this will disturb block the waterflow and especially bar from growth barnacles etc nacles on the propeller will greatly reduce performance SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 16 Warranty statement 1 The equipment manufactured by Sleipner Motor AS The Warrantor is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and mate rials under normal use and service 2 This Warranty is in eff
4. with the end marked P facing port and the end marked S facing starboard Fig 3 for the thrust direction to correspond with the control panel If there is no visible P or S marks fit the gearleg with the SLEIPNER casting towards the stern back of the boat 2 Apply a thin layer of sealant on both sides of the gasket 7 and place it carefully on the gearhouse making sure no sealant gets into the bolt holes on the gearhouse Fig 1 3 Push the gearhouse through the main hole in the tunnel and push the gearhouse and motor bracket gently together 4 Fit the enclosed sealing washers to the bolts and screw the lower unit and the motor bracket together with the two provided bolts Tighten with 33 Nm 24 lb ft Fig 2 SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 5 Locktite Fitting propellers 1 Push the propeller onto the shaft carefully rotate the propeller until the drive pin aligns and moves into the slot grove in the propeller hub There should be almost no gap approximately 1mm between the propeller hub and the gear house Place the washer 4 on the propeller shaft and then tighten the lock nut 3 on the propeller shaft Place the anode 2 in its designated position and tighten the anodes holding screw 1 Apply a thread glue Locktite or similar to ensure that the anodes holding screw does not un screw itself from the propellers rotation Fit the propellers to the shafts with the LH marked p
5. 14 Power amp control cables 6 Ignition protected casing Motorbracket for holding motor and gearhouse together on the tunnel O Flexible coupling secures the electromo T tor if propeller is jammed Changeable from inside the boat l 5 blade skew Q PROP propeller for ultimate performance O Prefilled amp sealed gearleg Changeable anode protects gear house sl from corrosion in seawater 9 Fastening screw for anode 9 Anode Propeller lock nut Washer 9 Drivepin for propeller Maintenance Keep the propeller and gearhouse clean from growth by painting with antifouling before every season PS The anode sealing and propeller shafts must absolutely not be painted Be careful that you don t fill paint in the tracks in the gearhouse that the propeller hub moves in Change the anode before every season or when about half the anode is gone Always use a sealant on the screw holding the anode to ensure that it does not fall off Please observe that in some waterconditions it can be necessary to install an extra anode to ensure that it lasts for the whole period between regular service lifts of the boat Consult your dealer for information on how to do this As a part of the seasonal service of your boat and before every season always check that The propeller is securely fastened The bolts holding the electric motor to the motorbracket are fastened correctly The
6. CCA by DIN dimension CCA by Din A DAV 550A S0mm2 550 CCADIN 70mm 550 CCA DIN 70mm2 550 CCADIN 90mm 600 CCADIN 00mm2 600 CCADIN 120mm 600 CCA DIN O 1045CCASAE OO 1045CCASAE OOF 1045 CCASAE OOOr 1140CCASAE OOOO 1140CCASAE OOOO 1140 CCA SAE Electrical installation e Explanation of electrical table All cable lengths are the total of A B C D E in Fig 1 Battery size is stated as minimum cold crank capacity not Ah Use slow fuse rated to hold stated Amp Draw for min 5 minutes It is important that you use a good cable size and batteries with a high cranking capacity to feed the thruster because it is the actual voltage at the motor while running the thruster that decides the output rom of the motor and thereby the actual thrust Please see the list below for advised min sizes of cables and batteries You can of course use larger cables for even better results A main switch that can take the load without noticeable voltage drop must be installed in the main positive lead so the power for the thruster can be turned off independent of the rest when not on board or in emergencies This should be placed in an easy accessible place and the boats instruc tions should inform that this should be turned off like the boat s other main switches We also advice to install a fuse in the positive lead for protection against short circuiting of the main cables This fuse should be of a adequate quality which normally mea
