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Installation instructions thruster RIM DRIVE 250 mm
When choosing the location for the thrust
tunnel, take the following into account for
optimum performance:
- The distance A shown in the drawing
must be at least 0.5 x D. (D is the tunnel
diameter).
- The shortest length of the tunnel (dis-
tance B) should be minimal 2 x D (500
mm, 20”).
Make the tube no longer than strictly nec-
essary.
A
D
A
A
D
B
= =
A = min. 0.5 x D (125 mm, 5” )
B = min. 2 x D (500 mm, 20” )
The ‘RimDrive’ can be installed in various po-
sitions from horizontal to vertically upwards.
The connection box must always be posi-
tioned above the maximum level of the bilge
water.
The propeller should preferably be situated
on the centre line of the vessel, but it must
always be accessible from the outside to re-
place the anode if required.
In order to enable the installation the free
space around the ‘RimDrive’ must be at least
10 cm (4”); size C.
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Positioning of the bow thruster in the thrust-tunnel
C
C
C = min. 10 cm (4”)
180º
Max. bilge
water level
ENGLISH
