MAX POWER
OPERATION AND USE
Operating Procedure
Switch on the system power breaker normally found on the ships main breaker panel
On the control panel
- Turn to the right, the red button switch. The red lamp will light, indicating that
power is available, and the turbine is in the raised position.
- Pull the joystick towards yourself (aft or down), the red light will extinguish, the
alarm buzzer will sound until the green light illuminates. The unit is ready for use
when the green light is lit and the buzzer is silent.
- Move the joystick to the left (port), the vessel will move to the port and conversely.
Use the thruster as required. If the alarm buzzer sounds and the green light is still on
during operation, stop the thruster immediately. This alarm indicates that a problem
has occurred on one of the auxiliary alarms.
R300 EHP only – If the alarm sounds during operation, quickly finish the manoeuvre.
This alarm indicates that the Electro-pump has reached a high temperature. Wait for
approximately 30 minutes before re-using the thruster. (Depending on ambient
temperature)
When finished reverse the above operation move the joystick away from yourself
(forward or up), the green light will extinguish, the alarm sounds until the red light
illuminates indicating that the RETRACT is fully retracted. It is now safe to advance
at normal cruising speeds.
CAUTION Never leave the RETRACT in lowered position when not in use
.
The RETRACT must be in up position (retracted) when sailing.
The RETRACT is designed to be used in harbour when manoeuvring at low speed
(below 3 knots). Above this speed, the unit may start to come up
but will not lock
.
You must still retract the turbine by using the joystick!
General Operating Data
R300 EHP
- Estimated maximum overall and intermittent operating times (before
heat accumulation produces too high a temperature in the Electro-pump)
Intermittently
3 min (class S2)
Continuous operation
2 min (class S2)
The Electro-pump motor should have approximately a 30 minute rest period after
maximum use. These figures are conservative and for ambient temperatures of 20
degrees C. they are also highly dependent upon the fresh air ventilation of the
Electro-pump motor. In fact the motor is self-ventilating when in operation and when
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INSTALLATION MANUAL RETRACT R 300