7. SEP170 250TC IP CIDE POWER Ignition Protected Thruster Systems thruster assembly 9 4 y Installation and user manual KN S link PRO PROPORTIONAL Moro SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway Tel 47 69 30 00 60 www side power com C Fax 47 69 30 00 70 sidepower sleipner no Made in Norway Sleipner Motor AS 2015 Technical specifications 0 nnannnennnennnnennnnennnenrnnnrrrnrrrenrrnnni 2 Planning amp important Drecautlons aa 3 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Se thruster installation Consideraions ees 3 We Sleipner Motor AS olt on installation DEE 4 PO Box 519 Mould on installati n sees LC U GR YG CD Gb 5 N 1612 HS El Noma Gearhouse and motorbracket 6 d y Oil tank amp propellers a T declare that this product with Electromotor IP assembly 8 standard remote control ND complies with l he Electrical installation 9 essential health and safety requirements according Control panel and controlleades 10 to the Directive 89 336 EEC of 23 May 1989 Visual wiring diagram 11 amended by 92 3 EEC and 93 68 EEC Technical wiring diagram 12 Electrical installation of stern thr
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10. e electromotor is running chances are that there is a problem in the drive system You must then immediately stop trying to run it and turn it off as running the electromotor for more than a few seconds without resistance from the propeller can cause serious damage to the electromotor e When leaving the boat always turn off the main power switch for the thruster We advice to always keep the main engine s running while using a thruster This will Keep the batteries in a good charge condi anu This will also give better performance to the thruster as a higher voltage at the thruster results in a higher torgue power in the electromotor e Please note that the performance of a thruster strongly depends on the voltage available at the electromotor This voltage will decrease ay time GE aging batteries have a reduction of capacity By installing new batteries the effect of the thruster should be back at the original level e Make sure that only one control is used at the same time if two panels are operated in opposite directions at the same time the thruster will not run at all If they are operated in the same direction the thruster will run with the largest power given by the two panels e Ifthe thruster is not performing or functioning as usual the cause for this must be found and corrected as soon as possible so to avoid NU any other or further damage to the eguipment You must also turn off the main battery switch immediately in case the
11. ect for of two years from the date of purchase by the user Proof of purchase must be included to establish that it is inside the warranty period 3 This Warranty is transferrable and covers the product for the specified time period 4 In case any part of the equipment proves to be defective other than those parts excluded in paragraph 5 below the owner should do the following a prepare a detailed written statement of the nature and circumstances of the defect to the best of the Owner s knowledge in cluding the date of purchase the place of purchase the name and address of the installer and the Purchaser s name adress and telephone number b the Owner should return the defective part or unit along with the statement referenced in the preceding paragraph to the warran tor Sleipner Motor AS or an authorized Service Centre postage shipping prepaid and at the expense of the Purchaser c if upon the Warrantor s or Authorized Service Centre s examination the defect is determined to result from defective material or workmanship the equipment will be repaired or replaced at the Warrantor s option without charge and returned to the Purchaser at the Warrantor s expense d no refund of the purchase price will be granted to the Purchaser unless the Warrantor is unable to remedy the defect after having a reasonable number of opportunities to do so Prior to refund of the purchase price Purchaser must submit a statement in wr
12. ed on off 2 Please take some time to exercise thruster usage in open water to avoid damages to your boat 3 Turn the control panel on by pushing both ON buttons on the original Side Power panel simultaneously 4 Move the joystick in the direction you wish the bow to move Other controls like footswitches or toggle switches on the throttle can be used These are connected to the S link control system by a S link interface Refer to schematics in interface manual for installation 9 Depending on the sideways speed of the bow you must disengage the control device shortly before the bow is in the desired direction as the boat will continue to move after stopping the bowthruster How to use a single stern thruster Some boats might however have installed a single stern thruster because of space limitation in the bow In this case the stern thruster is used in the same way as a single bow thruster or moving the boat s stern How to use a bow and stern thruster combined The combination of a bow and stern thruster offers total manoeuvrability to the boat and the opportunity to move the bow and the stern separately from each other This enables you to move the boat sideways in both directions and to turn the boat around its own axis staying at the same place Refer to the PCJ control panel manual for detailed instructions Again if in doubt try in open water first SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015
