VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 VERTICAL RETRACTABLE THRUSTER VIP 150 HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION OPERATION MAINTENANCE Serial Number :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date of Installation :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ THIS MANUAL MUST BE KEPT ON BOARD AT ALL TIMES 10 allée François Coli – F 06210 CANNES-MANDELIEU FRANCE. Tél. +33 (0)492 19 60 60 Fax + 33 (0)492 19 60 61 www.max-power.com e-mail : mp@max-power.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 TABLE OF CONTENTS Number 1. 2. 3. 3.1. 3.2. 3.3. 3.4. 4. 5. 5.1. 5.2. 5.3. 5.4. 5.5. 5.6. 5.7. 6. 6.1. 6.2. 7. 8. 8.1. 8.2. 8.3. 8.4. 8.5. 8.6. 9. 9.1. 9.2. 9.3. 9.4. 9.5. 9.6. 10. 10.1. 10.2. 11. 12. 13.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 1. 25/12/2005 POSITIONING Consider the following, when determining the position of the thruster unit in order to ensure the most efficient operation: Find the point the farthest forward (or aft), while keeping in mind the space available, given the vessel’s fixtures, space and shape and while respecting the minimum immersion depth of one full turbine diameter (185 mm). 90° Water Line 185 mm As far forward as possible.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 2. 25/12/2005 DETERMINE THE LOCATION OF THE AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT The hydraulic directional valve should be located near to the thrusters unit, in a horizontal position, installed in an accessible and dry place. The hydraulic oil reservoir must be located above and as near as possible to the hydraulic pump. The hydraulic oil must gravity feed the pump.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 3. 25/12/2005 MECHANICAL INSTALLATION 3.1 MOUNTING BASE INSTALLATION (Please refer to “Build Drawing” at back of this document): MAX POWER can supply, either a steel reinforced G.R.P. mounting base or a 5086 aluminium alloy-mounting flange. These bases save considerable shipyard time while assuring solid and precise installation. a) For GRP hulls the mounting base should be laminated into the hull.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 The VIP pushes its thrust plate sideways against the inside of the mounting base when running. This means that one must totally lower the unit and check the following: (a) (b) That the VIP’s thrust plate is free to move up and down. And also that there is no more than 2mm horizontal movement between the thrust plate and the mounting base, especially when fully down. The mounting base flange should be parallel to the waterline.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 3.2 25/12/2005 CONSTRUCTION OF HULL OPENING & CLOSING PLATE: The opening made for the thruster in the hull is closed by a plate, which can be made from the cutout hull section, or specially fabricated. a) The closing plate should fit into a 15 – 20 mm wide rebate in the hull when in the raised position.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 3.4 25/12/2005 FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF THE CLOSING PLATE: Once the thruster is permanently bolted onto the mounting base, reinstall the closing plate to do the final adjustments.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 d) If re-adjustment is necessary, care should be taken to re-adjust the detector so that adjustment nuts do not touch the motor support when fully down and that the detector grub screw (2.5mm Allen key screw) is tightened down after re-adjustment. e) The thrust plate should not protrude from the mounting base, since it absorbs the horizontal stresses when thrusting or manoeuvring. If protruding, adjust the down position detector as described above.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 4. 25/12/2005 HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM INSTALLATION The hydraulic power equipment, such as the oil reservoir/filter, pump and directional control valve, should be installed in compliance with the usual rules of accessibility to enable periodic checks and maintenance. Remember that: (1) The oil tank must gravity feed to the pump.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 5 25/12/2005 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM INSTALLATION It is important that a qualified marine electrician does the electrical installation, since an incorrect electrical installation will result in the rapid deterioration and/or failure of the unit. All electrical components (Electro Hydraulic Pump, Directional Control Valve, Electronic Control Box, etc.) should be installed in dry and ventilated areas.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 For large diameter cables it may be easier to use two smaller cables instead (in order to allow for a greater flexibility of movement). For example: 2 x 50 mm² instead of 95 mm².
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 5.4 25/12/2005 ELECTROPUMP BATTERY REQUIREMENTS : When choosing the type of batteries needed for your thruster’s battery bank, keep in mind that it is the CCA (Cold Cranking Amps) capacity that is the most important and not the Ah (Amp-hour) capacity. This is because thrusters draw high currents, but only for very short periods of time (maximum 3 min.) Max Power would recommend using Exide, Maxxima 900 type batteries, which have an 800CCA and 50Ah capacity.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 5.6 25/12/2005 CONTROL CIRCUIT: A double pole isolator/breaker clearly marked “Thruster” should be installed on the yachts main equipment breaker board in order to isolate the control circuit and/or electropump power circuit, when thruster is not in use. This isolator/breaker should ideally be supplied from an independent battery bank, to the one used for powering the thruster unit.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 5.7 25/12/2005 CONTROL PANEL AND THRUSTER CONTROL BOX FUNCTIONS: "On/Off" Push-button: Black with Green "On" LED. Control Panel: To switch "ON" or "OFF" push down the black push-button, while pushing joystick to the right for one second. Joystick To "Lower" or "Raise" press and hold the "Down" or "Up" pushbutton until buzzer in control panel double beeps, which indicates unit has reached fully down or fully up position..
