MAX POWER
Use the thruster as required. If the alarm buzzer sounds and the green light are still
on during operation, stop the thruster immediately. This alarm indicates that a
problem has occurred on one of the auxiliary alarms.
When finished reverse the above operation: move the joystick away from yourself
(forward or up), the green light will extinguish, the alarm sounds until the red light
illuminates indicating that the RETRACT is fully retracted. It is now safe to advance
at normal cruising speeds.
CAUTION: Never leave the RETRACT in lowered position when not in use. The
RETRACT must be in up position (retracted) when sailing.
The RETRACT is designed to be used in harbour when manoeuvring at low speed
(below 3 knots).
Switch off the system power breaker.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
PROBLEM
: Thrust stops almost immediately after it has been applied. The alarm
buzzer comes on and the green light turns off.
PROBABLE CAUSE 1
– The Raise/lower Electro-pump unit is not working correctly.
REMEDY:
Check that the Raise/lower unit has 24-vdc powers to the motor. Check
that the pump operates in down position before the thruster starts.
PROBABLE CAUSE 2
- position switches out of adjustment.
REMEDY:
Readjust the position switches by loosening its securing nut and
readjusting it closer to the actuator.
PROBLEM:
The thruster seems to be developing less thrust.
SECONDARY CAUSE
: Low oil pressure.
REMEDY
: Check pressure. Consult hydraulic technician
THIRD CAUSE
: Propeller problem (plastic bag, rope, etc…)
PROBLEM:
The turbine retracts, but the alarm does not stop or the red light does not
illuminate.
PROBABLE CAUSE
: An object such as a line, or other flotsam is caught between
the closing plate and the hull.
REMEDY
: Raise and lower the unit a few times to see if the object clears. If it does
not, try to remove the object manually.
WARNING
NEVER
put
your hand into the opening of the hull.
PROBLEM:
The RETRACT will not open.
PROBABLE CAUSE
: No power (24 vdc) to the Raise/lower unit.
REMEDY
: Check the 20 amps or 15-amp fuse breaker in the control box,
Check that wire number 5 has power,
Check that power is available to the unit, by checking the voltage on
wires
Check oil in the reservoir of R/L unit
Check joystick operation.
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