Stern thruster installation manual IMPORTANT NOTICE: This manual is to be used in addition to the regular installation manual for the Sidepower thruster. This manual is intended for professionals only, and does not contain all detailed work instructions for what must be done to ensure correct and safe installation of the sternthruster. m an Ke ua ep l o th nb is oa rd ! SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P.O. Box 519 N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway Tel: +47 69 30 00 60 Fax:+47 69 30 00 70 www.side-power.
Installation To achieve maximum effect, reliability and durability from your Sidepower Sternthruster, a correct installation is very important. Please follow the instructions carefully, and make sure that all checkpoints are carefully controlled. 1. Make sure that there are enough space both inside and outside the transom of the boat (see FIG 1). W.L. FIG. 1 D B C 60° Bolt holes diaG : Bolt postion radiusH: Outside of flange: F PS ! Necessary support of motor.
BOLT ON INSTALLATION 2a. Once the place for the installation has been decided, hold the tunnel in place in the horizontal position and mark the bolt holes. Remove the tunnel and it is then possible to calculate and mark the centre (see Fig. 1). 3a. It is important that the tunnel flange sits flush on the transom. If this is not case, then the fitting area on the transom will have to be worked to ensure a snug fit.
WARNING! MOULD IN INSTALLATION 2b. Cut of the bolting flange on the stern-tunnel 3b. Grind off the gelcoat both inside and outside the remaining “tube” atleast 10 cm down on the “tube” (see FIG. 5). 4b. Offer the stern tunnel to the desired position on the transom and mark around the tube. 5b. Cut the marked hole in the transom of the boat. 6b. Grind off the gelcoat on the transom of the boat in an area of atleast 10 cm / 4” around the hole, both outside and inside (see FIG. 5).
THE STERN-THRUSTER MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES It is very important that you do everything possible to ensure that the thruster stays dry at all times. The electromotor and and solenoid system is not to be considered as waterproof, and will be dammaged if they keep getting wet (rust and corriosion). Therefore, the thrusters installation compartment must be kept dry at all times.
THE STERN-THRUSTER MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES Description of illustrations: A : All draining holes or other openings from wet areas into the thruster installation compartment must be sealed. D C B: Originally non-sealed bulkhead F B H C: Stringers in the boats lenght directions, normally there are drain holes through these from side-compartments A D: Plate above bilge where the steering system and other technical installations are often installed G E: Watertight bulkhead to engine room.
SPECIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Side-Power SP55 (old model) Sidepower SP 55 Si As the motorbracket are completely inside the stern-tunnel, the oil-pipe must be changed to an elbow connection so that the oil hose will not be bent, preventing from constrictions. 1. 2. Remove the straight hose pipe in the bracket. Install the elbow hose pipe connection that came with the stern-tunnel, be sure to use a sealant on the threads, but not so much that it closes the oil feed into the bracket.
REMOTE INSTALLATION OF THE ELECTRONIC BOX. As the electronic controlbox and its contact are the most sensitive parts on the thruster, we advice that these are removed from the thruster and fitted in a high place in the boat so to secure these from water ingress, even if the thrusters compartment gets flooded. Included with the stern-thruster tunnel kit is an extension cable that will allow you to do this.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF STERNTHRUSTER SYSTEMS PS ! This is additional information especially for sternthruster installations, and the installation manual for the thruster you are installing must be used complementary. If a bow thruster is also installed, we strongly advice to use seperate battery banks for the two thrusters to avoid extreme voltage drop if both thrusters were to be used at the same time, and to ensure maximum performance.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION OF STERNTHRUSTER SYSTEMS To use the Sidepower dual joystick panel with previously installed Sidepower bowthruster with the older 3 lead electric system. - Please contact your distributor / dealer to purchase an upgrade kit to rebuild your existing bowthruster to the new 4 lead electric system. The wiring diagram on the previous page will then be the correct one for your complete system. To use the Sidepower dual joystick panel with previously installed thruster of other brand.
INSTALLATION CHECKLIST There is a sturdy additional support under the electric motor, taking the weight/ load of the electromotor away from the stern-tunnel. All bolts are securely tightened and sealant is applied as instructed All necessary actions have been taken to ensure that the thrusters installation compartment will stay dry at all times.
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