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 5.7.3 Thrusting "Left" or "Right": a) Use joystick to thrust either left or right. b) Please note that it is only possible to thrust left or right when thruster is detected to be fully down. c) The thruster controller provides a time delay between left and right thrust in order to avoid rapid direction changes, but no delay when thrusting to same side. 5.7.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 6. 25/12/2005 TESTS and CHECKS 6.1 BEFORE LAUNCHING: a) Check all fittings for tightness and leaks b) Raise and lower thruster. c) Check operation of the DCV d) Check that the hull closing plate shuts firmly. e) Confirm that all bolts have been sufficiently tightened, especially the base bolts. f) Correct the adjustment of the position detectors, if needed.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 8. 25/12/2005 BASIC MAINTENANCE: 8.1 CONTROL PANEL: a) Control panel(s) should be protected from the natural elements while the thruster is not in use. b) The area behind the dashboard should be kept dry at all times to avoid the risk of oxidation of the cable connector contacts. 8.2 HYDRAULICS: a) Check hydraulic oil reservoir level. b) Check hydraulic hoses for chafing, kinking and leaks. 8.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 8.5 25/12/2005 BRONZE DRIVE LEG: a) Check the oil in the leg every year, and change if necessary (oil drain plug is under the anode - copper joint should be changed). b) The anode should be frequently checked and changed when necessary (At least every year). c) When the boat is ashore, check for evidence of fishing line, etc… in the propellers.
240mm 10mm Sikaflex Gasket 13,00mm Other Hull Shape Gussets 20 JC A 24/09/04 REVISION: DATE: VIP 150, Electr. & Hydr. DRAWN: Other Hull Shape Construction Point 270mm Build Drawing PRODUCT REFERENCE: TITLE: 216mm 10mm 9.1 216mm 9.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 9.2 – Hydraulic System REVISION PART NO. 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION VIP 150, Hydraulic RD RD Directional Control Valve D2 T2 T1 A1 D1 Hydraulic Motor A2 DAR P2 Oil Reservoir DBR S2 SRP B1 B2 S1 Hydraulic Pump RT P1 PPD VIP HYD Installation of the hydraulic circuit should be fited by a hydraulic technician .The hydraulic hoses should be crimpconected , and pressure tested .
Yellow Yellow 22 Black Thruster Controller Yellow Yellow Blue Isolator Type MP - VIP Brown Heat Com MAX POWER 1 7 8 Brown Blue Blue Brown Black White On LED Up LED Down LED Alarm 12/24V High Power Starting Type Battery Bank 7 6 Down Com 2 3 4 5 Black Up Com Motor Limit Switches Heat Yellow Black Purple Green Yellow +ve Out On/Off Left Right Up Down Raise/Lower 9 Control Panel Yellow Red White Brown Blue Orange ( Raise ) Grey ( Lower ) 1 - ve 2 +ve Black Red ON ON OF
Heat Com Down Com Up Com On LED Up LED Down LED Alarm +ve Out On/Off Left Right Up Down Motor Limit Switches Heat Controller Yellow Yellow Type MP - VIP MAX POWER 2. A double pole isolator/breaker clearly marked "Thruster" should be installed on the yachts main equipment switchboard in order to isolate the control circuit and/or power circuit, when thruster is not in use.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 9.5 25/12/2005 WIRING LOOM OF MOTOR/RELAY UNIT: Control Panel Installation Guidelines: Fixing Screws Ø1 mm Drilling Template Ø52 mm (2 in.) BLACK Push-button with Green LED Base Unit Joystick Ø52 mm (2 in.) GREEN Push-button with Green LED Rubber Seal RED Push-button with Green LED. DIAGRAM: 2 DIAGRAM: 1 INSTALLATION GUIDELINES Diagram: 1 Clip-on Cover 1.1) Stick drilling template in desired mounting position. 1.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 9.6 – Position Switch Adjustment & Parts List: A 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION REVISION PART NO. The Position sensors must be adjusted so that they sense when the thruster has reached either the fully retracted or fully extended position.
64 22 73 48 49 55 51 75 65 89 53 59 54 57 56 72 58 69 16 25 70 68 50 76 87 26 77 78 80 81 83 79 84 82 DATE 03/05/01 CHECK DATE RELEASE HEAT TREAT & FINISH 90 DATE Max Power 62 DRAWN 1:* 63 MATERIAL 60 CADD SCALE 61 POWER Parts list & ASS'Y REVISION PART NO. 46 vip 185 screw type 74 REF. 52 TITLE REVISION PART NO. 59 UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED 3RD ANGLE PROJECTION VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 10.
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VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 WARRANTY COVERAGE : The purpose of this document is to set out the terms of warranty cover offered in relation to products purchased by the End User from Max Power or its approved network of resellers.
VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 5 25/12/2005 WARRANTY EXCLUSIONS Damage due to modifications or installation contrary to published specifications Cost of hauling the boat Damage due to repairs performed by an unauthorized service centre Damage due to lack of normal maintenance services Damage due to water Foreign Object Damage Damage due to incorrect installation Parts replaced due to normal wear and tear Repairs performed without knowledge of manufacturer (please contact dealer to receive
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VIP 150, Hydraulic with Electronic Controller 25/12/2005 Serial N°: WARRANTY FORM VERY IMPORTANT Please complete this form and fax a COPY to Max Power with a copy of the installation invoice or the invoice of the yacht/boat in order for the warranty to come into effect. To Be Completed by Owner: Name of Owner:……………………………. Contact No. :……………………….…………. Address: …………………………………….. E-mail: ………………………………………… Country:……………Postcode: ……………. Name of Skipper:…………………………… Contact No. :…………………………………..
