MAX POWER
MAINTENANCE OF THE RETRACT
Regular checks
1. Lower and raise several times every month
2. Transmission lubricating oil reservoir level.
3. Hydraulic power oil reservoir level.
4. Hydraulic hoses for chaffing and leaks.
Control panels, like all external equipment, should be protected from the sun and
weather when not in use. Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent solution.
Yearly checks boat ashore.
1. Clean the turbine, gearbox and the propellers with a sponge and detergent soap.
It is also advisable to remove the top cover plate and clean the interior of the
caisson and rinse well the articulated joints.
IMPORTANT: If the vessel will remain out of the water for some time, for
example: dry storage for the winter, the top cover plate must be removed and the
RETRACT mechanism must be thoroughly rinsed with fresh water, especially the
articulated joints. Do not operate below 0° C.
2. Replace all anodes & Check the underwater unit for loses bolts.
3. Change transmission oil, if you find water in the drive leg oil check seals.
4. Remove the propellers and check oil seals replace if necessary.
5. Inspect and repair the hull closing plate gasket for deterioration or missing pieces.
Check and tighten if necessary, the plate fixation bolts.
6. Apply antifouling paint to the closing plate on the outside, on the edges and if
desired to the plates inner surface. If you find growth on the unit, this is because
your closing plate gasket allows light to enter the enclosure.
CAUTION
:
Do not use antifouling or other copper based paints on the
RETRACT turbine.
7. The transmission oil must be changed each year. Extracting the sump plug screw
can do this. Never let the oil level in the lube tank descend below the level of the
ships waterline.
8. Check the entire hydraulic system hoses and connections for possible chaffing
and leaks.
9. Every two years, drain the entire hydraulic oil system. Clean and replace filters.
5 Years
1.
Complete removal of unit and return to factory.
Replacement of all submerged flexible hoses.
Replace all oil seals and check for bearing wear.
Unit striped and re corrosion treated / painted.
Replacement of all articulation bushes.
2.
Service of complete hydraulic oil system included pump, distributor, etc…
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