
XF
Rev: 4, 2010-02-01
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5. Thruster installation
WARNING:
Do not install the thrusters in areas where inflammable or explosive
gases may be present.
Thruster installation must only be carried on by qualified personel.
5.1. The thrusters unit
XF30VR, XF60VR, XF90VR and XF130VR
are designed for vertical
installation. The bow thruster may be mounted at any angle, from 0°
- 90°. Installation from 45° to horizontal requires a support for the
motor.
These instructions assume a tunnel has been correctly mounted in the hull.
5.2. Preparations
Start work from the inside. Remove all possible remains from the moulding
process and hone down with a file.
5.3. Not vertical installation
The bow thruster may be mounted at any angle, from 0° - 90°. The
gearhousing must not be installed below the horizontal position. To reduce
the tunnel and thrusterpart load, installation from 45° to horizontal requires
support for the motor.
WARNING:
The motor has to be properly supported to offload weight
and tension on tunnel / transom
.