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Installation Manual
SLEIPNER MOTOR AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.side-power.com
Stern Thruster
Installation
Document id:
3006
Revision:
2
Date:
2019
Guide
© Sleipner Motor AS 2019

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  • Page 1 Stern Thruster Installation Guide Installation Manual SLEIPNER MOTOR AS P.O. Box 519 N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway Document id: 3006 www.side-power.com Revision: Date: 2019 © Sleipner Motor AS 2019...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Installation Instructions Stern Thruster Installation Considerations and Precautions ..3 External Tunnel Measurements ..........4 DC Stern Thruster Measurements ..........5 HYD Stern Thruster Measurements .......... 6 Positioning the stern truster ............7 Stern Thruster Cowls ..............8 Keeping the Stern Thruster Dry ..........9 Modifying the Vessel to create a dry Compartment ....
  • Page 3: Stern Thruster Installation Considerations And Precautions

    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.
  • Page 4: External Tunnel Measurements

    External Tunnel Measurements MC_0162 90124 i 900521 i 90086 i 90135 i 90140 i 90150 i 90180 i 90125 i 90085-2 90087 Measurement Measurement description code inch inch inch inch inch inch inch tunnel Hole Location 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.28 8.46 9.84 9.84...
  • Page 5: Dc Stern Thruster Measurements

    Waterline MG_0177 DC Stern Thruster Measurements MC_0141 * 30 * 40 * 60 * 80 * 100 * 120 * 130 Measurement Measurement description code inch inch inch inch inch inch inch Length inside hull 7.28 7.28 7.28 7.28 8.46 9.84 9.84 Length of external tunnel...
  • Page 6: Hyd Stern Thruster Measurements

    Waterline MG_0160 HYD Stern Thruster Measurements MC_0142 * 100 * 160 * 240 * 320 * 400 * 420 * 550 Measurement Measurement description code inch inch inch inch inch inch inch Length inside hull 6.77 6.77 3.58 7.68 12.01 10.12 10.12 Length of external tunnel...
  • Page 7: Positioning The Stern Truster

    standard stern thruster tunnel installation Stern thruster and cowl installation for shallow vessels MG_0018 Positioning the stern truster MC_0036 Install the thruster as deep as possible on the vessel’s transom (Fig. 1). The tunnel should be installed as deep under the waterline as possible for two reasons: So that it does not suck air down from the surface which will reduce performance and increase noise levels.
  • Page 8: Stern Thruster Cowls

    IMPORTANT Angled cowls out of horizontal, must be installed deeper to avoid air entry in the thruster tunnel Model # 90126 90080 90077 90136 90130 90220 90560 A (mm/ in) 528/ 20.8 681/ 26.6...
  • Page 9: Keeping The Stern Thruster Dry

    • If installing an electric motor remove and Install the control-cable system for the thruster higher up to ensure they are kept dry at all times. (NB: the Side-Power stern thruster kit will include a cable for the electronic control box that is pre-installed on the electromotor. These cables are purchasable separately if you have not purchased our stern thruster kit.)
  • Page 10: Modifying The Vessel To Create A Dry Compartment

    WET AREA MOTOR SUPPORT FRAME MG_0011 Modifying the Vessel to create a dry Compartment MC_0036 Description of illustrations: All drainage holes or other openings from wet areas into the Watertight bulkhead to engine room. thruster compartment must be sealed. Thruster Originally non-sealed bulkhead Ensure there are draining holes in these positions to lead the water The vessels stringers often include drain holes from the side...
  • Page 11: Stern Tunnel Bolt On Installation

    Ensure support for the thruster motor is installed to ensure the weight of the motor can not cause a twisting action on the tunnel (NB: Not included in the Side-Power stern thruster kit are Bolts, washers and nuts. These size requirements will vary depending on your vessel’s transom thickness.
  • Page 12: Stern Tunnel Mould In Installation

    IMPORTANT Mould-in installation is ONLY for stern GRP tunnels. Composite stern tunnels Grind off the gelcoat both on the can NOT be moulded in this way. inner and outer side by at least 10cm of the tunnel mould. Vessel Transom Vessel Transom stern tunnel bond the two components with...
  • Page 13: Stern Tunnel Split Installation

    (NB: Not included in the Side-Power stern thruster kit are Bolts, washers and nuts. These size requirements will vary depending on your vessel’s transom thickness. We recommend A4 stainless with A4 lock nuts and large diameter A4 washers on both internally and externally on the tunnel installation.)
  • Page 14: Remote Installation Of The Control Box

    brown cable black cable grey cable white cable blue cable red cable MG_0016 Remote Installation of the control box MC_0036 The electronic control box and its contact are the most sensitive parts on the thruster to water infl uence. It is our recommendation the control box is removed from the thruster and installed higher in the vessel.
  • Page 15 For installation of your specific thruster see the thruster installation guide. MC_0032 Stern Installation 3006 2019...
  • Page 16 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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