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with 8.5 mm diameter.
8.
Seal the inner surfaces of the drill holes to protect the core of the transom
against water penetration.
TIP!
Secure the motor with M8 screws.
Permanently attach the motor to the transom bracket
Use M8 mounting screws with washers and nuts (not included) for installation.
The length of the screws depends on the installation configuration of your boat.
3
1
2
4
1.
Position the motor on the transom of your boat.
2.
Treat the M8 mounting screws (1) with a suitable sealant before installation
to prevent water penetration.
TIP!
Torqeedo recommends sealants that do not harden and can be easily re-
moved during subsequent disassembling, e.g. butyl tape.
3.
Install and tighten the M8 mounting screws (1) with the washers (2) and the
nuts (3).
4.
Remove the motor locking screw (4) and keep it for later use if you want to
operate the motor without locking.
TIP!
Protect the thread from water penetration with something such as house-
hold petroleum jelly if you have removed the motor locking screw.
6.4.4 Installing the propeller
1.
Install the propeller and galvanic anode, see chapter:
• Propeller
• Galvanic anode
6.4.5 Connecting the remote steering
The Torqeedo system is designed for commercially available remote steering
systems.
1
2
3
1.
Treat the inside of the steering tube (1) with suitable lubricant before install-
ing the remote steering; be sure to use lubricant suitable for salt water if
you use your Torqeedo system in salt water or brackish water.
2.
Guide the remote steering (2) into the steering tube, catch escaping lubri-
cant with a rag.
3.
Fasten the remote steering with the union nut (3) and tighten it to the speci-
fied torque; see manufacturer's instructions for the remote steering.
