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Made in Norway

© Sleipner Motor AS version 2016

SX80/185T  &  SX100/185T 

External sternthruster assembly

SLEIPNER MOTOR AS

P.O. Box 519

N-1612  Fredrikstad

Norway

Tel:  +47 69 30 00 60

Fax: +47 69 30 00 70

Installation and user manual

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SIDE-POWER

Thruster Systems

Summary of Contents for Side-Power SX100/185T

Page 1: ...rnal sternthruster assembly SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway Tel 47 69 30 00 60 Fax 47 69 30 00 70 Installation and user manual w w w s i d e p o w e r c o m sidepower sleipner no K e e p t h i s m a n u a l o n b o a r d SIDE POWER Thruster Systems ...

Page 2: ...89 336 EEC of 23 May 1989 amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC 2 SX80 185T SX100 185T External sternthruster assembly 1 1 2010 Technical specifications 2 Planning important precautions 3 Stern thruster installation considerations 3 Bolt on installation 4 Installation measurements 5 Electrical installation 6 Control panel and control leads 7 Visual wiring diagram 8 Technical wiring diagram 9 Electric...

Page 3: ... the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiffener stringer support for the hull integrity without checking with the boatbuilder that this can be safely done 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 i...

Page 4: ...h on the transom If this is not so then the area on the transom will have to be flattened to ensure a snug fit PS Take care with grinders as it is very easy to remove to much in fibreglass 4 When fitting the thruster assembly ensure that there is ample sealant Sikaflex or similar around the center tube with cable connectors and around the bolts to make a water tight fitting Fig 1 2 Bolts diameter ...

Page 5: ...5 SX80 185T SX100 185T External sternthruster assembly 1 0 5 2016 Installation measurements A B NOTE Both A and B must be choosen so that no part of the thruster will be outside of the boat transom A ...

Page 6: ... with terminals and these must be well isolated against contact with anything but the proper connection point If the main switch and fuse are installed in the same gas area they also have to be ignition protected The negative minus cable connects to the terminal Bolt M10 Tighten with 15 Nm The positive plus cable connects to the terminal Bolt M10 Tighten with 15 Nm Electrical installation Model Vo...

Page 7: ... control panel lead ending outside of the area that requires ignition protection The prefitted control lead must be fitted in the boat so there is no risk of damage to the insulation causing explosive gas penetration The thruster control 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 u...

Page 8: ...l connection diagram for dual joystick panel y We advice to use different battery banks for each thruster to ensure maximum performance when both are used at the same time y When using the original Sidepower control cables just connect them to the corresponding joystick y There are no plus positive power connected from the bowthruster yellow BOW STERN black Technical wiring diagram Electrical inst...

Page 9: ...ve come to a complete stop before performing a directions change of the thruster as it might cause damage to the thruster If the thruster stops giving thrust while the 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 prop...

Page 10: ...try in open water first How to use Sidepower thrusters 15 SP75Ti SP95Ti ignition protected thruster assembly 1 2 1 2007 How to use a bowthruster 1 Turn main power switch for the bowthruster on Always turn off the main power switch when not onboard 2 Please take some time to exercise thruster usage in open water to avoid damages to your boat 3 Turn the controlpanel on by pushing both ON buttons on ...

Page 11: ...ed 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 Maintenance Warning 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 consequences Tamper...

Page 12: ...probably be one or more of these points main battery cable sizes and connec tions battery size and condition fuse and main power switch performance If less than 10 5 V 21V the thruster will not perform at specified effect If there are growth in the tunnel this will disturb block the waterflow and especially barnacles on the propeller will greatly reduce performance Re charge battery ies if this is...

Page 13: ... so Prior to refund of the purchase price Purchaser must submit a statement in writing 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...

Page 14: ...1261 Ref Part OPTIONAL PARTS Part Description 90080 PVC Cowls long model A 242mm kit of two All electrical wiring cable sizes and battery capacity is according to the thruster installation manual All bolts are securely tightened and sealant are applied as instructed Anti fouling have been applied to the gearhouse and propeller but NOT on the zincanode or the gearhouse lid where the propeller is fa...

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Page 16: ...r no The information given in the document was correct at the time it was published However Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain Continuous product improvement may change the product specifications without notice Therefore Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any pos sible differences between product and document ...

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