Before installation, it is important that the installer reads this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product. The recommendations made in this manual are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner Motor AS (Side-Power) strongly recommend that before installation, advice is obtained from a naval architect familiar with the particular vessel and regulations/ classifi cations.
Propeller position will vary on the model Twin Propeller The gear leg must never extend out of the tunnel Tunnel centre line MG_0078 Thruster Measurements MC_0214 *360 Measurement Measurement description code inch Internal tunnel diameter 11.81 Motor Height 14.02 Width 10.16 Length 10.16...
Pivot point important Lowered rotation power performance Stronger rotation power performance Water line Ø min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) MG_0001 Positioning of the tunnel / thruster MC_0003 Aim to install the thruster as far forward as possible (1) Due to the leverage eff...
Ensure the top and bottom tunnel lengths are respectable lengths from one another. Water flow must have space to "straighten" itself for best Cavitation performance. STANDARD USE FLAT BOTTOM HULL HIGH-SPEED OPERATION Water Forces Increase tunnel length to prevent IMPORTANT a circular water vacuum cavity...
Pos. A Pos. B MG_0004 Tunnel installation in sailboats MC_0003 Some sailboats have a fl at bottom and shallow draft in the bow section. This can make installing the thruster as far forward from the boats main pivot point diffi...
High water force while underway High water force while underway from wave contact MG_0003 Water Defl ection MC_0003 A possible problem in sailboats or fast powerboats is that a non-rounded surface can generate drag from the back face of the tunnel, as it creates a “fl at”...
This “free” extra thrust in optimal installations be 30 - 40% of the total thrust. (NB: A Side-power thruster propeller does not produce cavitation at working speed. Therefore, any cavitation and cavitation noise in the tunnel will be caused during improper tunnel installation.)
8 x layers of fibreglass and resin 8 x layers of fibreglass and resin MG_0005 Tunnel installation MC_0003 IMPORTANT We recommend that a professional does the fi breglass, steel or aluminium fi tting of the tunnel. These instructions are only general instructions and do not explain in any way the details of fi...
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You must apply gel coat to areas you have grounded/ moulded to make waterproof. These areas allow water access to the hull which is typically not waterproof without these applications outside. (NB: All original Side-Power tunnels are fully waterproof when delivered except in the areas where you have cut and bonded it to the hull.)
Stern Tunnel Installation MC_0003 Stern thruster installation has extra considerations and precautions and thruster installation procedures. See the attached manual supplied in the stern thruster kit SH 360 6146 2019...
Before installation, The installer must read this guide to ensure necessary acquaintance with this product. • If the height of the room you are installing the Side-Power is limited, it can be installed horizontally or at any angle in-between. If the electromotor is positioned more than 30º off vertical, it must be supported separately.
94,00 Technical Requirements / Hydraulic hose connections to motor 94,00 94,00 MC_0106 114,00 114,00 114,00 U, P & G-motor: Port A Port B Drain port (Must be installed, Port location varies) 15,00 15,00 15,00 44,8 44,8 44,8 Prefi ll motor housing with BA-motor: Designed by...
BOATS BOATS 2 - 4 CENTRELINE CENTRELINE ØC TUNNEL CENTRELINE TUNNEL CENTRELINE ØA MODEL ØA ØC 68 mm 48 mm 12 mm SH 360 2.67” 1.89” 0.47” IMPORTANT Ensure that there is some oil or grease on the O-rings in the motor bracket PORT STARBOARD before mounting it together with the...
DRIVE PIN PROPELLER WASHER LOCK NUT Anitfouling IMPORTANT ANODE SH240TC/SH320TC (COUNTER ROTATING PROPELLERS): Fit the propellers to the shafts with the LH marked propeller on the port side and the RH marked propeller on the starboard side. Apply Loctite 243 or similar ANODE HOLDING SCREW MG_0033...
Fig. 1 IMPORTANT! Apply seawater resistant grease on both motor shaft Bolt tightening forces: Bolts (4x) holding motor to bracket: 33 Nm (24 lb/ft) MG_0149 Motor Installation MC_0109 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Remove the 4 bolts in the motor bracket.
Oil tank S-link is a ” >0,2 x D with full int between al Waterline a computer Main advan Round, unique k Unlimite transfer Oil tube Propriet on NME Feed nipple Backb Forms th Part #: 6 Tunnel center line Spur c Must be exeption...
Example of the control wiring with You need: Control Panel S-link system for boats with one 2 x 6 1327 End terminators Wiring of S-link system 3 x 6 1326 T-connectors control position and one thruster. 1 x 6 1328 Power spur 2 x 6 1320-xxM Backbone cables 2 x 6 1321-xxM Spur cables Explaining S-link...
4x SCREWS Ø 4.5 mm Ø 4.5 mm 75.7 mm 58 mm 67 mm GASKET Ø 4.5 mm Ø 4.5 mm Ø 4.5 mm External alarm / buzzer connection (S-link) Supply + 12V / 24V DC Internal fuse / relay External alarm buzzer 12V / 24V DC - max 0,5A MG_0063...
Checklist for Hydraulic Thrusters MC_0049 ..Propeller is fastened correctly to the shaft... Propeller turns freely in tunnel... Lower-unit is fi lled with gearoil... Oil-drain screw is tightened and the copper seal is present... The anode holding screw is tightened well with thread glue...
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.
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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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