SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E SCHOTTEL - RUDDER PROPELLER "SRP" OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Section Page DESCRIPTION General Design Fig. 1 Cross-sectional View Lubrication Compensating Fin Steering Worm Gears OPERATION Measures to be taken when Operating a New...
SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E DESCRIPTION GENERAL The SCHOTTEL rudder propeller, hereafter called SRP, is a Z-drive unit. The lower gearing with the propeller has been designed to be able to infinitely turn to port or starboard,...
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure Cross-sectional View Dat. TD-NM-in Seitenz. Seite 1-12-77...
SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E To avoid air from entering the propeller, a cover plate (Figures 4/2 or 6/2) can be provided. In addition, a nozzle can be provided for increasing the thrust. LUBRICATION The SRP features oil bath lubrication, i.e. it is filled with oil.
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure 2 Steering Worm Gear Design for Navigator Plug screw with dipstick Hydraulic motor Rudder position Worm gear transmitter Magnetic plug (oil drain plug) Second oil drain plug Design for Well Installation...
SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E OPERATION MEASURES TO BE TAKEN WHEN OPERATING A NEW OR REPAIRED SRP The inside of the SRP is preserved after the test stand run. The corrosion preventative lasts for about 6 months when stored in dry ambient air (no sea-water atmosphere).
SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E CHECKS DURING OPERATION Check the condition of the SRP gear-box lubricating oil; if the oil has a milky colour, water has entered the lower section: Have it repaired. Check the oil level of the SRP.
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure 3 oil suction pump SRP Well Installation Dat. TD-NM-in Seitenz. Seite 1-12-77...
SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E SRP GEAR-BOX OIL CHANGE The oil can be drained by unscrewing the magnetic plug (Figure 1/16) or pumped out from the top; observe the relevant laws for keeping waters clean. Note: When the magnetic plug has been removed, check it for sticking particles.
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Dat. TD-NM-in Seitenz. Seite 1-12-77...
SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E CHECKS ON THE LOWER GEARING the ship is hauled up or the SRP swung out or removed, the following checks should be carried out: Check all gaskets on and above the lower gearing (Figures 1/14 and 1/16) for oil leaks, have repaired, if required.
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Torque Loads for the Mounting Screws of A: Lower Gearing B: Copper plate or nozzle SRP Type Thread size Wrench Torque Size M 10 30/15 M 12 30/31 M 12 50/50...
After the rudder position indicator has been adjusted, pull out the feeler pin (Figure 7/1) again. INSTALLATION SCHOTTEL NAVIGATOR INSTALLATION If special instructions have to be observed for this installation, refer to the applicable operating instructions of the navigator.
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure 7 Installation of the SRP in the Well Feeler pin 2) Hexagon nut 3) Steering pipe flange 4) Rubber gasket 5) Well foundation 6) Power transmission shaft 7) Worm 8) Connecting sleeve...
(Figures 8/3 or 9/5) and tighten the nut by means of a wrench hammer (normally, the wrench hammer forms part of the scope of delivery of the SCHOTTEL rudder propeller). When the arrangement is according to Figure 8, pay attention to the tab washer (Figure 8/2).
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Figure 8 figure 9 Dat. TD-NM-in Seitenz. Seite 1-12-77...
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SCHOTTEL SRP 15 ..SRP 300 BA 103 E Lock the propeller nut according to Figure 8 by forcing the tab washer (Figure 8/2) into the slots of the propeller hub and lock the propeller nut. Lock the propeller nut according to Figure 9 by tightening...
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