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Installation Manual
Stern Thruster
Installation
Guide
2019
Страница 1: ...ade in Norway Sleipner Motor AS 2019 SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P O Box 519 N 1612 Fredrikstad Norway www side power com Document id Revision Date 3006 2 Installation Manual Stern Thruster Installation Guide 2019 ...
Страница 2: ...U DIRECTIVE 2014 35 EU MC_0020 Installation Instructions Stern Thruster Installation Considerations and Precautions 3 External Tunnel Measurements 4 DC Stern Thruster Measurements 5 HYD Stern Thruster Measurements 6 Positioning the stern truster 7 Stern Thruster Cowls 8 Keeping the Stern Thruster Dry 9 Modifying the Vessel to create a dry Compartment 10 Stern tunnel Bolt ON installation 11 Stern t...
Страница 3: ...to the thruster additional drag and unwanted water splashing The recommended tunnel depth from the water surface is 140mm 5 51 to the centre of tunnel diameter Ensure that while installing the thruster it does not foul existing equipment inside the boat like motor bedding etc If able ensure that sterndrives trimtabs do not interfere with the water flow from the thruster as this will reduce the thru...
Страница 4: ...4 250 9 84 G Tunnel Length 336 13 23 351 13 82 389 15 31 389 15 31 369 14 53 395 15 55 394 15 51 H Tunnel Length from Hull 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 215 8 46 250 9 84 250 9 84 I Internal tunnel diameter 336 13 23 351 13 82 389 15 31 389 15 31 369 14 53 395 15 55 394 15 51 Measurement code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch A tunnel Hole Location 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 B ...
Страница 5: ...nal tunnel bolts position 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 215 8 46 250 9 84 250 9 84 Tunnel Length 336 13 23 351 13 82 389 15 31 389 15 31 369 14 53 395 15 55 394 15 51 Measurement code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch mm inch A Length inside hull 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 185 7 28 215 8 46 B Length of external tunnel 5 5 0 22 5 5 0 22 5 5 0 22 5 5 0 22 8 0 31 C Minimum...
Страница 6: ...0 11 81 300 11 81 380 14 96 380 14 96 D Maximum allowed Hull thickness 35 1 38 54 2 13 60 2 36 60 2 36 60 2 36 54 2 13 54 2 13 Tunnel Length 337 13 27 330 12 99 350 13 78 456 17 95 456 17 95 550 21 65 550 21 65 Measurement code Measurement description mm inch mm inch mm inch A Length inside hull 400 15 75 405 7 28 470 18 50 B Length of external tunnel 535 21 06 705 0 24 820 32 28 C Minimum depth c...
Страница 7: ...o get as much water pressure as possible to receive maximum efficiency from the thruster Generally the top of the tunnel should be a minimum of 1 2 x the tunnel diameter below the waterline For best performance the distance should be 1 1 x tunnel diameter below the waterline Stern thruster installation for shallow vessels Fig 2 When installing in shallow hull vessels add stern cowls to the installat...
Страница 8: ...rn thruster installed at full depth by approx 5 10 MG_0017 Shallow installation Cowl water flow redirection An angled edge further preventing air attraction into the tunnel Composite material with smooth inner walls for optimal water flow and strength A standard Sidepower stern thruster tunnel with add on cowls for shallow installation cowls to change the water flow direction to avoid obstructions...
Страница 9: ...hruster compartment To modify any surrounding compartments and plates to allow water to drain away from the thrusters compartment Isolate the thrusters compartment from other elements of the vessel such as propeller shafts or rudder shafts that can cause water infiltration If a self draining system bilge pump fails ensure that water can not overflow into the thruster compartment NB We recommend inst...
Страница 10: ... the weight strain on the thruster and tunnel connection point Description of illustrations A All drainage holes or other openings from wet areas into the thruster compartment must be sealed B Originally non sealed bulkhead C The vessels stringers often include drain holes from the side compartments D Plate above bilge where the steering system and other technical installations are usually install...
Страница 11: ...atible with tunnel and transom material Ensure to follow sealant manufac turer technical data regarding priming and application of the sealant 1 2 4a 4b 5a 5b MC_0036 Stern tunnel Bolt ON installation EN 1 Ensure the tunnel flange is flush on the transom If necessary level the transom area NB Ensure to maintain the minimum transom thickness for your model 2 Hold the tunnel horizontal in place and ma...
Страница 12: ...mould in the desired location on the transom and mark the diameter of the tunnel on the vessel 4 Cut and remove the marked area from the transom of the vessel Grind off the gelcoat both on the inner and outer side by at least 10cm of the vessel transom 5 Insert the tunnel horizontally in place and bond the two components with multiple layers of matt both on the inner and outer surfaces Ensure not t...
Страница 13: ...ill the bolt holes Before actual fitting the stern tunnel we recommend that the prepared area is sealed with a gelcoat or similar to ensure there is no water ingress 4a Before fitting the tunnel to the transom install the gear leg to the tunnel as described in the thruster installation manual We recommend that you fit the oil feed pipe also before the tunnel is bolted to the transom Special instal...
Страница 14: ...e sides of the main solenoids with the GREY and BLUE cables on the extension cable 2 Exchange the BLACK BROWN and WHITE cables connected to the motor and solenoids with the BLACK BROWN and WHITE cables on the extension cable 3 Cut the zip tie holding the remaining RED and other cables commonly located behind the solenoid Leave the RED wires on the main solenoids and Cut only the RED cable connecte...
Страница 15: ...15 3006 2 2019 Stern Installation MC_0032 For installation of your specific thruster see the thruster installation guide ...
Страница 16: ...ocument was correct at the time it was published However Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain Continuous product improvement may change the product specifications without notice Therefore Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any possi ble differences between product and document ...