Important Thruster User Considerations and Precautions MC_0004 IMPORTANT Failure to follow the Considerations and precautions can cause serious injury / damage and will render all warranty given by Sleipner Motor AS VOID. Never use thrusters when close to objects/ persons or pets in the water. The thruster will draw objects into the tunnel and the rotating propellers.
Turn on the main power switch for the bow thruster. (NB: Always turn off the main power switch when not onboard.) Turn on the control panel by pushing both “ON” buttons on the original Side-Power panel simultaneously. (NB: If another type of control is installed, push the On/Off...
Retractable Control Panel Directional buttons. GREEN status LED. RED status LED. Press both “ON” button to activate thruster. Press “OFF” button to deactivate thruster. YELLOW status LED. Activating the bow thruster Activating the stern thruster *Control panel example *Control panel example Activating both bow and Activating both bow and stern thruster to push the...
Maintenance MC_0060 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! As a part of the seasonal service of your Thruster before every season, always check that: • There must always be oil in the oil reservoir. Refi ll if necessary with gear oil EP90. Change the gear oil a minimum of every second year. Check the gear oil quality in the gear house every time the boat is out of the water.
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DO NOT apply antifouling DO NOT clean with chemicals, hot water or high-pressure water jet in this area. Anode Gearleg Anode Retract Check annually rubber element. Check and relubricate with waterproof grease if necessary IF over 3 mm movement, Break-away rings must be replaced Check and relubricate with waterproof grease if necessary...
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Basic Troubleshooting - DC series MC_0013 Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Side-Power dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests. (NB: If you are unable to understand what to check, you must consult a Side Power distributor.)
Troubleshooting - Alarm Codes MC_0061 (NB: THE MAIN SWITCH MUST BE TURNED OFF IMMEDIATELY WHEN AN IPC-ERROR OCCURS, TO PREVENT OVERHEATING OF THE THRUSTER MAIN RELAYS.) THRUSTER WILL NOT RETRACT WHILE REVERSING AT “HIGH” SPEED. THIS WILL TRIGGER THE “Retract operation obstructed” ALARM. IF ALARM IS TRIGGERED, REDUCE SPEED AND PRESS BOTH “ON”...
Spare Parts MC_0024 For the most up to date documentation, we advise you to visit our website www.side-power.com for the spare parts list. Warranty statement MC_0024 1. The equipment manufactured by Sleipner Motor AS (The “Warrantor”) is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service.
MC_0080 Sleipner Side-Power products are shipped with a unique identifi cation code and registered in our database for future service and repair assistance. To fi nd additional product information search the serial number attached in this manual below or from the sticker on the motor installed in your vessel.
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Worldwide sales and service www.side-power.com SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P.O. Box 519 N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway The information given in the document was correct at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Motor AS can not accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain.
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