Sleipner SXP35 PRO Installation Manual

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SLEIPNER AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com
Installation Guide
For Pro DC External Electric Thruster Models
SXP35, SXP50
DOCUMENT ID:
5926
REVISION:
20
DATE:
2021
EN
LANGUAGE:

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For Pro DC External Electric Thruster Models SXP35, SXP50 DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER AS 5926 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2021 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    SXP50/140-12V-150MM - SXP50/140 w/Controller and PPC SXP50/140-12V-50MM - SXP50/140 w/Controller and PPC SXP35/140-12V-50MM - SXP35/140 w/Controller and PPC SXP35/140-12V-150MM - SXP35/140 w/Controller and PPC Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway MC_0020 SXP35 & SXP50...
  • Page 3: Responsibility Of The Installer

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Thruster Measurements

    Thruster Measurements MC_0239 Measurement Measurement description code inch inch Motor Height 14.72 14.72 Width 7.20 7.20 Length Standard tube length Extended tube length for thicker hulls 10.9 10.9 Height of support bolts from tube 35.8 35.8 Main tube diameter Support bolts diameter Distance of support bolts from tube Distance of support bolts *Valid for SX &...
  • Page 6: Thruster Specifications

    - 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.
  • Page 7: Control Box Technical Specifications

    Control Box Technical Specifi cations MC_0082 SX35 SX50 Operation volts: 12v. Max Current: 250A 380A Duty Cycle: Max ambient temp: 50ºc 50ºc Min ambient temp: -25ºc -25ºc Power supply cable: 35 - 70mm²/ AWG 2 - 00 35 - 70mm²/ AWG 2 - 00 Mount direction : 187 mm 7’36”...
  • Page 8: Positioning The Stern Thruster

    Positioning the stern thruster MC_0072 For best performance, the thruster must be installed as deep on the stern as possible and the thrusters water flow must not obstruct any objects. The thruster should be installed as deep under the waterline as possible for two reasons: 1.
  • Page 9: Stern Thruster Cowls/ Grids

    Stern Thruster Cowls/ Grids MC_0072 Installing a stern thruster cowl for stern thrusters that will allow installations in boats with shallow drafts or due to other obstructions on the stern. These can include obstacles such as trim tabs, jets or surface drive propeller systems where shallow installation of a stern thruster is the only option. Cowls: Designed to aid in water redirection and reduce air entering the tunnel in shallow installations.
  • Page 10: Grids Or Cowls Assembly

    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 SXP35 &...
  • Page 11: Tunnel Installation

    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.
  • Page 12: Sx Spacer

    SX Spacer MC_0074 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Motor Installation Follow the installation of the SX thruster in the to step 3 see next page Defi ne the location to install the thruster. (NB: Ensure the thruster does not protrude past the transom profi le on any side and there is no obstruction to the thrusters water flow.
  • Page 13: Motor Installation

    Motor Installation MC_0074 ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! Defi ne the location to install the thruster. (NB: Ensure the thruster does not protrude past the transom profi le on any side and there is no obstruction to the thrusters water flow.
  • Page 14: Propeller Installation

    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.
  • Page 15: Control Box Installation

    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.
  • Page 16: Thruster Electrical Installation

    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).
  • Page 17 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...
  • Page 18: Electrical Specifications

    Electrical Specifi cations MC_0077 SXP35 & SXP50 5926 2021...
  • Page 19: Control Panel Cable Installation

    (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...
  • Page 20: S-Link System Description

    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.
  • Page 21: Control Panel Installation

    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: SXP35 & SXP50...
  • Page 22: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    Pre-delivery Checklist MC_0081 ..Propeller is fastened correctly to the shaft... Propeller turns freely in tunnel... Primer and anti-fouling have been applied to the gear house and propeller but NOT on the anode or the gear house lid where the propeller is fastened...
  • Page 23: Service And Support

    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 SXP35 & SXP50...
  • Page 24 © Copyright Sleipner Motor AS, 2021 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. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi...

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