13. iting from a professional boating equipment supplier that the installation instructions of the Installation and Operation Manual have been complied with and that the defect remains e warranty service shall be performed only by the Warrantor or an authorized Service Centre and any attempt to remedy the defect by anyone else shall render this warranty void 5 There shall be no warranty for defects or damages caused by faulty installation or hook up abuse or misuse of the equipment includ ing exposure to excessive heat salt or fresh water spray or water immersion except for equipment specifically designed as water proof 6 No other express warranty is hereby given and there are no warranties which extend beyond those described in section 4 above This Warranty is expressly in lieu of any other expressed or implied warranties including any implied warranty of merchantability fitness for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used or fitness for a particular purpose and any other obligations on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives 7 There shall be no responsibility or liability whatsoever on the part of the Warrantor or its employees and representatives for injury to any person or persons or damage to property loss of income or profit or any other consequential or resulting damage or cost which may be claimed to have been incurred through the use or sale of the equipment including any possible failure or
14. l unit wil turn off motor power each time main solenoids is activated This removes any possibility for solenoid lock in Any fault in the main solenoids will give feed back to the panel and turn off power to the electric motor Measure ments ref SEP170 250TC IP 390mm 15 4 340mm 13 4 250mm 9 8 200mm 7 84 6x 10 5mm 0 41 129mm 5 08 Inside tunnel 250mm 9 8 dia Max stern 105mm 4 1 thickness id 8kW 10 7HP outpu Bolt holes dia G Voltage 24 Volt Bolt position radius H 3300mm 11 8 mm inch B x D 350mm 13 8 E F G H Cut out in stern F Outside of flange E Support customer supplied SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 2 Planning and important precautions Prior to installation it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product If the height in the room you are installing the Sidepower is limited the Sidepower can be installed horizontally or at any angle in between If the electro motor is positioned more than 30 off vertical it must be supported separately The electromotor must be handled carefully Do not lift it by the internal connections main terminals or put it down on the driveshaft Beware to keep installation within advised measurements No part of the propeller or gearhouse must be outside the tunnel d The electromotor its component
15. malfunction of the equipment or part thereof 8 The Warrantor assumes no liability for incidental or consequential damages of any kind including damages arising from collision with other vessels or objects 9 This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 17 SEP 170 250 TC HNu H1 pueH u ry pueH yo Ajloeds LZZL OL Je 8d014 LCL 6 oo UIdSAUP 18118d014 L8LL OZ LS JouUseM J9 8d014 09088 6op129D lduioo j OO pue O sors en ent 0 0eu4g 0 eaHuey 3jog O eue 0 J0 0u yog VN 9 2e1g 40 0ui 939jduioz hi apis B ue B Buiidnoo JL ee a apis euiDuo Duudnoc VN Buiidno2o lqix lijJ ajajdwioy OO yeys JOJOW 21 9Je JO oy Ajquiasse 1030W Yc 9010 OL 21139919 dl 9391dw09 Ave Hed E SS Le E Si m mi ES SS o N g lelel lelelelels ke ES E w lt ke Ne J9u poniod japon JLOSZ OLL d3S pou peui uo 18 version 1 3 2015 SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 Worldwide sales and service 5 www side oower com GJ Moro SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fre
