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SLEIPNER AS
P.O. Box 519
N-1612 Fredrikstad
Norway
www.sleipnergroup.com
Installation Guide
For DC Electric Thruster Models
SE250, SE300
DOCUMENT ID:
5244
REVISION:
15
DATE:
2022
EN
LANGUAGE:

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  • Page 1 Installation Guide For DC Electric Thruster Models SE250, SE300 DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER AS 5244 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2022 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Service and Support................................... 25 Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ..........................25 Warranty Statement .................................... 25 Products SE300/300TC - SE300 Tunnel thruster, 48V SE250/300TC - SE250 Tunnel thruster, 24V Sleipner Motor AS P.O. Box 519, Arne Svendsensgt. 6-8 N-1612 Fredrikstad, Norway MC_0020 SE250 &...
  • 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: Thruster Measurements

    Maximum tunnel wall thickness 0,47 0,47 *Valid for SE & SEP Propeller position will vary with each thruster model Twin Propeller The gear leg/ propeller(s) must never extend out of the tunnel Tunnel centre line MG_0075 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 5: Thruster Specifications

    - Flexible coupling between electro-motor and drive shaft protects electro motor and gear system if propeller jams. - Original Sleipner panels shut off automatically 6 minutes after last use. This interval can be adjusted in 5 min steps up to 60 minutes or turned off completely.
  • Page 6: Positioning Of The Tunnel / Thruster

    (NB: This can be overlooked depending on the installation methods defi ned in this manual.) Pivot point important Lowered rotation power performance Stronger rotation power performance Water line Ø min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) min 1/4 Ø (Recommended) MG_0001 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 7: Tunnel Length

    Increase tunnel length to protect never extend out of the tunnel cavity between the propeller and the propeller from water forces the hull of the boat. when high-speed cruising. MG_0048 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 8: Tunnel Installation In Sailboats

    This installation is being used by some of the world’s largest sail boat builders and has proven to give little to no speed loss during normal cruising. This can also be an installation method for flat bottomed barges to avoid extremely long tunnels and large oval tunnel openings in the hull.   Pos. A Pos. B MG_0004 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 9: Water Deflection

    (NB: As a rule, you should not see the back face of the tunnel when standing directly in front of the boat looking aft.)    High water force while underway High water force while underway from wave contact MG_0003 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 10: Tunnel Ends

    (NB: A Side-power thruster propeller does not produce cavitation at working speed. Therefore, any cavitation and cavitation noise in the tunnel will be caused during improper tunnel installation.) R = 0,1 x D (10%) Cavitation   Angled tunnel ends for steel/ aluminium hulls MG_0002 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 11: Tunnel Installation

    (NB: Ensure gaps between the tunnel and the hull are completely fi lled with resin/ fi breglass. In areas where you can not access to make layers of resin/ fi breglass, a resin/ fi breglass mixture must be used in that area.) 8 x layers of fiberglass and resin 8 x layers of fiberglass and resin MG_0005 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 12 Hull fiberglass and resin Welding Tunnel *Fiberglass *Steel/ Hull Aluminium Hull Hull R = D x 0,1 Layers of fiberglass R = D x 0,1 and resin Tunnel Additional Layers of fiberglass and resin MG_0006 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 13: Stern Tunnel Installation

    Stern Tunnel Installation MC_0003 For Stern Thruster installation please refer to the supplied manual in your Sleipner product delivery Installation Guide Stern Thruster SLEIPNER AS DOCUMENT ID: P.O. Box 519 REVISION: DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad Norway www.sleipnergroup.com LANGUAGE: SE250 & SE300...
  • Page 14: Gear Leg & Motor Bracket Installation

    Ensure propeller turns without obstruction Apply MS Polymer sealant or equal to 6 - 7 both sides of the gasket IMPORTANT Do not apply sealant to Motor bracket the holes. FASTEN 33 Nm 24 lb/ft MG_0057 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 15: Propeller Installation

    Apply anti-fouling to the gear leg and propeller. Do not apply anti-fouling to any rubber elements of the gear leg or anodes. Drive Pin Propeller Washer Lock Nut Anti-fouling Anode Apply Loctite 243 or similar Anode Holding Screw MG_0033 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 16: Motor Installation

    On completion of operations, the cover must be removed before operating the thruster. IMPORTANT Ensure the holding key and coupling are aligned when fitted Holding Key > 30° Motor FASTEN (33 Nm) (24 lb/ft) IMPORTANT Do not position support on the motor cap. Motor support MG_0058 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 17: Thruster Electrical Installation

    Lugs (M8) Nut Tighten to *max 13 Nm (9.59 lb/ft) (M10) Nut Tighten to *max Hold in place 23 Nm (16.96 lb/ft) for securing the end nut. Lugs Spring washer Spring washer MG_0019 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 18 SAE: 1330 2 x 3/0 2 x 3/0 2 x 3/0 2 x 3/0 2 x 4/0 2 x 4/0 2 x 4/0 EN: 1170 DIN: 400 24*2 400-450A 300/300 SAE: 760 (48V) EN: 680 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 19: Technical Wiring Diagram

