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SLEIPNER AS

P.O. Box 519
N-1612  Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com

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Installation Guide

For DC External Electric

 

Thruster Models

SX35, SX50

EN

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5630
19
2021

Summary of Contents for SM908123

Page 1: ...SLEIPNER AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway www sleipnergroup com DOCUMENT ID REVISION DATE LANGUAGE Installation Guide For DC External Electric Thruster Models SX35 SX50 EN I M 5630 19 2021...

Page 2: ...Thruster Installation Instructions Thruster Installation Considerations and Precautions 9 Grids or Cowls Assembly 10 Tunnel Installation 11 SX Spacer 12 Motor Installation 13 Propeller Installation 14...

Page 3: ...ease contact your dealer MC_0071 Installation Considerations and Precautions EN Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiffener stringer support for the hull integrity with...

Page 4: ...inch H Motor Height 374 14 72 374 14 72 W Width 183 7 20 183 7 20 L Length 171 6 7 171 6 7 L Standard tube length 108 4 3 108 4 3 L Extended tube length for thicker hulls 276 10 9 276 10 9 a Height of...

Page 5: ...lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction The electric thermal cut off switch in electro motor protects against overheating auto reset when electro motor cools down Original Sleip...

Page 6: ...SX35 SX50 Operation volts 12v 12v Max Current 250A 380A Duty Cycle S2 S2 Max ambient temp 50 c 50 c Min ambient temp 25 c 25 c Power supply cable 35 70mm AWG 2 00 35 70mm AWG 2 00 Mount direction Any...

Page 7: ...turb the water flow under the hull At higher speeds if the thruster is installed to low can cause damage to the thruster additional drag and unwanted water splashing Alignment The thruster can be inst...

Page 8: ...mooth inner walls for optimal water flow and strength A standard Sidepower stern thruster tunnel with add on cowls for shallow installation cowls to change the water flow direction to avoid obstructio...

Page 9: ...ease contact your dealer MC_0071 Installation Considerations and Precautions EN Do not install the thruster in a position where you need to cut a stiffener stringer support for the hull integrity with...

Page 10: ...tro t 1 Remove propeller and the old tunnel NB the tunnel is not designed to be removed non destructively Break off the snap locks between the tunnel half ends by pushing a small screwdriver through t...

Page 11: ...Ensure grids or cowls are installed if in use 2 Connect both ends of the tunnel to the thruster motor All hooks must be completely interlocked making the inside of the tunnel smooth NB Ensure tunnel m...

Page 12: ...ttaching the spacer as the top support holes are larger than the spacers 4 Drill out the two support bolt holes in the spacer 5 Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to the back surface face of the spacer...

Page 13: ...lly place the thruster through the holes to ensure correct fitting Using the cable leads from the thruster define the location within the vessel for the installation of the control box NB If using a s...

Page 14: ...rnal slot in the propeller 2 Insert the washer to the end of the shaft spline Tighten with the propeller lock nut 3 Apply anti fouling to the gear leg and propeller Do not apply anti fouling to any ru...

Page 15: ...er assembly with the provided cables and not near any object that radiate high temperatures 1 Define the location to install the control box NB Ensure cables will not obstruct any objects 2 Mark the l...

Page 16: ...ssible to turn off the thruster independently from the rest of the electrical operation of the vessel when not on board or in emergencies NB It is advised to install a fuse on the positive cable for p...

Page 17: ...tch NC NTC Thruster A1 Thruster A2 Thruster A1 Thruster A2 Temp switch NC Temp switch NC BLUE HOSE SX50 CONTROL BOX SX35 CONTROL BOX B B Tighten to 4 NM Blue Hose Blue Hose Tighten to 5 6 NM Tighten t...

Page 18: ...0 2 x 2 0 35 140 12 V 245 A DIN 200 SAE 380 EN 330 ANL 150 mm2 35 50 50 70 70 95 95 120 120 2 x 70 2 x 70 2 x 95 AWG 2 1 0 1 0 2 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 4 0 4 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 2 0 2 x 3 0 50 1400 12 V 370 A DIN 3...

Page 19: ...in one direction Sleipner on off equipment it is entirely plug play and require no additional configuration setup See the Control panel manual for more information MC_0041 Please refer to the graphic...

Page 20: ...ntrol panel NB If the front surface around your cut out is jagged or chipped use a sealant to assist the gasket 3 Place the gasket to the back face of the panel 4 Plug cables into the connectors at th...

Page 21: ...n switch size No water leakage around hull penetrated studs Check that there is no electrical connection between the electro motor body and positive terminal on the motor and between the electro motor...

Page 22: ...he Purchaser at the Warrantor s expense If on the other hand the claim is determined to result from circumstances such as described in section 4 above or a result of wear and tear exceeding that for w...

Page 23: ...23 5630 19 2021 SX35 SX50 MC_0037 Notes EN...

Page 24: ...ccuracies 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 possible differen...

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