16. nders as it is very easy to remove to much in fibreglass At this time cut out the centre hole and the transom to the same internal diameter as the tunnel flange and drill the bolt holes Before bolting on the stern tunnel the prepared area must be sealed with a gelcoat or similar to ensure there is no water ingress into the hull Before fitting the tunnel to the transom fit the lower gear leg to the tunnel as described on page 6 When fitting the tunnel ensure that there is ample sealant Sikaflex or similar in the sealing tracks of the tunnel flange and around the bolts to make a water tight fitting Fig 1 2 Bolts washers and nuts are not included as they will wary de pending on the transom thickness We recommend A4 stain less with A4 lock nuts and A4 washers of a large diameter on both outside and inside Bolts diameter 2 10mm or 3 8 stainless steel Refer to the installation manual for the recommended thruster fitting SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 4 SLEIPNER Bolt tightening forces Bolts 2x holding gearhouse to bracket 33 Nm 24 lb ft PORT STARBOARD Fitting gearhouse and motor bracket 1 Try the lower unit in the tunnel remove the anodes first by using the gasket inside the tunnel Try on the propellers to make sure it is centred in the tunnel and turn freely with the same clearance from each blade to the tunnel Fig 1 The gearleg must be fitted
17. ns e Ensure that you know the location of the main battery switch es that disconnects the thruster s from all power sources batteries so that the thruster s can be turned off in case of a malfunction e Always turn the main power switch off before touching any part of the thruster as an incidental start while touching moving parts can Cause serious injuries Always turn the control device off when the thruster is not in use The electromotor has a built in thermal sensor that will shut off the electromotor if it is overheating and re engage it when it has cooled down some This should be considered when planning your manoeuvring The panel will show the temperature status of the thruster e Running the thruster at reduced effect results in less heating of the thrusters significantly extending the operating time Information about thruster runtime is displayed on the PJC panel e Never use a thruster close to somebody in the water as the thruster will draw objects close by into the tunnel and contact with the rotating propellers will cause serious injuries e With the boat on land only run the thruster for a fraction of a second as without resistance it will accelerate very fast to a damaging rpm Also while the thruster is in air make sure that the propellers have come to a complete stop before performing a directions change of the thruster as it might cause damage to the thruster e lf the thruster stops giving thrust while th
18. ns that it is physically large as these have less voltage drop than the simple small ones It should be of the slow type and sized to take the amperage draw for at least 5 minutes It is highly recommended to install a Sidepower Automatic Main Switch 897712 12V eller 897724 24V The AMS will be activated when the panel is turned on contains an automatic short circuit fuse and a manual emergency stop The AMS will also provide feedback to the panel regarding evt faults The cable ends must be fitted with terminals and these must be well isolated against contact with anything but the proper connection point Terminals must be properly tightened Secure hold inner nut when tightening Fig 2 Tighten 210mm 3 8 bolt with 15 Nm 11Ib ft NB Very important to check the following with mainswitch in off position After all electrical connections have been completed check with an ohm meter that there is no electrical connection between electro motor flange and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor flange and the negative A1 terminal on the motor If you feel unsure on how to perform this check contact skilled personnel for guidance SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 8 Control panel and control leads Control panel installation You can install as many panels as you wish by using optional Side Power S link T connectors lf two or more panels are operated at the same time in o
19. otor but you should be able to turn it by hand Final gearleg assembly NB Paint the gearhouse and propeller with antifouling for propellers to prevent growth of barnacles or similar which would reduce the performance dramatically Do not paint the propeller shaft the anodes or the end face of the gearhouse SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 7 NB The Proportional Power Controller is a bulkhead wall mounted unit and must be installed in a dry and well ventilated compartment The unit also requires a 200 mm minimum head clearance and a 100 mm w minimum clearance surrounding its remaining outer In 200mm Casing Proportional Power Controller PPC 800 190x300x145mm w x h x d Thruster motor IP model PPC S link control cables see page 15 LI Min 150mm W Thruster Manual or Battery automatic 12 24V Main switch Table for selection of main cable battery fuse and main switch up to 7m total amp 7 14m total amp 14 21m total amp 21 28m total amp 28 35m total amp 36 45m total amp sizes Volt Current Min Cable Min Battery Min Cable Min Battery Min Cable Min Battery Min Cable Min Battery Min Cable Min Battery Min Cable Min Battery SS draw dimension CCA by DIN dimension CCA by Din dimension CCA by DIN dimension CCA by Din dimension
