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We recommend using an appropriate personal protective equipment. Quick thrusters are not suitable for installation in potentially explosive environments and/or atmospheres. ® Assembly and subsequent checks or repairs must only be carried out by qualified personnel. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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BTAC Series THE PRODUCT MUST BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEFORE INSTALLING OR PROVIDING MAINTENANCE. Quick® takes no responsibility regarding the inadequate connection of the users to the hydraulic system and to the safety of itself. 3.2 - Installation requirements It is strongly recommended to entrust a professional with the preparation and positioning of the tunnel in the hull.
• For a correct use of the thruster we suggest a maximum length of 3-4 times the tunnel diameter and a minimum length of 1,5 times the tunnel diameter. To limit efficiency loss it is acceptable a length that is six times the tunnel diameter. MAXIMUM 6 TIMES TUNNEL Ø MINIMUM 1,5 TIMES TUNNEL Ø INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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• If the tunnel is near the waterline, it is advisable to fit a grating at the end of the tube. The grating must have vertical and as large as possible meshes to avoid contrasting the propeller thrust. The vertical meshes prevent the entry of most of the floating objects. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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• Take care that there are no resin residues in the contact area between flange and tube; this could cause misalignment. Any resin residues and any other hindrance to correct contact must be removed by sandpaper. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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• Insert the elastic joint in the terminal part of the small key into its seat. gearleg shaft. • Grease the terminal part of the gearleg shaft. • Insert the motor onto the elastic joint. Secure with four screws and four washers. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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• Fig.F Proceed with fitting the gearleg. For further protection against the entry of water, apply silicone for nautical use around the point of contact between flange and tube. Fasten everything to the flange using the special screws. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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Rilsan Tube and oil tank BTAC 513 • After fixing the flange, turn the fitting clockwise and • Insert the Rilsan pipe into the fitting with the special align it with the flange opening. expansion tank. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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• Fill the oil tank with gear oil type GL-5 > 0,2 x d Waterline Tunnel center line POSITION THE PIPE CORRECTLY, IN ORDER TO PREVENT “SIPHON” EFFECT. THE TANK MUST ALWAYS END UP IN VERTICAL POSITION. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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2 - Lubricate the end of the motor shaft and mount 3 - Mount the motor on the gearleg and fix it to the support. the upper half-joint. 4 - Tighten the coupling screw, hold down towards the gearleg. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
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The anodes F must be locked with the screws G soaked with building adhesive (such as Loctite). ONLY Ø513 WARNING: Once the assembly is over, make sure that the propellers are exactly positioned at the centre of the tunnel. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...
75 kW 400 V 75 kW 90 kW *this data refer to S3 operating mode (periodic intermittent duty) - for any modification please contact Quick 7 - Warnings BTAC series 7.0 - Warnings WARNING: This thruster is not designed for a continuous use. It is equipped with protections which limit its operation at a maximum time span, as reported on the controls’...
Local legislation may include the application of serious fines in the event of improper disposal of this product. INSTALLATION AND USE MANUAL BTAC SERIES - REV000A...