    Technical Wiring Diagram SE250 Wiring Diagram MG_0032 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 20 Control lead to box Engine alternator and or other charge device 24V PS ! Battery bank 2 can not be connected to anything else. Must be exactly as shown here. MG_0059 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 21 Control box 6 123X Main Fuse To control white white Battery panel switch brown brown To diesel engine black black Bat Bank 1 start er/alternat or. (Diesel engine Thruster SP 285/ start battery) SE 300 MG_0425 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 22: Visual Wiring Diagram

    (A1) terminal on the motor. If you feel unsure about how to perform this check, contact skilled personnel for guidance Common negative MUST be wired when using control panel 8940 and 8909C if separate battery banks are installed. (Bow and Stern thrusters combined) MG_0067 SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 23: 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: SE250 & SE300...
  • Page 24: Pre-Delivery Checklist

    Correct drive direction as per control panel: ..............................The compartment for the thruster has been isolated from general bilge water and has no obvious or suspected risks for flooding: .................................................................................................................................. Other comments by installer: ........................................................................................................................SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 25: Service And Support

    11. 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 SE250 & SE300...
  • Page 26 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 27 Notes MC_0037 ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................SE250 & SE300 5244 2022...
  • Page 28 © Sleipner Group, All rights reserved The information given in the document was right at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Group cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi...
  • Page 29 User Manual For Thruster Models DC SE & SE-IP Electric DOCUMENT ID: SLEIPNER AS 5915 REVISION: P.O. Box 519 DATE: N-1612 Fredrikstad 2022 Norway LANGUAGE: www.sleipnergroup.com To download your language go to www.sleipnergroup.com...
  • Page 30 Service and Support................................... 11 Product Spare Parts and Additional Resources ..........................11 Warranty Statement .................................... 11 Products SE300/300TC - SE300 Tunnel thruster, 48V SE250/300TC - SE250 Tunnel thruster, 24V SE210/250TC - SE210 Tunnel thruster, 24V SE170/250TC-AM - Sidepower SE170-TC-Amel 24V...
  • Page 31 Failure to follow the considerations and precautions can cause serious injury, damage and will render all warranties given by Sleipner Motor as VOID. MC_0411 General Operation Considerations and Precautions Guidelines MC_0444 For the operation of thrusters MC_0418 Never use thrusters when close to objects, persons or animals in the water. The thruster will draw objects into the tunnel and the rotating propellers.
  • Page 32: User Operation

    ! Please refer to the graphic for special considerations relating to your model ! The following is an operation guide to ALL Sleipner control products. Ensure to familiarise yourself with the functionality and operation of your specifi c control device.
  • Page 33: Control Panel

    Control Panel Activating the stern thruster Activating the bow thruster *Bow thruster installation only *Stern thruster installation only *Control panel example *Control panel example Activating both bow and stern thruster Activating both bow and stern thruster to push the boat sideways to rotate the boat on axis *Bow and stern *Bow and stern...
  • Page 34: Maintenance

    Maintenance MC_0045 As a part of the seasonal service of your Thruster before every season, always check that: In Water • The area around the thruster inside the boat is clean and dry. Ensure there are no signs of water leaks. •...
  • Page 35 SE / SEP SE / SEP SE / SEP KEY: 1. Electro motor 2. Directional Solenoids/ power & control cables 3. Coupling (inside motor bracket 4. Motor Bracket 5. Gear Leg 6. Propeller 7. Anode 8. Propeller Drive pin 9. Washer 10.
  • Page 36 SE / SEP (IP) SE / SEP (IP) KEY: 1. Electro motor 2. Directional Solenoids/ power & control cables 3. Coupling (inside motor bracket 4. Motor Bracket 5. Gear Leg 6. Propeller SE / SEP (IP) 7. Anode 8. Propeller Drive pin 9.
  • Page 37: Basic Troubleshooting

    Basic Troubleshooting MC_0013 Before seeking assistance from the website help desk from your Sleipner dealer/ distributor, please perform these tests. (NB: If you are unable to understand or perform these checks, you must consult a Sleipner distributor.) CHECK SOLUTION The motor runs, but there is no thrust Check propellers are fi...
  • Page 38: Seasonal Checklist

    Seasonal Checklist MC_0064 SE & SE-IP user manual 5915 2022...
  • Page 39: 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 SE & SE-IP user manual...
  • Page 40 © Sleipner Group, All rights reserved The information given in the document was right at the time it was published. However, Sleipner Group cannot accept liability for any inaccuracies or omissions it may contain. Continuous product improvement may change the product specifi...

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