Stop of recharging
too fast in ahead during this manoeuvre!
To avoid consequential damage to the drive system make sure that you don't drive
-» Go into the wind and reduce the sailing speed to below 4 knots!
-» Make sure that the gearbox is in the "neutral" position while you start the engine.
operating instructions for the VariProp (page 5).
the sailing position. For hydraulic transmission see also chapter "Use" in the installation and
reverse (with mechanical gearbox), to stop the shaft from spinnig. The VariProp feathers into
sailing and stop the engine. When the engine is switched off, the gear can be engaged in
-» The VARIPROP moves from its reverse position to the forward position. Now you can resume
-» Now engage into forward gear at the slowest possible ship speed (below 4kn).
reasonably satisfactory energy yield.
As a rule, the boat speed should be over 12 knots or more in order to achieve a
The VARIPROP can only be used to a limited extend for a successful recharging.
»» Now the regeneration can be started.
spinning.
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After the engine is turned off, you go by the wind and pick up speed. Check whether the shaft is
Make sure that the engine (gearbox) is not returned to the forward position before switching off.
-» With 2.5 - 3 kn forward speed go into the "neutral position" and switch off the motor.
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Now switch the engine (gearbox) to reverse to stop the boat.
In this way you avoid unwanted damage to the drive system (shaft unit; gear box, etc.)
Please make sure that a maximum speed of 4-5 knots is not exceeded.
-» After the sails are set, walk in the wind and stop the ship.
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Go ahead and initiate the setting of sails.
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NOT suitable for saildrive drives!
INSTRUCTION FOR USING A VARIPROP
FOR RECHARCHING (shaft drive)
Summary of Contents for DF-80
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