20. ou can easily remove hull material in the necessary area to fit the thruster You only have to reduce the stern thickness down to the max thickness measurement in the drawing SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 3 SEALANT Wi WASHERS LOCKNUT OR DOUBLE NUTS SEALANT Bolt on installation of the stern tunnel Make sure that there are enough space both inside and out If a bow thruster is also installed we strongly advice to side the transom of the boat use separate battery banks for the two thrusters to avoid extreme voltage drop if both thrusters are to be used at the Once the place for the installation has been decided hold the same time Refer to the thruster manuals for adviced battery tunnel in place in the horizontal position and mark the bolt capacity and cable sizes for each thruster holes Remove the tunnel and it is then possible to calculate Also ensure that you do not have direct connections of both and mark the centre and if you have built together controls for both thrusters to avoid current leakage between separate battery banks It is important that the tunnel flange sits flush on the transom If you are installing the standard Sidepower dual joystick If this is not so then the area on the transom will have to be panel this is already secured flattened to ensure a snug fit PS Take care with gri
21. pposite directions the thuster will stop When two or more panels is operated in the same direction the thruster output will be determined by the panel giving the largest signal When using original Sidepower equipment it is all plug amp go The mechanical installation of the panel is described in the manual following the panel e The thruster control panel should be placed in a position were it is easy to use and it is very common to use the thruster at the same time as your gear throttle lever so it is normally a user friendly solution to be able to access these with one hand for each control SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 9 iagram d iring W Vol 1 HN vy UOJIMS urew jenuen JO YZ 1168 CV 2168 yms US oneuiony GIE Va pow dl d3s 1 lol uo JOMOd Jo snuu uJo s Ieuoniodoid Asayyeq Jojsnuu UI9 S Kioneg JejsnJu mog NVZIZI NVZIZI i pela pol EE WG saes poxiJ d d H g elle e EE e T Ed E T C2 T A ddns yul S i AFZ ZL D VS Ay D de youms e JJo uo yui s pol Odd sm CH S Lt La 40 euiuluJ9 pug uio s s 01 U09 YUl S AuugIod peuiui io Rioyeq Odd 9 40sgO c Uonejs jaued jouoo yons ol IPeuoniodoid CLZ Od L UOHEIS Jeued oJuoo youshol jeuoiuodol4 CLE Od Vol iy IINV vx YOUMS UleW enuen JO YZ 1168 CV 2168
22. problem is of electric origin e Never store anything e g equipment sails ropes etc in the same compartment as the thruster When the thruster runs for a longer period it will get hot and will cause damage Warning d Tampering with the Ignition Protected stern thruster assembly or any attempt to disassemble anything on this thruster assembly inside the boat can cause an explosion with very serious conseguences d If there is a problem with your Ignition Protected stern thruster please contact your dealer 4 Danger NEVER Disassemble any part of the Ignition Protected stern thruster assembly SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 13 Speed control joystick for Holding function for auto bow thruster running of bow and stern thrusters together in the direction of the arrows at selected power Press for more and for less power Speed control joystick for stern thruster Information display Press both ON buttons simultanously to activate control panel Press to de activate control panel or cancel or go back in menu system Press to change Press to access menu between day and system and choose night light items in menus How to use Sidepower thrusters How to use a bowthruster 1 Turn main power switch for the bowthruster on Always turn off the main power switch when not onboard A Side Power Automatic Main Switch wil turn on off when the panel is turn
23. ropeller on the port side and the RH marked propeller on the starboard side Turn them to again make sure they move freely and as much in the centre of the tunnel as you have managed Parts description 1 Screw for anode 2 Anode CR A Propeller lock nut Washer Drive pin for propeller SEP170 250TC Ignition Protected thruster assembly version 1 3 2015 6 Bolt tightening force 4x 33 Nm 24 Ib ft Bolt tightening force 2x 133 Nm 24 4 I b ft Fitting the electromotor IP assembly Remove the 4 bolts in the motorbracket N Insert the lower part of the flexible coupling and the red plastic ring on the gear shaft Place the motor include the upper part of the flexible coupling on the motor bracket Fasten the motor to the bracket with the 4 bolts and tighten them Lift the lower part of the flexible coupling together with the plactic ring into the upper part of the fleixible coupling The plastic ring must be in its correct position in the upper part fully inserted but not compressed against it 2mm Secure the lower part of the coupling in its new position by tightening the set screw Ge If you are installing the thruster in an angle of more than 45 deg off a vertical position the electromotor needs a separate additional support See illustration in the measurements drawings Check the system by turning the propeller it will be a little hard to turn because of the gear reduction and the m
