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WIPER SYSTEMS Exalto windscreen wiper type 255BS ITEM NO. 211255.35/211255.65 (12V) - 212455.35/212455.65 (24V)
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Dear Customer, Thank you for buying our products. Exalto wiper systems are designed and manufactured to the highest standards for marine applications. We guarantee you a clear view for many years. Complete range of products After sales support We offer a wide range of wiper systems We have an excellent after sales support.
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3.4 final installation Declaration of conformity 4. Operation and use 4. 1 preparations for first use 4.2 normal operations 5. Maintenance 5. 1 general maintenance 5.2 servicing 5.3 changing the wiping arc and park position 5.4 disassembly and assembly Exalto type 255BS...
Alerts you to possible problems and safety warnings. Safety Exalto windscreen wipers are easy to install, yet a fair amount of technical knowledge (mechanical and electrical) is required of the installer. Please consult the manual or contact your vendor in case of doubt during installation or operation.
• Place a fuse (see specifications) sized to protect the motor. Safety requirements Before the Exalto wiper is installed, we strongly recommend the following: • Read the entire manual before installation. • Make sure your working environment as well as the wiper parts are clean.
MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS 1. Introduction With this user manual we want to guide you in the installation and use of the Exalto windscreen wiper. Please follow all instructions and install all safety provisions. 1.1 Introduction Exalto windscreen wipers are especially designed to keep working even with the most extreme weather conditions at sea.
MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS 3. Installation Before starting the installation read the chapter on safety. Check before installation that all parts are present and undamaged. In case of errors, contact your vendor. 3.1 Preparation The complete wiper, with packaging, can be handled and transported by hand. Leave the wiper in the packing, until you are ready to install it;...
MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Attention! Do not fit the wiper arm before finishing the electrical connections. 3.3 Electrical installation Install the wiper switch in the dashboard. Connect the wiper to the ship’s electrical system. Use a cable with 5 wires with a diameter of at least 1½...
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Switch on the power and test the motor briefly again to check the wiped area. When the wipe arc is correct, adjust the position and the length of the arm if necessary. Tighten the nuts to the correct torque (33Nm/25ft.lbs). Exalto type 255BS...
If the wiping arc or the park position is wrong, adjust them again. Follow the procedure in paragraph 5.3. 4.2 Normal operation All Exalto windscreen wipers are provided with the following functions: • low speed; • high speed; • self parking.
MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS 5. Maintenance 5.1 General maintenance To keep the Exalto wiper in good condition, you are advised to: • clean wiper arms and blades with fresh water after every journey in salt water (to prevent salt from clogging moving parts);...
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tightening 33Nm/24ft. lbs MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Bolt M10x35 Nut M6 Tightening 6.8Nm/5ft. lbs Nordlock Motorlever Nordlock Bolt M6x25 Half Nut M10 tightening 33Nm/24ft. lbs Nut M10 tightening 33Nm/24ft. lbs Washer Nordlock Dogbone Bolt M10x35 Tigh 5.3.2 Adjusting the park position Place the motor lever loose on the shaft, parking right or left (see drawing in paragraph 3.4 and below for reference);...
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Unscrew the three bolts of the motor (see 7. 1 ) and remove the motor; When replacing, bolt the motor on the housing and follow section 5.3 to install the drive crank lever and set to the correct park position. Exalto type 255BS...
MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS 6. Troubleshooting In this chapter, several malfunctions are mentioned combined with possible causes and solutions. Please leave servicing to qualified mechanics. 6.1 Wiper does not work after switching on • Possible causes: Wiper switch is not working properly. Solution: Test and replace it.
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Mechanical joints are loose. Solution: Replace worn parts or tighten as required. Parts are broken. Solution: Replace broken parts, re-adjust as required. Splines of shafts are worn Solution: Replace all loose, broken or worn parts and adjust as required. Exalto type 255BS...
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7.3 Motor Wiring Schematic - Connection data 7.4 Wiring diagrams for switches and control systems Exalto wiper motors can be connected through a wide variety of simple switches to complex controllers. Below you will find some connection wiring diagram examples of Exalto switches and controllers.
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Switch 2134 & 2135: Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive Exalto type 255BS...
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Carling switching VEB1: (Exalto number 70906425.SET) as per following details which is wiper switch specific. Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive...
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This scheme can also be used for the case of digital switching modules with only simple output channels. Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive Exalto type 255BS...
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Switch 2158 & 2159: Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive...
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Switch 210341-P: Switch 210342-P: Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive Exalto type 255BS...
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MANUAL WIPER SYSTEMS Switch panel 210321224-210351224: PUMPS / HEATERS OUTPUT RELAY BOX SRM2P Additional relay box for heated window operation CONTROL 210321224 -- + CAN BUS CABLE CAVOT8XX05 L = 5 mt. WASH PUMP POWER SUPPLY Additional relay box for pumps/heaters is not supplied in standard equipment. Function Polarity Switch code...
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-M S P 210351224 -- + CAN BUS CABLE CAVOT8XX05 L = 5 mt. WASH PUMP POWER SUPPLY Function Polarity Switch code Cable High speed White Low speed Yellow Negative Black Stop - self park Blue Positive Exalto type 255BS...
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Hereby declares that Exalto windscreen wiper type 255BS complies to the following harmonised standards: Pleasure yachts electric systems • NEN-EN-ISO 10133:2017 Extra-low voltage D.C. installations (regarding color codes) Exalto Wiper Technologies Nijverheidsstraat 12 3371 XE Hardinxveld-Giessendam The Netherlands +31 (0)184 615 800 wipers@exalto.com...
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