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 with each thruster model Single Propeller The gear leg/ propeller(s) must never extend out of the tunnel Tunnel centre line MG_0079 Thruster Measurements MC_0127 *60 s2 *60 s2 Measurement Measurement description code inch inch Internal tunnel diameter 7,28 7,28 Motor Height...
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...
Do not allow the variable length of the tunnel walls to vary in length excessively. EG. the top tunnel wall is x 4 longer than the bottom wall. Water flow must have space to "straighten" itself for best Cavitation performance.
Pos. A Pos. B MG_0004 Tunnel installation in sailboats MC_0003 Some sail boats 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 sail boats or fast powerboats is that a non-rounded surface can generate drag from the back face of the tunnel, as it creates “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 fiberglass and resin 8 x layers of fiberglass 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 SE60/185 s2 5693 2020...
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.
Boats 2 - 4 centre line *P*IP Measurement ØC Boats *P*IP Description centre line inch Tunnel ØA 1.18 centre line 0.91 Tunnel ØC 0.35 centre line *P- Propositional ØA *IP- Ignition Protected Place top motor bracket and bolt plate Measure the drive shaft has come Stern through the motor...
Drive pin Propeller Washer Lock nut Anode Anti-fouling Anode holding screw Apply Loctite 243 or similar MG_0028 Propeller Installation MC_0018 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Centre the drive pin and Insert the propeller onto the shaft spine. Rotate the propeller until the drive pin aligns with the internal slot in the propeller. Insert the washer to the end of the shaft spline.
Coupling Turn gear leg shaft so the motor coupling fits into the slots. Drive Pin Gasket > 30° Motor FASTEN (18 Nm) (13.28 lb/ft) Motor support IMPORTANT Do not position support on the motor cap. MG_0029 Motor Installation MC_0043 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Insert the drive pin to the motor drive shaft.
Fuse Main switch Battery Thruster 12V or Motor Multi-lug configuration Ensure lug faces are back to back. IMPORTANT Do NOT use washers between lugs, this causes overheating and fire. Spring washers must be placed in the outer position before tightening the nut. Lugs (M8) Nut Tighten to *max...
Option: Automatic main switch. connects the battery to the thruster. Operated from the control panel(s). Requires 5-lead control cables. Thruster Motor Ext. cable Y cable Ext. cable 4- or 5-lead 4- or 5-lead 4- or 5-lead MG_0024 Control Panel Cable Installation MC_0041 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! •...
Example of control panels (4) COVERING CAPS GASKET CABLES (4) SCREWS (4) COVERING CAPS COVERING CAP GASKET CABLES (4) SCREWS GASKET CABLES (4) SCREWS MG_0026 Control Panel Installation MC_0042 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Find a suitable location for the control panel where it does not obstruct or is obstructed by other devices.
Pre-delivery Checklist MC_0033 ..The bolts holding the gear house and motor bracket together are tightened correctly... The bolts holding the motor to its bracket are tightened correctly... All electrical connections are clean, dry and tight, and the correct cable, fuse and main switch size.
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. Product Templates and Additional Resources MC_0024 For additional supporting documentation, we advise you to visit our website www.side-power.com...
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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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