24. s contacts plugs or other joints in the control cables must be mounted so that they will keep dry at all times We advice to paint the gearhouse and propellers with antifouling PS Do not paint the anodes sealings or propellershafts d Do not finish the inside of the tunnel with a layer of gelcoat topcoat or similar It is only room for a thin layer of primer and two layers of anti fouling between the tunnel and the props d With the boat on land only run the thruster for a fraction of a second as without resistance it will accelerate very fast to a damaging rpm Also while the thruster is in air make sure that the propellers have come to a complete stop before performing a directions change of the thruster as it might cause damage to the thruster The PPC Power control unit should be installed in a dry ventilated place cable connections facing down Mount unit with battery positive cable branching out at unit terminal not at thruster motor Allow free space at min 200mm over and min 100mm in front and at sides Take into consideration that a 5 m multicable shall be plugged in between thruster motor and PPC unit d This manual is intended to support educated experienced staff and is therefore not sufficient in all details for the correct installation 4 Do not store items close to the thruster motor as it gets hot as well as any loose items near the thruster motor can cause problems with electrical wir ing coming loose and short circ
25. uiting d When installed in boats approved or classified according to international or special national rules the installer is responsible for following the demands in accordance with these regulations classification rules The instructions in this guide can not be guaranteed to comply with all different regulations classification rules 4 These instructions are only general instruction If you are not skilled to do this work please contact professional installers for assistance NB Faulty installation of the tunnel thruster PPC Power Control unit or panel will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS void Stern thruster installation considerations To achieve maximum effect reliability and durability from your Sidepower stern thruster a correct installation is very important Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that all checkpoints are carefully controlled Additional considerations for positioning of the stern thruster d Make sure that the stern tunnel does not disturb the waterflow under the hull 4 Ensure that when installed the thruster does not foul exisiting equipment inside the boat like steerage links etc 4 Make sure that the water flow from the thruster are not intereferred to much by sterndrives trimtabs etc as this will reduce the thrust considerably 4 It is possible to mount the tunnel off the boat s centre line if necessary If the stern thickness is to much for the thruster in question y
26. uster systems 12 KEE ee 13 Important user Drecautons 14 How to use Sidepower rusiers 15 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty statement Rs 18 E 19 Service CENTS sssancencnrancerensanensascenantesancenenecueencueenemeereians 20 Technical specifications Motor Custom made reversible DC motor Gearhouse Seawater resistant bronze Angular contact ball bearing at propellershaft and combination of ball bearing and needle bearing at driveshaft Motor bracket Seawaterresistant aluminium Ignition protection Conforms to ISO 8846 Propeller Symmetrical 4 blade kaplan propellers fibreglass reinforced composite Batteries Minimum recommended battery capacity cold crank capacity by DIN standard SEP 170 250 24V 500 CCA DIN 950 CCA SAE Max use Up to continuous run time depending on load Remaining run time shown on control panel Safety Electronic time lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction Electric thermal cut off switch in electromotor protects against overheating auto reset when electromotor cools down Flexible coupling between electro motor and driveshaft protects electromotor and gearsystem if propeller gets jammed PJC panel shuts of automatically 5 minutes after last use factory default This interval can be adjusted in 5 min steps up to 60 minutes or turned off completly The PPC Speed Contro
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