VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller
25/12/2005
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3.4 FINAL
ADJUSTMENT
OF THE CLOSING PLATE:
Once the thruster is permanently bolted onto the mounting base, reinstall the closing plate
to do the final adjustments.
( c )
( d )
( b )
( e )
( f )
( f )
( a )
Thrust Plate
Hull
Closing
Plate
Motor Support
Proximity
Switches
"Down"
Position
Detector
"Up" Position Detector
Adjustment Nuts
Hose Clamp
Alloy Plate Bracket
a) Lower and raise the turbine to determine correct position of the hull closing plate so
that it fits evenly and squarely in the rebate in the hull, then tighten the hose clamps
(delivered with unit). The closing plate must rest evenly on its gasket, with pressure so
that no upwards movement of the plate is possible even in heavy sea conditions when
the hull is subjected to slamming forces.
b) Once the hull closing plate adjustment has been completed, adjust the "up" position
detector and tighten its grub screw with a 2.5 mm Allen key.
This should be done with
the unit fully retracted.
c) Note that the down position detector is pre-adjusted (before leaving the factory) and
should not be touched.
