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Electric/Hydraulic Stern Thruster
Models 185TT, 250TT & 300TT
GB
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Electric/Hydraulic Stern Thruster
Models 185TT, 250TT & 300TT
GB
Introduction
Important information
about this manual
Throughout this manual, you will see safety and
product damage warnings. You must follow these
warnings carefully to avoid possible injur y or
damage.
The type of warnings, what they look like, and
how they are used in this manual are explained as
follows:
Warning!
This is a warning against anything which may
cause injury to people if the warning is ignored.
You are informed about what you must or must not
do in order to reduce the risk of injury to yourself
and others.
Safety Symbol
When you see the safety symbol it means: “Do
not...”; “Do not do this”; or “Do not let this
happen”.
Dear Customer,
Thank you for chosing Lewmar TT Thrusters.
Lewmar products are world renowned for their
quality, technical innovation and proven performance.
With a Lewmar winch you will be provided with many
years of outstanding service. We wish you happy
sailing.
Product support
Lewmar products are supported by a worldwide
network of distributors and Authorised Service
Representatives. If you encounter any difficulties
with this product, please contact your national
distributor, or your local Lewmar dealer. Details are
avaiable at:
To the best of our knowledge, the information in
this manual was correct when it went to press.
However, Lewmar cannot accept liability for
any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
In addition, our policy of continuous product
improvement may change specifications
without notice. As a result, Lewmar cannot
accept liability for any differences between the
product and the manual.
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Approvals
For CE approval certificates contact Lewmar.
General
Please ensure that you thoroughly understand the
operation and safety requirements of the thruster
before commencing the installation. Only persons
who are completely familiar with the controls and
those who have been fully made aware of the correct
use of the thruster should be allowed to use it. If
there is any doubt of how to install or operate this
unit please seek advice from a suitably qualified
engineer.
• Please ensure that you thoroughly understand
the operation and safety requirements of the
thruster.
• Your thruster should not be operated close to
swimmers, as a powerful suction of water is
generated when in use.
• The tunnel installation and any hull modifications
should only be carried out by a specialist. This
manual is based on a GRP tunnel installation.
• We recommend that a qualified person install
the thruster. Faulty installation will place the
boat and crew in danger and make the warranty
invalid.
• Sailing, like many other sports can be hazardous.
Even the correct selection, maintenance and
use of proper equipment cannot eliminate the
potential for danger, serious injury or death.
• It is the unavoidable responsibility of the owner
or master or other responsible party to assess
the risk of any operation on the vessel.
• Lewmar recommends the use of appropriate
Personal Protective Equipment and hands
free communication equipment by any person
going aloft, and only then where the person
going aloft is properly trained in the use of that
equipment and where there remain sufficient
trained and experienced personnel on deck to
ensure constant observation and the continued
safe conduct both of the vessel and the hoisting
operation.
Safety notices
Fitting
• This equipment must be installed and operated
in accordance with the instructions contained in
this manual. Failure to do so could result in poor
product performance, personal injury and/or
damage to your boat.
• Electric bow thrusters use powerful electric
motors, it is ver y important that there is
sufficient battery capacity and large enough
cables for safe operation. Using smaller than
recommended battery and cables will cause
loss of performance and may cause dangerous
overheating.
• Electric motors spark and run hot. Do not place
near flammable or sealed areas.
• Main battery must not be connected and power
must not be switched on until all covers and
terminal protectors are correctly fitted.
• It is very dangerous to run the thruster out of
the water, even for a few seconds, the motor
will over speed by 300%, causing damage to the
seals etc. and the propeller will cause serious
damage to whatever comes into contact with it
and invalidate the warranty.
• Consult the boat manufacturer if you have any
doubt about the strength or suitability of the
mounting location.
Electrical
• Make sure you have switched off the power
before you start installing this product.
• If in doubt about installing electrical equipment
please seek advice from a suitably qualified
electrical engineer.
This manual forms part of the product
and MUST BE RETAINED along with, OR
incorporated into, the Owner’s Manual for
the vessel to which the windlass is fitted.
