
XF
Rev: 4, 2010-02-01
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5.4.
Off centre installation
XF30V should be installed slightly “off centre” to get the propeller as close to
the centre as possible.
5.5. Drilling thruster installation holes
Drill holes in the tunnel, for XF30V =1x Ø 26 mm and 2 x M6 bolt.
XF30VR : 1 x Ø26mm og 2 x M6 bolt.
XF60VR and XF90VR: 1 x Ø33mm og 2 x M8 bolt.
XF130VR: 1 x Ø45mm og 2 x M10 bolt
Please refer to illustration, left.
5.6. Apply sealant
Apply suitable sealant to the bracket and the bolts. Make sure
leakage is impossible.
NB:
Beware that the gear housing is prefilled with oil.
5.6.1.
Specified sealants:
Sikaflex-291,
Würth Sealant 0890100 or similar.
Important: Do not use sealant of hard caulk type.
5.7. Installation of the gearhousing
Guide the gear house through the tunnel hole.
Check that the bracket O-rings are greased.
Fit the bracket by pushing it down on to the gear house.
Screw the two units together.
Check that the propeller moves freely in the tunnel.