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RESERVOIR
The reservoir should be mounted as close to the pump as possible and must always
be higher than any other component in the system. The reservoir must be mounted
at a height that allows the breather to be situated 500 mm, or higher, above the
waterline. If this is not possible, then the breather can be removed and installed on
the end of an extension pipe or hose.
Mounting the reservoir too low could result in oil draining back, or overflowing the
tank. Be sure to allow enough space above the reservoir to service the filter.
If the reservoir is not supplied by MAX POWER, then provide a return filter of 60
microns and a suction strainer.
The thrusters’ motor case drain, must return directly to the top of the tank. With no
filters check valves or other drain lines connected to it.
The reservoir must be flushed after installation.
DIRECTIONAL CONTROL VALVE
The directional control valve (DCV) must be placed between the pump and the
RETRACT unit, it is recommended to locate the DCV as near to the RETRACT as
possible (in an accessible and dry place).
The DCV block used must be equipped with a pressure gauge so as to check
operating pressure on commissioning and for maintenance.
The block must be equipped with a pressure relief valve set to 250 bars
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION
Although MAX POWER has used the best materials available, the installer should
endeavour to install all electrical equipment with the view that it should be in a
ventilated and dry environment at all times. Control panels mounted at helm stations
must be provided with protection if the station is exposed to the weather.
All wiring must be insulated from ground and its installation executed in compliance
with safety and classification standards.
CONTROL SYSTEM
CONTROL SYSTEM MAX POWER
The Retract R600 control system is all centralised in the electronic control box (or the
PLC)
All numbers indicated on our diagrams must be connected 1 to 1 and 2 to 2 wire
sections must be respected to the letter.
The control box command’s the up down unit and hydraulic power spool valves in the
correct sequence with correct timing.
There is scope for modifying sequence timing in this box but consult MAX POWER
FIRST!
All Retract equipment is connected to this box
(See diagram N° 9)
- 9 INSTALLATION MANUAL RETRACT R 600
