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Installation instructions thruster RIM DRIVE 250 mm
Main power fuse 2
Fuse 425A
+48 V
In the connection unit, there is a main power
fuse on the controller.
This fuse must be maintained at all times.
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When replacing the fuse, the replacement
must be of the same capacity.
The wire diameter must be compatible with the ‘RimDrive’.
RD125
35 mm
2
- 50 mm
2
AWG 2 - AWG 0
RD160
50 mm
2
- 70 mm
2
AWG 0 - AWG 00
Use the largest cable diameter for cable lengths of more than 10 m (
33 ft) and/or for an expected continuous use of more than 5 minutes.
Connect the positive (+) cable of the battery via the relay and con-
nect the negative (-) cable directly to the bow thruster.
Consult the diagram on page 148 for instructions.
Remove the lid by unscrewing the bolts.
Connect the main power cables.
Make sure that no other electric components come loose
when connecting electric cables.
Check all electric connections after 14 days. Changes in tem-
perature can cause electric components (e.g. bolts and nuts)
to come loose.
10.5 Main power cables (battery cables)
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Before the lid is put back the sachet of silica gel must be taken out of
the package and placed inside the terminal box.
Affect of the controller by condensation is so prevented.
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