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.
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...
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.
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...
• 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.)
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...
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.
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...
(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.)
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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the 90126 and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers