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Installation Guide For Pro DC External POD Electric Thruster Models SXP35POD, SXP50POD DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER AS 6399 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2021 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com...
SX50/140-12V-50POD - SX50 External bow/stern Pod thruster 12V w/Controller POD-SX35/50-50MM - Hydropod complete kit for in water flow configuration SXP50/140-12V-50POD - SXP50 PRO External bow/stern Pod thruster 12V w/Controller Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway MC_0020 HydroPOD 35 &...
Sleipner products. The recommendations given in this document are guidelines ONLY, and Sleipner strongly recommends that advice is obtained from a person familiar with the particular vessel and applicable regulations.
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Sleipner products. If you are interfacing the S-Link™ bus by agreement with Sleipner through a designated Sleipner supplied interface, you are still required to install at least one original Sleipner control panel to enable efficient troubleshooting if necessary.
- Electronic time-lapse device protects against sudden change of drive direction. - The electric thermal cut-off switch in electro motor protects against overheating (auto-reset when electro motor cools down). - Original Sleipner panels shut off automatically 6 minutes after last use. - Original SLeipner panels use child-safe double ON buttons.
Positioning of the SX with Hydrodynamical Cover MC_0072 Aim to install the thruster as far forward/ Aft as possible Due to the leverage effect around the boats’ pivot point. The relative distance difference from the boat pivots’ point to the thruster will determine the amount of real thrust for the boats, rotation.
Grids or Cowls assembly MC_0074 1. Attach the cowls or grids with included bolts and washers. (NB: If installation of the cowls ensure the appropriate twist of the cowl to direct water away from obstacles) *Cowl Tighten 2Nm MG_0145 Tighten 2Nm HydroPOD 35 &...
Tunnel Installation MC_0074 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Ensure to remove the plastic cover guard on the tunnel. Connect both ends of the tunnel to the thruster motor. All hooks must be completely interlocked making the inside of the tunnel smooth. (NB: Ensure tunnel moulding around the gear leg and tunnel top align.) IMPORTANT Ensure all snap-lock positions are correctly connected into place.
Hydropod Modifi cation MC_0269 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Defi ne the location to install the thruster. (NB: Ensure internally the thruster will not obstruct any objects. Ensure cables internally do not obstruct any objects.
Hydropod Installation MC_0269 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Temporally fasten the Hydro pod to the hull using the SX thruster bolts. Mark the remaining Hydro pod holes (1 rear, 2 front) and drill holes. Clean the area from dust for installation of the thruster.
Propeller Installation MC_0016 ! 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.
Control Box Installation MC_0075 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! The control box is the central component that can be connected to several other control panels. The control box can be mounted in any orientation, preferably with cables facing down.
Thruster Electrical Installation MC_0035 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Information of electrical table. see next page - All power cable lengths represent the total length of the combined (+) and (-) cables. - Battery capacity is stated as minimum cold crank capacity, (CCA).
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Thruster Electrical Installation 8-lead cable Blue Hose Tighten to 5, 6 NM 4,13 lb/ft # SX35 CONTROL BOX Thruster Thruster Tighten to Tighten to 5 NM 5 NM 3,69 lb/ft 3,69 lb/ft Blue protection sleeve Temp switch NC & NTC Blue protection sleeve Temp switch NC Tighten to...
(NB: If two or more control panels are operated at the same time in opposite directions, the electronic control box will stop the thruster until it receives a single signal or thrust in one direction.) • Sleipner on/off equipment it is entirely “plug & play” and require no additional confi guration setup. See the Control panel manual for more information. End Terminator...
MC_0120 S-Link is a CAN-based control system used for communication between Sleipner products installed on a vessel. The system uses BACKBONE Cables as a common power and communication bus with separate SPUR Cables to each connected unit. Units with low power consumption are powered directly from the S-Link bus therefore one power cable must be connected to the BACKBONE Cable through a T-Connector.
Control Panel Installation MC_0398 For Control Panel installation please refer to the supplied manual in your Sleipner product delivery Installation Guide Control Panel SLEIPNER AS DOCUMENT ID: P.O. Box 519 REVISION: DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway www.sleipnergroup.com LANGUAGE: HydroPOD 35 & 50...
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.
10. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from country to country. Patents MC_0024 At Sleipner we continually reinvest to develop and offer the latest technology in marine advancements. To see the many unique designs we have patented visit our website www.sleipnergroup.com/patents HydroPOD 35 & 50...
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